Body System interactions

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.

Front

What system coordinates the body’s response to changes in its environment?

Back

The nervous system coordinates the body’s response to changes in its internal and external environment.

Front

Which two body systems interact when kidneys filter water and waste from the blood?

Back

The excretory and circulatory systems interact when kidneys filter water and waste from the blood.

Front

What are the primary systems responsible for gas exchange in the body?

Back

The circulatory and respiratory systems are primarily responsible for gas exchange between the body and the environment.

Front

Define the circulatory system.

Back

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of the respiratory system?

Back

The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

Front

How do the excretory and digestive systems interact?

Back

The excretory system removes waste from the body, while the digestive system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients; both systems help maintain homeostasis.

Front

What is the function of the nervous system?

Back

The nervous system processes sensory information and coordinates responses, allowing the body to react to changes in the environment.

Front

Explain the relationship between the muscular and skeletal systems.

Back

The muscular system works with the skeletal system to facilitate movement; muscles contract to pull on bones.

Front

What is the role of the endocrine system?

Back

The endocrine system regulates bodily functions through hormones, influencing growth, metabolism, and homeostasis.