Chapter 3 Revision - Your Wonderful Body Flashcards
What are the two most important parts of human beings?
the soul and the spirit
What are the three main divisions of the body?
the head, the trunk, and the appendages
What are the eleven systems of the human body?
the Cardiovascular system, the Digestive system, the Endocrine system, the Integumantary system, the Lymphatic system, the Muscular system, the Nervous system, the Reproductive system, the Respiratory system, the Skeletal system, and the Urinary system
In terms of the human body, what is a system?
A system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific job. Eg cardiovascular system
What is an organ?
An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a particular function. Eg kidney
What is tissue?
Tissue is made of of cells that work together to perform a specific job.
What is a cell?
A cell is the smallest living unit in the human body.
