Organs

Question 1

What is an organ?

Answer 1

a collection of tissues that are adapted to perform a particular functon in an organism

Question 2

What is an organ system?

Answer 2

large multicelluar organisms have coordinated organ systems

each organ system is composed of a number of organs working together to carry out a major function in the body

Question 3

What does the digestive system consist of?

Answer 3

takes in food, breaks down large insoluble molecules into small soluble ones

absorbs the nutrients into the blood

retains water needed by the body

and removes any undigested material from the body

Question 4

What is the function of a cardiovascular system?

Answer 4

moves blood around the body to provide an effective transport system for the substances it carries