Organisation Flashcards

(42 cards)

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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

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True

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What is a group of tissues working together to perform a specific function called?

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Organ

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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 the function of the digestive system?

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To break down food and absorb nutrients.

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Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood?

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Kidney

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What type of tissue connects different parts of the body?

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Connective tissue

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True or False: Epithelial tissue can be found lining the surfaces of organs.

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True

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What is the main function of muscle tissue?

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To produce movement.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes the brain and spinal cord.

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Nervous

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What is the role of the circulatory system?

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To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.

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Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange?

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Respiratory system

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True or False: The liver is part of the endocrine system.

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False

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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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To provide support and protection to the body.

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What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

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Smooth muscle

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Fill in the blank: ______ tissue is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses.

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What is the main function of the integumentary system?

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To protect the body and regulate temperature.

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Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

20
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True or False: The endocrine system uses glands to secrete hormones.

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What type of connective tissue stores fat?

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Adipose tissue

22
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Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes the heart and blood vessels.

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment.

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Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?

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True or False: All cells in the body have the same function.
False
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What is the main role of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen.
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Fill in the blank: ______ cells are specialized for transmitting signals in the nervous system.
Nerve
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What is the role of platelets in the blood?
To help with blood clotting.
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Which type of muscle is striated and voluntary?
Skeletal muscle
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True or False: The small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs.
True
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What is the function of the large intestine?
To absorb water and form feces.
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Fill in the blank: The ______ system regulates body functions through hormones.
Endocrine
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What is the main function of the immune system?
To protect the body from pathogens.
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Which organ produces bile?
Liver
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True or False: The stomach is primarily involved in nutrient absorption.
False
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What is the term for the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules?
Digestion
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a muscular organ that pumps blood.
Heart
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What is the role of the respiratory system?
To facilitate gas exchange.
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Which type of tissue is responsible for movement?
Muscle tissue
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True or False: All organs are made up of multiple types of tissues.
True
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What is the primary function of the urinary system?
To remove waste products from the blood.
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Fill in the blank: The ______ system helps regulate body temperature and water balance.
Integumentary