Organ Systems Quiz Flashcards
State the different levels of the human body in order.
-organelle
-cell
-tissue
-organ
-organ system
-organism
What comes after cell?
tissue
What comes after tissue?
organ
Specialized structures within a cell; performs a specific function
organelle
Basic unit of structure and function in the body; have specialized roles
cell
Group of connected cells; have similar functions
tissue
State the four basic types of tissue.
-connective
-epithelial
-muscle
-nervous
Two or more types of tissue; work together to complete a job
organ
Groups of organs; work together to perform specific jobs
organ system
Living being; made of multiple organ systems that work together
organism
Circulation of blood throughout the body
-heart, blood vessels
circulatory
Breaks down and absorbs food
-stomach, esophagus, intestines
digestive
takes in oxygen; releases carbon dioxide
-lungs, trachea
respiratory
removes waste
-kidneys
excretory
provides a barrier of protection
-skin
integumentary
protects from infection
-lymph nodes, spleen, glands
immune
controls and coordinates the body
-brain, spinal cord, nerves
nervous
support and movement
-bones and muscles
musculoskeletal
makes hormones that regulate the body
-glands
endocrine
Circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory, integumentary, immune, nervous, musculoskeletal, and endocrine are all examples of what?
organ systems
