Topic 3 Human Body Systems

Front

What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Front

What is a group of tissues that work together called?

Back

An organ.

Front

How do the body systems respond when you touch a hot pan?

Back

The nervous system sends a signal to your hand to move it, and the muscular system causes your hand to move.

Front

What does the respiratory system do?

Back

It provides oxygen for cells.

Front

What does the circulatory system do?

Back

It transports oxygen to cells.

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

A change in the environment that causes a response, such as cold temperature causing shivering.

Front

What is the function of the muscular system?

Back

It allows movement of the body.

Front

What is the role of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and remove waste products.

Front

What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs, trachea, and diaphragm.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment.