Chapter 4 - Systems Flashcards
Organelle
small structure in a cell with a special function
Cell
Cells are the building blocks of living things
Tissues
groups of cells performing the same function
Systems
group of organs working together
Cellular Respiration
the chemical reaction involving oxygen that moves the energy in glucose into the compound ATP
Respiratory System
the body system involving the lungs and associated structures, which take in air and supply the blood with oxygen to deliver to the body’s cells so they can carry out their essential functions
Circulatory System
the body system that circulates oxygen in blood to all the cells of the body.
Blood Cells
the red liquid that circulates around the body. It is made up of plasma, blood cells and platelets
Blood Vessels
the veins, arteries and capillaries through which the blood flows around the body
Heart
a muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system so that oxygen and nutrients can be transported to the body’s cells and wastes can be transported away
Arteries
hollow tubes (vessels) with thick walls carrying blood pumped from the heart to other body parts
Capillaries
minute tubes carrying blood to body cells. Every cell of the body is supplied with blood through capillaries.
Veins
blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. They have valves and thinner walls than arteries.
Digestive System
a complex series of organs and glands that processes food to supply the body with the nutrients it needs to function effectively
Excretory System
the body system that removes waste substances from the body
