Digestive
System
System
What is the MAIN organ for digestion?
The Small Intestine
What is the MAIN function of the lungs?
To breathe.
What is the PRIMARY function of the heart?
To pump blood throughout the body.
What are the TWO MAIN types of muscles?
The two main types of muscles are voluntary and involuntary muscles.
How do the digestive and circulatory systems work together?
They work together to get nutrients from food into the blood so the body can use them for energy.
What is the FUNCTION of the stomach?
To digest food.
What is the ROLE of the diaphram in breathing?
The diaphragm helps you breathe by moving down to pull air into your lungs and pushing up to help air go out
What are the THREE main types of blood vessels?
Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries
How do bones and muscles WORK TOGETHER?
To help the body move. Muscles pull on bones to make movement happen.
What role does the respiratory system play in the circulatory system?
It gives oxygen to the blood and takes away carbon dioxide.
Digestion.
Name the PATHWAY air takes when you inahle.
The Trachea.
How does blood TRAVEL through the body?
The heart pumps blood through the body.
Name one function of the skeletal system.
Open Question.
How do muscles and bones interact for movement?
Muscles pull on bones to make the body move.
What role do ENZYMES play in digestion?
Break down food molecules into smaller pieces.
What GAS do we breathe in and out?
What is the ROLE of red blood cells?
Red blood cells carry blood throughout the body.
What is the ROLE of tendons and ligaments?
Tendons connect muscles to bones, and ligaments connect bones to other bones.
Why is oxygen important for the digestive system?
Oxygen helps the body turn food into energy by breaking down nutrients.
What is the difference between the SMALL and LARGE intestine?
The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food, while the large intestine absorbs water and forms waste.
How does the respiratory system help in GAS EXCHANGE?
To move oxygen into the blood stream.
What is the IMPORTANCE of the circulatory system in nutrient distribution?
It carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body.
How does the musculoskeletal system SUPPORT movement?
How do all four systems cooperate to maintain homeostasis?
They work together to keep the body balanced, moving nutrients, oxygen, and waste so everything runs smoothly.