Human Body Systems #1

Which of the following is the correct level of organization?

• organs, organ system, tissue, cell, organism

• cell, tissues, organ, organ system, organism

• tissues, cell, organs, organism, organ system

• cell, organs, tissues, organ system, organism

Which of the following defines homeostasis?

• regulation and maintenance of equilibrium of body functions

• circulatory and respiratory systems working together

• levels of organization in cells

• maintenance and regulation of non-equilibrium of body functions

Clusters of cells performing a specific function are called

• cells

• organs

• tissues

• organism

Organ that produces the hormone insulin

• gallbladder

• pancreas

• liver

• kidney

Organ that removes water from chime and gets waste ready for excretion

• small intestine

• stomach

• large intestine

• pancreas

Serves as a passageway for both food and air at the back of the throat

• lungs

• trachea

• larynx

• pharynx

Largest internal organ in the human body

• skin

• large intestine

• liver

• heart

A group of tissues performing together creates a

• organ system

• organs

• cells

• tissues

Pipe that connecting mouth to stomach

• trachea

• esophagus

• pharynx

• larynx

What is the purpose of the digestive system?

• to convert food particles into simpler micro molecules to be absorbed into the blood stream

• to rid the body of waste and excess water

• to provide a fresh supply of oxygen for cellular respiration and remove carbon dioxide

• to deliver oxygenated blood to various cells and organs in the body