EA-SMT2 - Body Systems

Front

What is the basic unit of life in the human body?

Back

Cell

Front

Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?

Back

Circulatory system

Front

What happens when the sensory receptors in your skin detect heat?

Back

They send a message to the brain to initiate a response.

Front

Which body systems work together to help you move your arm?

Back

Nervous and muscular systems

Front

What is the function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body and coordinate responses.

Front

What is the role of the muscular system?

Back

To enable movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

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

Front

What are the main components of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart, blood, and blood vessels.

Front

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is an organ?

Back

A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.