7th Grade Organs and Organ Systems B

Front

What is a group of similar cells that perform the same function?

Back

Tissue

Front

Which system controls all parts of your body and sends/receives messages?

Back

Nervous system

Front

What do we call a group of organs working together?

Back

A system

Front

What does the peripheral nervous system consist of?

Back

Nerves that extend from the brain and the spinal cord

Front

What is another name for the circulatory system?

Back

Cardiovascular system

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of the muscular system?

Back

To allow movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Back

Heart

Front

What system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients?

Back

Digestive system

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.