B2 - Organisation Flashcards

(39 cards)

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True or False: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.

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True

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Fill in the blank: An organ is made up of different types of __________.

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Tissues

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What are the four main types of tissues in animals?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Bone B) Blood C) Skin D) Cartilage

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C) Skin

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What is the function of epithelial tissue?

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To cover and protect body surfaces and organs

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True or False: Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.

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True

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What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

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To transmit signals and information throughout the body

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Fill in the blank: The heart is an example of a __________.

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Organ

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What is a group of organs that work together called?

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Organ system

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Multiple Choice: Which organ system is responsible for transporting blood? A) Digestive B) Circulatory C) Nervous D) Respiratory

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B) Circulatory

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What are the main organs of the digestive system?

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Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas

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True or False: The liver produces bile, which aids in digestion.

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True

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin

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Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for gas exchange.

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Respiratory

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What is the primary function of the lungs?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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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

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B) Transport of nutrients

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What are the main components of blood?

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Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma

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True or False: Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen.

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Fill in the blank: __________ are the cells that help in blood clotting.

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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To defend the body against infection

21
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Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Heart B) Kidney C) Liver D) Lungs

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body

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True or False: The nervous system is involved in regulating homeostasis.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
To break down food using acids and enzymes
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What is the function of the endocrine system?
To regulate body functions through hormones
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True or False: Hormones are secreted by glands in the endocrine system.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is known as the 'master gland' of the body.
Pituitary
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What is the primary function of insulin?
To regulate blood sugar levels
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Multiple Choice: Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems? A) Stomach B) Pancreas C) Liver D) Gallbladder
B) Pancreas
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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?
To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
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True or False: The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food.
True
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Fill in the blank: __________ tissue connects muscles to bones.
Tendons
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What is the basic function of skeletal muscle?
To enable voluntary movement
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Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle is involuntary? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Smooth D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
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What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
To help with breathing by contracting and relaxing
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True or False: The trachea is also known as the windpipe.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of gas exchange in the lungs.
Alveoli
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What is the main purpose of the circulatory system?
To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body