Body Systems 1
the basic unit of all living things
cells
Organ system that captures oxygen from the atmosphere...
Respiratory system
These two systems work together to enable us to move
muscular and skeletal
(muscles and skeleton)
This body system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
Cells working together form
Tissues
traits that you have as a result of your parents; present at birth
Inherited traits
Tissues working together form
Organs
Organ system that gives your body structure and allows for movement
Skeletal system
What body part connects the mouth to the stomach?
A set of organs that work together to send signals throughout your body to control major body functions
The Nervous System
Organ system that transports oxygen and food around your body
Circulatory system
Which digestive organ removes water and liquid?
large intestine
The tube that is also called the windpipe.
Trachea
Name the 2 types of cellular organisms and what is different about them
Uni - single cell / multi - more than 1 cell
What type of artery brings blood back to the heart?
veins
What organ primarily absorbs nutrients from your food?
small instestine
the passing on of traits
Heredity
traits that are learned after birth as a result of the environment
acquired traits
What are the two main categories of muscles?
voluntary & involuntary
A waste gas that is transported in veins from the body to the lungs via the heart
carbon dioxide
Which part of the cell is found in the cell body and controls the cell?
nucleus
a skill that develops after birth
Learned Behavior
to move from one place to another
Transport
GENETIC MATERIAL THAT CONTROLS HOW AN ORGANISM DEVELOPS AND FUNCTIONS; FOUND IN ALL CELLS.
DNA
A natural behavior that happens without thought or learning
Instincts
A muscle found in the walls of blood vessels and digestive organs.
smooth muscle
What organs make up the circulatory system?
Feces, Stool, or Excrement
Waste
Name a cardiac muscle
Heart
The body is made up of Systems working together and counting on each to complete specific functions for survival. This is an example of?
Interdependence