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Organs Flashcards

1
Q

What are leaves used for?

A

Photosynthesis

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What are root used for?

A

Anchorage in soil
Absorb minerals and water
Storage for carbs

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3
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What are stem used for?

A

Support
Holds leaf up so it is exposed to more sunlight
Transports water, minerals, products for photosynthesis

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4
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What are flowers used for?

A

Sexual reproduction

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5
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What organs are involved in the digestive system?

A 
Oesophagus
Stomach
Intestine
Associated glands
Liver
Pancreas
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6
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What is the digestive system used for?

A

Nutrition to provide ATP

Materials for growth and repair

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7
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What organs are involved in the circulatory system?

A

Heart

Blood vessels

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What is the circulatory system used for?

A

Transport to form cells

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What organs are involved in the respiratory system?

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Airways, lungs, diaphragm, intercostal muscles

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10
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What is the respiratory system used for?

A

Breathing, gaseous, exchange

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What organs are involved in the urinary system?

A

Kidneys, uterus, bladder

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12
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What is the urinary system used for?

A

Excretion

Osmoregulation

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13
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What organs are involved in the integumentary system?

A

Skin, hair, nails

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14
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What is the integumentary system used for?

A

Waterproofing, protection, temperature regulation

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What organs are involved in the musculo-skeletal system?

A

Skeletal muscles

Skeleton

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16
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What is the musculo-skeletal system used for?

A

Support
Protection
Movement

17
Q

What organs are involved in the immune system?

A 
Bone marrow
Thymus gland
Skin
Stomach acid
Blood
18
Q

What is the immune system used for?

A

Protection against movement

19
Q

What organs are involved in the nervous system?

A

Brain
Spinal chord
Nerves

20
Q

What is the nervous system used for?

A

Communication
Control
Co-ordination

21
Q

What organs are involved in the endocrine system?

A

Hormones glands

22
Q

What is the endocrine system used for?

A

Communication
Control
Co-ordination

23
Q

What organs are involved in the reproductive system?

A 
Testes
Penis
Ovaries
Uterus
Vagina
24
Q

What is the reproductive system used for?

A

Reproduction

25
Q

What organs are involved in the lymph system?

A

Lymph nodes

Vessels

26
Q

What is the lymph system used for?

A

Transport fluid back to the circulatory system

Important in resisting infection

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