Cells to Systems
Name the 5 levels of organization in order from simplest to most complex
What does the brain do and what system is it a part of?
It is part of the nervous system and it sends and receives signals to and from your body
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
To remove waste from the body.
How does the digestive system work with the cardiovascular system?
the digestive system takes the nutrients broken down from food, and the cardiovascular system delivers the nutrients throughout the body
What two systems are working together to walk up the stairs.
skeletal and muscular
an organ
In addition to the kidneys and bladder, list 2 other ways that the body excretes waste.
breathing out carbon dioxide from the lungs and sweating
What is the function of the circulatory system?
To transport nutrients and oxygen around the body
The nervous system interacts with what other body systems?
All other body systems
You are going on a long drive to Disney so you pack a lot of snacks and drinks for the ride. Halfway through the drive you really need to use the restroom. You make it to the rest area and run to get to the restroom just in time. What body systems worked together to allow you to process the snacks and remove the solid and liquid wastes from your body?
digestive and excretory
The plant's roots help to bring in water for the plant to conduct photosynthesis. A root is made of several similar tissues that work together to perform a job. Which of the following levels of organization does the root represent?
organ
What do the kidneys do and what system do they belong to?
They are a a part of the excretory system, and they filter the blood and remove the waste
The primary function of the digestive system is...
To break down food to use as energy
When you feel a mosquito land on you, you quickly swat it away. The nerves in your arm detect the mosquito land and send a message to your spinal cord. Your muscles react and allow you to swat the mosquito away before you are bitten. Which systems are working together in this scenario?
nervous and muscular
Botulism is a disease that causes vomiting, stomach pain, coughing, and muscle weakness. What systems would be most affected by botulism?
digestive, respiratory, muscular
I am making an analogy of the organization of the human body. I decide to use seconds, minutes, hours, and days. If a second represents a cell, what would day represent?
organ system
What does the bone marrow inside bones do?
creates red and white blood cells
The endocrine system uses
________________ to regulate body
functions.
hormones
You notice your friend has a bandage on her arm and you ask her if she is okay. Your friend tells you that she is fine; she recently got a flu shot. You want to know more about flu shots so you do some research online. You discover that flu shots contain a weakened version of the flu virus. What body systems would be most responsive after a flu shot is given?
immune and cardiovascular
If the bones are not working properly, what system from the following would it most directly affect?
digestive, excretory, cardiovascular, nervous
cardiovascular
I give you a picture of a stomach, a heart, an epithelial cell, and the muscular system. Which picture is the least complex body part?
epithelial cell
What do the red blood cells carry?
Oxygen
The primary function of the respiratory system is...
To take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
You are going on a long drive to Disney so you pack a lot of snacks and drinks for the ride. Halfway through the drive you really need to use the restroom. You make it to the rest area and run to get to the restroom just in time. What body systems worked together to allow you to GET to the restroom?
muscular and skeletal
A patient comes to the doctor's office complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue, especially after running hard on the lacrosse field. The doctor asks the patient a number of questions and runs several tests to try to determine what is wrong. Identify at least two organ systems and explain how the systems could work together to cause the patient's symptoms.
multiple answers. Answer has to have at least 2 organ systems AND explains how they work together to cause the symptoms.