Blood/Body Systems Flashcard R 24/25

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What is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?

Back

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

Front

What level of organization is the heart classified as?

Back

Organ.

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What system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood?

Back

Circulatory system.

Front

What do we call a group of organs that work together to perform a particular function?

Back

Organ system.

Front

What components make up blood?

Back

Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

Back

To fight infections and protect the body against diseases.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What are platelets?

Back

Small cell fragments that help in blood clotting.

Front

What is an organ?

Back

A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.