bio test 12/14 (mallory) Flashcards
1
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levels of organization
A
- chemical level (C,H,O,N,P)
- cellular level
- tissue level
- organ level
- system level
- organism level
2
Q
feedback loop -
A
monitoring the conditions in our body and responding in such a way to maintain homeostasis (using positive and negative feedback)
3
Q
integumentary system main organ ex
A
skin and glands
4
Q
integumentary system function
A
- protection from surroundings
- regulates body temperature
5
Q
skeletal system main organ ex
A
bones
6
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skeletal system function
A
- support for muscles
- determines shape
- production of
- red blood cells
- white blood cells
- platelets
7
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muscular system main organ ex
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muscles
8
Q
muscular system function
A
- allows for movement
- maintains posture
- regulates temperature
9
Q
digestive system main organ ex
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stomach, esophagus, liver
10
Q
digestive system function
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- converts food to break it down]
- eliminates unused materials
11
Q
respiratory system main organ ex
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lungs
12
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respiratory system function
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- put oxygen into blood
- take carbon dioxide out of blood
13
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circulatory system main organ ex
A
heart
14
Q
circulatory system function
A
- transports O2 and nutrients to all cells of body
- carries off CO2 and waste products out of the cell
15
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lymphatic system main organ ex
A
lympth (liquid part of blood)