Lesson 1:Body Organization
What type of cells work together to make a tissue?
Similar Cells
What is a hormone? What organ system is hormones in?
signal molecule that carries information from one part of the body to another. Endocrine System.
What role do enzymes play on the process of digestion?
by breaking down large food molecules.
What are the major organs of the circulatory system?
The heart, blood, and blood vessels
What is the sequence of neurons involved in a reflex arc?
sensory neuron → interneuron → motor neuron.
What is the level of organization in the human body from the least to the most complex?
Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems → You!!!!!!(Organism)
What role does homeostasis play in helping your body handle stress and fight disease?
By keeping your body and mind in a stable state.
How can you use food labels to determine how rich in nutrients a food is?
The serving size and how much you should intake daily(Daily value)
What are three ways your body excretes waste?
excretes waste are urine, sweat, and carbon dioxide.
What are the two main physical components of the central nervous system?
The brain and the spinal cord.
How could you tell if your immune system were not functioning well?
getting sick often, slow healing cuts, and infections
What are four conditions in the body related to maintaining homeostasis?
Body temperature, Water balance, Blood sugar levels, Blood pressure
If you are analyzing the nutrients in a food, how would you decide if the food is healthy or not?
If it has more good nutrients than bad.
How is the respiratory system interconnected with other systems of the body?
The respiratory system works with the circulatory, nervous, and muscular systems to deliver oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, and control breathing.
Which parts of the body do the thoracic nerves send signals to?
The chest and your back muscles
How does the thin, folded tissue in the small intestine help it do its job?
helps the intestine absorb more nutrients
What role does the nervous system play in maintaining homeostasis?
monitoring the body’s conditions and sending signals
Why does the gall bladder need to be close to the liver?
because it stores and releases bile.
What are the three main types of blood vessels, and what are their jobs?
Arteries → Veins → Capillaries
What do you think are some possible health problems of someone with gigantism?
Joint and bone pain, Heart problems, and maybe heart attacks
List all the Organ systems in to human body
Circulatory_>Respiratory_>Digestive_>Nervous_>Muscular_>Skeletal_>Endocrine_>Integumentary_>Immune_>Excretory_>Reproductive
Explain how the circulatory system interacts with other body systems to maintain homeostasis.
transporting blood, oxygen, nutrients, and waste
Why is it important to get plenty of fiber in your diet?
keep your digestive system healthy(lower risk of diseases)
The excretory system removes wastes from the blood by filtering it through the kidneys to form urine.
What is the name for the division of the nervous system that handles involuntary actions and processes of the body?
The autonomic nervous system.