Organ Systems
What organ system includes the heart and blood vessels?
Circulatory system
What is the process called that breaks down food into smaller molecules?
digestion
What is the main purpose of homeostasis?
To maintain internal balance in the body to function properly
What is the function of the large intestine?
to absorb water and to get rid of toxic solid waste
What is a group of similar cells called?
tissue
Which organ system is responsible for transporting hormones throughout the body?
Endocrine system
What organ is responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food?
Large intestine
What do we call it when our body maintains a stable internal environment?
homeostasis
Which organ filters harmful substances from the blood?
the kidneys
What is the term for a change in the environment that causes a reaction?
stimulus
What system helps you breathe?
Respiratory system
What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
esophagus
What organ system helps regulate body temperature?
integumentary system
What do red blood cells transport throughout the body?
oxygen and nutrients
What do we call an organ that releases hormones?
gland (endocrine gland)
What organ system is involved in movement and posture?
Muscular/skeletal system
Which organ produces bile to help digest fats?
Liver
What does our endocrine system create for our body to maintain homeostasis, grow, and reproduce?
hormones
What is the function of enzymes in digestion?
What are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen called?
carbohydrates
Which organ system helps protect your body from diseases?
Immune System
What nutrient is used for long-term energy storage?
fats (lipids)
What happens to your heart rate when you feel scared?
The heart rate increases
What role do nutrients play in our bodies?
Our bodies need nutrients to carry our daily functions to keep our bodies alive.
What are the waves of muscle contractions that move food through the digestive system called?
peristalsis