Organs + organ systems Flashcards
What are examples of organs?
Heart, leaf
How is the heart adapted + whats is adapted for?
Adapted for pumping blood around body, made up of muscle + connective tissue
How are is the leaf adapted + what is it adapted for?
Plant organ adapted for photosynthesis, contains epidermis + vascular tissue
What are examples of organ systems?
Digestive system, cardiovascular system, gaseous exchange system
What is the role of the digestive system?
Takes in food + breaks down large insoluble molecules into small soluble ones
Absorbs nutrients into blood, retains water needed by body, + removes undigested material from body
What is the role of the cardiovascular system?
Moves blood around body to provide effective transport system for substance it carries
What is the role of the gaseous exchange system?
Brings air into body so O2 can be extracted for respiration, + CO2 can be expelled
