6-LS1-3 Body Systems

Front

What system enables the body to move?

Back

Muscular System

Front

What is the term for a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?

Back

Organ System

Front

Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen to the cells in the body?

Back

Circulatory System

Front

Provide an example of how parts of a system work together to achieve a specific function.

Back

Glands in the mouth, the stomach, the pancreas, and the small intestine secrete chemicals that break down nutrients.

Front

How do the respiratory and circulatory systems interact in humans?

Back

Blood picks up oxygen in the lungs.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the body and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

Front

What role does the heart play in the circulatory system?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Front

What are the main components of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood.

Front

What is the function of the muscular system in relation to movement?

Back

The muscular system contracts and relaxes to produce movement of the body and its parts.

Front

What is homeostasis and how is it related to body systems?

Back

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment, which is regulated by the interaction of various body systems.