B2 - Organisation Flashcards
True or False: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.
True
Fill in the blank: An organ is made up of different types of __________.
Tissues
What are the four main types of tissues in animals?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Bone B) Blood C) Skin D) Cartilage
C) Skin
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
To cover and protect body surfaces and organs
True or False: Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.
True
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
To transmit signals and information throughout the body
Fill in the blank: The heart is an example of a __________.
Organ
What is a group of organs that work together called?
Organ system
Multiple Choice: Which organ system is responsible for transporting blood? A) Digestive B) Circulatory C) Nervous D) Respiratory
B) Circulatory
What are the main organs of the digestive system?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas
True or False: The liver produces bile, which aids in digestion.
True
What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?
To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for gas exchange.
Respiratory
What is the primary function of the lungs?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? A) Digestion B) Transport of nutrients C) Hormone production D) Gas exchange
B) Transport of nutrients
What are the main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma
True or False: Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ are the cells that help in blood clotting.
Platelets
What is the function of white blood cells?
To defend the body against infection
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Heart B) Kidney C) Liver D) Lungs
B) Kidney
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body
True or False: The nervous system is involved in regulating homeostasis.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules.
Digestion
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
To break down food using acids and enzymes
What is the function of the endocrine system?
To regulate body functions through hormones
True or False: Hormones are secreted by glands in the endocrine system.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is known as the ‘master gland’ of the body.
Pituitary
What is the primary function of insulin?
To regulate blood sugar levels
Multiple Choice: Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems? A) Stomach B) Pancreas C) Liver D) Gallbladder
B) Pancreas
What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?
To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
True or False: The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ tissue connects muscles to bones.
Tendons
What is the basic function of skeletal muscle?
To enable voluntary movement
Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle is involuntary? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Smooth D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
To help with breathing by contracting and relaxing
True or False: The trachea is also known as the windpipe.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of gas exchange in the lungs.
Alveoli
What is the main purpose of the circulatory system?
To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body
