Organs and organ systems Flashcards
Which organs are included in the breathing system?
windpipe (trachea), lungs
Which organs are included in the circulatory system?
heart and blood vessels.
Which organs are included in the digestive system?
Mouth, gullet, stomach and intestines.
Which organs are part of the nervous system?
Brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Which organs are part of the urinary system?
Bladder, kidneys.
Which organs are included in the locomotor system?
Muscles and bones.
Which organs are included in the water transport system? (plants)
roots, stem leaves.
What is the function of the locomotor system?
It allows movement.
what is the function of the water transport system? (plants)
To carry water up the plant.
What is the function of the urinary system?
To get rid of waste.
What is the function of the nervous system?
It carries signals all around the body.
What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food.
What is the function of the circulatory system?
Carries oxygen and food around the body.
What is the function of the breathing system?
It takes air into the body and gets rid of waste gases.