Organisation Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Tissues are made up of similar cells that perform a specific function.
True
What is a group of tissues working together to perform a specific function called?
Organ
Fill in the blank: The heart is an example of a ______.
Organ
What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients.
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood?
Kidney
What type of tissue connects different parts of the body?
Connective tissue
True or False: Epithelial tissue can be found lining the surfaces of organs.
True
What is the main function of muscle tissue?
To produce movement.
Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes the brain and spinal cord.
Nervous
What is the role of the circulatory system?
To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.
Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange?
Respiratory system
True or False: The liver is part of the endocrine system.
False
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
To provide support and protection to the body.
What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?
Smooth muscle
Fill in the blank: ______ tissue is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses.
Nervous
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
To protect the body and regulate temperature.
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
Pancreas
True or False: The endocrine system uses glands to secrete hormones.
True
What type of connective tissue stores fat?
Adipose tissue
Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes the heart and blood vessels.
Circulatory
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment.
Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?
Pancreas