Your Host……it’s a surprise…. Mrs. Gibson Body System Trivia Your Host……it’s a surprise…. Mrs. Gibson
A group of cells working together is called a
Tissue
A group of tissues working together make a
Organ
A group of organs working together is called a
Organ System
A group of organ systems working together make up a
Organism
The part of the cell that is the “brains”, and controls all of the cell’s funtions is called
Nucleus
The part of the cell that acts as a “gatekeeper” allowing certain things into and out of the cell is called
Cell Membrane
Name one of the two parts of a plant cell that animal cells do not have
Cell wall and chloroplast
The part of the cell that processes food to make energy…also called “powerhouse” of the cell is called…
Mitochondria
The storage area of the cell is called a
vacuole
What is the function of your respiratory system?
Bring in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide
What is the name of your windpipe that carries oxygen from your mouth to your lungs?
Trachea
Where does the actual gas exchange take place in the lungs?
Alveoli
What is the name of the muscle that helps the lungs move in and out?
diaphragm
What is the name of your “food tube” that goes from your mouth to your stomach?
Esophagus
Explain the path of food after it leaves the stomach.
Stomach small intestine large intestine outttttttttt
What is function of small intestine?
Absorbing the “good stuff” from your food
Name the three types of blood vessels.
Arteries, veins, and capillaries
Which blood vessel takes blood (full of oxygen) from the heart to the body tissues?
arteries
What is the function of your circulatory system?
To deliver oxygen and other nutrients to your body
What are the 3 main parts of your nervous system?
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Explain what happens in your nervous system when you shut your finger in a car door.
Nerves in finger send message to brain, then brain sends message to arm muscles to get finger out of door
What are the three types of muscle?
Smooth – digestive system Cardiac – heart Skeletal – moving muscles
What happens in the spongy part of your larger bones?
Make blood cells
What is the integumentary system?
Hair, skin, and nails
What is one of the functions of your skin?
Keep water in, protection, temperature regulation, sensation
What is the function of the endocrine system?
Produce hormones and enzymes that help with keeping the body in a state of balance
Name one organ/gland in the endocrine system
Pancreas, pituitary, thyroid, ovaries, testes, adrenal
What is the major organ of the excretory system that filters body fluid looking for waste?
kidney
Explain what your excretory system does when you are dehydrated (not enough water)
Kidney filters, but does not send much urine to bladder… Kidney filters, but does not send much urine to bladder…..urine becomes darker and more concentrated
Where does the fertilized egg implant to grow in a female?
uterus
Where is sperm made?
testes
Where does the egg and sperm meet? Be specific
Uterus or Fallopian Tube
What is the function of your lymph nodes?
Filter body fluid and trap disease if found
Where are your lymph nodes?
Armpits, neck, groin
Which system protects the body and makes blood cells?
skeletal
What in your immune system acts as a “cop” looking for disease all over your body?
White blood cell
What keeps food from going down your trachea?
epiglottis
This organ controls your metabolism
thyroid
These organs act as filters for the blood and regulate water balance
Kidneys 79
What in the female reproductive system makes the eggs?
Ovaries
This part of your nervous system is protected by the back bone
Spinal cord
This type of muscle is in charge of helping you digest food.
Smooth muscle
This type of muscle helps your heart beat
cardiac
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FINAL QUESTION Explain the digestive system Name all organs (in order that food travels) Function of each organ or part Make sure you remember every thing from where the food comes in to where it comes out