B2 - Organisation Flashcards
(39 cards)
True or False: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.
True
Fill in the blank: An organ is made up of different types of __________.
Tissues
What are the four main types of tissues in animals?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Bone B) Blood C) Skin D) Cartilage
C) Skin
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
To cover and protect body surfaces and organs
True or False: Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.
True
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
To transmit signals and information throughout the body
Fill in the blank: The heart is an example of a __________.
Organ
What is a group of organs that work together called?
Organ system
Multiple Choice: Which organ system is responsible for transporting blood? A) Digestive B) Circulatory C) Nervous D) Respiratory
B) Circulatory
What are the main organs of the digestive system?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas
True or False: The liver produces bile, which aids in digestion.
True
What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?
To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for gas exchange.
Respiratory
What is the primary function of the lungs?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? A) Digestion B) Transport of nutrients C) Hormone production D) Gas exchange
B) Transport of nutrients
What are the main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma
True or False: Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ are the cells that help in blood clotting.
Platelets
What is the function of white blood cells?
To defend the body against infection
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Heart B) Kidney C) Liver D) Lungs
B) Kidney
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body
True or False: The nervous system is involved in regulating homeostasis.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules.
Digestion