Topic 3 Human Body Systems

Front

What system transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

Back

Circulatory System

Front

In which system is food broken down to supply energy for the body?

Back

Digestive System

Front

Which two systems does the nervous system work with to direct behavior and movement?

Back

Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Front

What is an example of a response to a stimulus?

Back

Getting a drink because you are thirsty, screaming when startled, taking your hand away from a hot surface.

Front

Which system is primarily involved with gas exchange?

Back

Respiratory System

Front

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Back

To enable movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What role does the digestive system play in the human body?

Back

It breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use for energy.

Front

How does the circulatory system support the respiratory system?

Back

It transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the nervous system?

Back

To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.