6 - 2 Human Body Organization

Question 1

Cells

Answer 1

The smallest part of the human body that performs all the necessary life functions.

Question 2

Tissues

Answer 2

Groups of cells with similar structure and function.

Question 3

Organs

Answer 3

Groups of tissues organized to perform a particular task.

Question 4

Organ Systems

Answer 4

Groups of organs that work together to perform a necessary life function (respiration, circulation and digestion).

Question 5

Muscle

Answer 5

Moves the body and substances within the body.

Question 6

Muscle Examples

Answer 6

Biceps, Triceps, Heart, Arterial Walls

Question 7

Nerve

Answer 7

Transmits messages throughout the body.

Question 8

Nerve Examples

Answer 8

Brain, Nerve Cord, Neurons

Question 9

Epithelial

Answer 9

Covers the surfaces of your body.

Question 10

Epithelial Examples

Answer 10

Skin, Lining of Digestive System

Question 11

Connective

Answer 11

Connects or holds parts of the body together.

Question 12

Connective Examples

Answer 12

Bone, Cartilage, Fat, Blood, Tendons, Ligaments

Question 13

Integumentary (skin)

Answer 13

Protects the body and receives stimuli from the environment. Helps control body temperature, produces vitamin D, and removes some waste.

Question 14

Skeletal

Answer 14

Supports and protects the body. Also, allows movement, and makes blood cells.

Question 15

Muscular

Answer 15

Moves the body and substances within it.

Question 16

Digestive

Answer 16

Breaks down food into simple nutrients that body cells can use for energy.

Question 17

Circulatory

Answer 17

Delivers nutrients and oxygen to body cells and carries any waste away from the cells.

Question 18

Lymphatic

Answer 18

Helps protect the body from disease-causing organisms. A major part of your immune system.

Question 19

Respiratory

Answer 19

Moves oxygen through the blood and carbon dioxide out of the body.

Question 20

Excretory

Answer 20

Removes cellular waste products from the body.

Question 21

Nervous

Answer 21

Receives and transmits messages throughout the body through electrochemical signals.

Question 22

Endocrine

Answer 22

Controls many body functions to keep the body working properly and coordinates body systems.

Question 23

Reproductive

Answer 23

Reproductive organs produce male and female sex cells. Female organs nourish and protect developing embryo.