18 Questions
What is a group of organs classified as a unit due to a common function or set of functions?
Organ System Level
Which level of organization involves how atoms interact and combine into molecules?
Chemical Level
Which major organ is part of the digestive system?
Pancreas
Which system is responsible for detecting sensations and controlling movements and intellectual functions?
Nervous System
Which body organ is part of the respiratory system?
Lungs
The urinary bladder and urethra are part of which major body system?
Urinary System
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
Receives and transmits signals throughout the body
Which system is responsible for producing body movements, maintaining posture, and generating body heat?
Muscular System
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients for absorption?
Digestive System
What is the primary role of the urinary system?
Maintaining tissue fluid balance
Which system regulates metabolism, growth, reproduction, and various other functions through hormone secretion?
Endocrine System
Which system removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance?
Urinary system
What is the function of the female reproductive system?
Produces oocytes and is the site of fertilization
Which characteristic of life refers to the specific relationship of the many individual parts of an organism working together?
Organization
What is the main function of the digestive system?
Performs digestion and absorption of nutrients
Which system produces and transfers sperm cells to the female?
Male reproductive system
What is the role of the lungs and respiratory passages?
Facilitates gas exchange for respiration
Test your knowledge on human body systems like the respiratory system and digestive system, as well as characteristics of life such as organization and metabolism. Learn about the structures and functions of different body systems and how disruptions in organization can impact overall function.
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