Cells
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
What do we call a group of similar cells that work together?
A tissue
What is a part of the body made up of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function?
An organ
What system in our body is responsible for moving blood?
The circulatory system
What do we call the group of organs that work together to perform a specific function in the body?
An organ system.
What is the main job of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen throughout the body.
What is the function of muscle tissue?
Muscle tissue helps with movement.
The human heart is an example of a cell, tissue, organ or organ system.
Organ
Which organ system helps us breathe?
The respiratory system
What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?
The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
What part of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA)?
The nucleus
Name one type of muscle tissue found in our bodies.
Skeletal muscle | Cardiac muscle | Smooth muscle
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Which organ system digests food and absorbs nutrients?
The digestive system
What organ system protects the body from infection?
The immune system
What type of cell fights infections in the body?
White blood cells
What is connective tissue?
Connective tissue supports and connects different parts of the body, like bones and fat.
What organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
The kidneys
What does the nervous system do?
The nervous system transmits signals between different parts of the body and controls reactions.
Why is it important for organ systems to work together?
Organ systems work together to keep our bodies functioning properly and healthy.
How do cells get energy to do their work?
Cells get energy from the food we eat, which is broken down in the digestive system.
What type of tissue covers the surfaces of your body: elliptical tissue, epithelial tissue or elongated tissue?
Epithelial tissue
What organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?
The pancreas.
What do you call the tissue that makes up the brain and spinal cord?
Nervous tissue.
What is the function of the lungs?
The lungs help us breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.