Vocabulary
Systems
From the Book
Caring for Your Body
100

Give the definition of cells in your own words.

The basic units of all living organisms.

100

This system exchanges oxygen from the environment and carbon dioxide from the body 

Respiratory

100

Each one of your body systems is made of organs that work together to perform specific ______ for your body

functions or tasks

100

Water helps flush out _____ _______ from your body.

waste products

200

A group of organs that work together for one specific purpose is called a ___________.

Body System

200

What is the main function of the urinary system?

Filters liquid waste from the blood and eliminates them from the body.

200

The main function of the _______ system is to pump blood through the body.

circulatory

200

Healthy foods give the right amounts of nutrients that your body requires for ______.

Energy

300

A group of tissues make up _______, and a group of ______ make up body systems.

Organs, organs

300

Give an example of two systems that work together and explain how.

Ex. Nervous system and endocrine system; endocrine helps nervous system control activities of the body.

300

Your body is made up of ________ cells.

trillions

300

How often should you visit a doctor for a checkup?

every year

400

A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function is called a _______

Tissue

400

The _______ system controls and coordinates the activities of the body systems.

Nervous

400

___________ protects you from certain diseases.

immunizations

400

Explain how the health of body systems affects total physical health.

If all systems are working, then the body will be healthy. However, if one is not working properly, then the entire body is at risk.

500

Your heart, stomach, and brains are all ______.

organs

500

Which two systems work together to cause movement?

Skeletal and muscular

500

In the book, what does it compare your body to?

A car

500

Building strong muscles help maintain ______ _______.

good posture

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