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What are the substances that further break down food in the stomach?
What are the substances that further break down food in the stomach?
- Enzymes and acids (correct)
- Acids and muscle contractions (correct)
- Muscle contractions and enzymes (correct)
- All of the above
The epidermis (i.e. skin) is part of the excretory system.
The epidermis (i.e. skin) is part of the excretory system.
False (B)
What is the total number of bones in an adult human skeletal system?
What is the total number of bones in an adult human skeletal system?
206
Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the ______.
Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the ______.
Match the organ systems that work together when running:
Match the organ systems that work together when running:
Which BEST describes the function of the skeletal system?
Which BEST describes the function of the skeletal system?
The muscular system is the main system responsible for protecting major organs.
The muscular system is the main system responsible for protecting major organs.
What does the respiratory system primarily provide for the muscular system?
What does the respiratory system primarily provide for the muscular system?
The heart belongs to the ______ system.
The heart belongs to the ______ system.
Which organ is part of the digestive system?
Which organ is part of the digestive system?
Match the following body systems with their functions:
Match the following body systems with their functions:
What is a function of the digestive system?
What is a function of the digestive system?
The respiratory system's primary function is to fight disease.
The respiratory system's primary function is to fight disease.
Which two body systems work together to support the body and allow the body to move?
Which two body systems work together to support the body and allow the body to move?
Which system filters and removes liquid wastes from the body?
Which system filters and removes liquid wastes from the body?
The three types of muscles are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
The three types of muscles are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
What cells carry oxygen to muscle tissue?
What cells carry oxygen to muscle tissue?
The heart contains _____ which prevents the backflow of blood.
The heart contains _____ which prevents the backflow of blood.
Which is responsible for moving food to the stomach during digestion?
Which is responsible for moving food to the stomach during digestion?
Many organs are part of more than one body system.
Many organs are part of more than one body system.
Match the following body systems with their primary functions:
Match the following body systems with their primary functions:
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Skeletal System Function
Skeletal System Function
Provides shape and support to the body.
Organ Protection System
Organ Protection System
The skeletal system protects many major organs.
Muscular System & Respiratory System
Muscular System & Respiratory System
The respiratory system provides oxygen for the muscular system to use.
Circulatory System's Role
Circulatory System's Role
The circulatory system transports blood.
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Digestive System Components
Digestive System Components
Parts of the digestive system are the mouth and teeth.
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Nervous System's Role
Nervous System's Role
The nervous system sends messages to the brain.
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Respiratory System Function
Respiratory System Function
Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
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Digestive System Function
Digestive System Function
Breaks down food for nutrient absorption.
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Which body systems help with movement?
Which body systems help with movement?
The skeletal system provides structure and support, while the muscular system allows for movement.
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What does the excretory system do?
What does the excretory system do?
The excretory system removes liquid waste from the body.
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Shared function of excretory & digestive systems
Shared function of excretory & digestive systems
Both systems eliminate waste products from the body.
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Types of muscle tissue
Types of muscle tissue
The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac, each with a specific structure and function.
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What moves food down the esophagus?
What moves food down the esophagus?
Muscles in the esophagus contract and squeeze food down to the stomach.
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What does the reproductive system do?
What does the reproductive system do?
The reproductive system is responsible for producing offspring; females produce eggs and nourish the fetus, males produce and deliver sperm.
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Which cells carry oxygen?
Which cells carry oxygen?
Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
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Do all body systems work independently?
Do all body systems work independently?
No, many body systems work together to ensure the proper functioning of the body.
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Stomach Breakdown
Stomach Breakdown
The stomach breaks down food using enzymes and acids, along with muscle contractions, to further digest food.
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Nutrient Absorption
Nutrient Absorption
Nutrients are primarily absorbed through the small intestine, where its lining has tiny projections that increase surface area for nutrient absorption.
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Metabolic Waste Components
Metabolic Waste Components
Metabolic waste includes urea (from protein breakdown) and carbon dioxide (produced during respiration).
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Epidermis and Excretion
Epidermis and Excretion
The epidermis (skin) is not directly involved in the excretory system, which is responsible for removing waste products from the body.
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Muscle Type in the Stomach
Muscle Type in the Stomach
Smooth muscle cells, which are involuntary and contract slowly, line the walls of the stomach to help with digestion.
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Skeletal System Function
- Provides shape and support to the human body.
Skeletal System Protection
- Protects major organs.
Muscular System Dependence on Respiratory System
- The respiratory system supplies oxygen needed by the muscular system.
Heart Location
- The heart is part of the circulatory system.
Digestive System Parts
- Mouth and teeth are parts of the digestive system.
Circulatory System Function
- Transports blood.
Body Movement System
- The muscular system helps the body move.
Brain Communication System
- The nervous system sends messages to the brain.
Respiratory System Components
- The respiratory system includes the lungs.
Digestive System Organ
- The stomach belongs to the digestive system.
Respiratory System Function
- Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide; removes waste from the body.
Digestive System Function
- Breaks down food so nutrients can be absorbed by the body.
Nervous and Muscular System Relationship
- The nervous system controls the muscular system.
Systems for Body Support & Movement
- The skeletal and muscular systems work together to support and move the body.
Waste Removal System
- The excretory system filters and removes liquid waste from the body.
Shared Functions of Systems
- Both the excretory and digestive systems eliminate wastes.
Muscle Types
- Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac are the three muscle types.
Food Movement Through the Body
- The esophagus squeezes food to the stomach.
Reproductive System Function
- Females produce eggs and nourish the fetus; males produce and deliver sperm.
Oxygen Transport Cells
- Red blood cells carry oxygen to muscle tissue.
Body Systems Interdependence
- Body systems work together to avoid complications.
Body System Organization Order
- Organism -> Organ System -> Organ -> Tissue -> Cell; Cell -> Tissue -> Organ -> Organ System -> Organism.
Blood Gases
- The blood transports oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
Heart Valve Function
- Heart valves prevent blood backflow.
Digestive Processes
- Digestion starts in the mouth and continues with enzymes and acids in the stomach.
Nutrient Absorption
- Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
Metabolic Wastes
- Metabolic wastes include urea and carbon dioxide.
Epidermis and Excretory System
- The epidermis (skin) is not part of the excretory system.
Stomach Muscle Type
- Smooth muscle lines the stomach.
Central Nervous System
- Nerves throughout the body are part of the central nervous system.
Respiratory Gas Exchange Location
- Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) occurs in the alveoli.
Skeletal System Composition
- The human skeletal system consists of 206 bones.
Interacting Organ Systems in Exercise
- Multiple organ systems work together during exercise (running).
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