6SCI-Q4-T13-Lesson 12.1- Transporting Materials

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What are the four levels of organization in the human body?

Back

Cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems

Front

What is the function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

Back

Filter blood, remove waste, and store urine

Front

What is absorption in the digestive process?

Back

The transfer of nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream

Front

What are organ systems?

Back

Groups of organs that perform specific functions

Front

What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

Back

Gas exchange (oxygen intake and carbon dioxide release)

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

Pumps blood throughout the body

Front

What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

Breaks down food into nutrients for the body

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body

Front

What is the role of the skin in the body?

Back

Protects internal organs and helps regulate temperature