Human Systems Quiz - 8 Flashcards
Absorption
The movement of nutrients from the digestive system to the circulatory system.
Digestion
Breakdown of food into tiny particles.
What are the four functions of the digestive system?
Ingestion, digestion, absorption & elimination
What is the function of the diaphragm?
Causes the body to breathe in and out
Where does gas exchange happen in the lungs?
In the alveoli
The organ that filters the blood:
The Kidneys.
The tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body:
The Urethra
Name the three types of blood vessels:
Arteries, Veins & Capillaries
The system that controls all of the bodies activities:
The Nervous System.
The system where gas exchange occurs:
The Respiratory System
What is the main function of the heart?
To pump blood around the body.
The system that moves nutrients and dissolved gases around the body:
The Circulatory System
The system that system breaks down food and gets nutrients into your blood:
The Digestive System
The system that filters the blood and gets rid of liquid waste:
The Excretory System.
What is an example of diffusion in your body?
particles moving in or out of the capillaries.
Organs in the Nervous System and their function:
Brain: main control center of your body.
Spinal Cord: carries signals from the brain to the rest of your body.
Organs in the Circulatory System and their function:
Heart: Pumps blood around your body.
Organs in the Digestive System and their Functions
Small Intestine: where the body absorbs food particles.
Large Intestine: where the body absorbs water and vitamins.
Organs in the Excretory system and their functions:
Kidneys: filter waste out of the bloodstream.
Organs in the Respiratory System and their functions:
Lungs: to move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases.
The Excretory System.
Filters the blood and gets rid of liquid waste.
Respiratory System
Where gas exchange occurs
Nervous System
Controls all of the bodies activities.
Digestive System
Breaks down food and gets nutrients into your blood
Circulatory System
Moves nutrients and dissolved gases around the body.
How to keep the brain healthy:
1: Exercise regularly
2: Avoid injury to brain and spinal cord
3: Sleep
