Flashcards on Tissues, Organs, and Systems

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What is a tissue?

A group of cells that perform a similar function.

Name three types of tissues found in animals.

Epithelial, connective, and muscle tissues.

What is an organ?

A group of tissues working together to perform a specific function.

Give an example of a human organ.

Heart

What is a system?

A group of organs working together to perform a specific function.

Name the three main systems of the human body.

Circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems.

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells throughout the body.

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

Which system is responsible for producing red and white blood cells?

The skeletal system

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body.

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Sending and receiving signals throughout the body.

Name a specialized tissue that covers the surfaces of organs and lines body cavities.

Epithelial tissue

Which system controls and coordinates the activities of the body?

The endocrine system

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Enabling movement and providing support for the body.

Name a type of tissue that connects and supports other tissues.

Connective tissue

What is a tissue?

A group of cells that perform a similar function.

Name three types of tissues found in animals.

Epithelial, connective, and muscle tissues.

What is an organ?

A group of tissues working together to perform a specific function.

Give an example of a human organ.

Heart

What is a system?

A group of organs working together to perform a specific function.

Name the three main systems of the human body.

Circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems.

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells throughout the body.

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

Which system is responsible for producing red and white blood cells?

The skeletal system

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body.

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Sending and receiving signals throughout the body.

Name a specialized tissue that covers the surfaces of organs and lines body cavities.

Epithelial tissue

Which system controls and coordinates the activities of the body?

The endocrine system

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Enabling movement and providing support for the body.

Name a type of tissue that connects and supports other tissues.

Connective tissue

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