A | B |
The ability of your body to maintain internal conditions such as temperature is | homeostasis |
Which of the following best describes a tissue? | a group of similar cells that serve the same purpose |
A collection of two or more types of tissue that work together to perform a specific function is called a(n) | organ |
The function of nerve tissue is to | carry electrical signals through the body |
For an organ system to function properly, the organs that make up the system must | work together |
All living things are made up of | Cells |
In a living organism, many different parts often work together to | perform an important function |
Organisms that have more than one cell are called | multicellular organisms |
All organisms need | Energy |
A group of organs that interact and function together is a(n) | system |
Living things meet their needs by | interacting with their environment |
What are the five levels of organization in your body? | smallest to largest: cells, tissue, organs, organ systems, and organism |
How are cells related to tissues? | Tissues are made of cells of the same type. |
The basic unit of life | Cell |
A group of similar cells that together perform a specific function in an organism | Tissue |
A group of tissue that together perform a specific function in an organism | Organ |
A group of organs that together perform a specific function in an organism | Organ system |
The process by which an organism or cell maintains the internal conditions needed for health and functioning, regardless of outside conditions | homeostasis |
Similar ___________ make up tissues | Cell |
Organ systems are made of what other levels? | Cell, tissue, organ |
Organisms are made of which other levels of organization? | Cell, tissue, organ, organ system |
Organs are made of which other levels of organization? | Cell and tissue |
Tissues are made of which other levels of organization? | cells |
These organs keep the body at a constant temperature ______ | muscles |
Compact bone tissue functions to | support the body |
The lightweight tissue found inside bone is called | spongy bone |
Your brain is protected by your skull. Your skull is part of the | axial skeleton |
The appendicular skeleton includes the | shoulder |
Functions of the skeletal system include | providing support and protection |
The human body has | many systems that work together |
What happens if one part of a system breaks down? | the system suffers. |
What are two types of joints that connect bones in your skeletal system? | immoveable and movable |
Which kind of joint allows you to bend your elbow? | hinge |
What function do the ribs have in the skeletal system? | protect the heart and lungs |
Muscles help maintain body temperature by | releasing heat energy when they move |
What are the two types of bone? | compact and spongy |
What are the main divisions of the human skeleton? | Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton |
What is the function of compact bone? | provide protection for spongy |
What is the function of spongy bone? | provide a place to store bone marrow. |
Which type of bone is hard? | compact |
Which type of bone has holes and is lightweight? | spongy |
What do we call the framework of the human body? | skeleton |
The cranium, vertebra and ribs compose which part of the skeleton? | axial |
The hips, shoulders, legs and arms compose which part of the skeleton? | appendicular |
The framework of bones that supports the body, protects internal organs, and anchors all the body's movement | skeletal system |
The tough, hard outer layer of a bone | compact bone |
Strong, lightweight tissue inside a bone | spongy bone |
The central part of the skeleton, which includes the cranium, the spinal column, and the ribs | axial skeleton |
The bones of the skeleton that function to allow movement, such as arm and leg bones | appendicular skeleton |
Muscles work with what type of action? | pulling action |
In addition to providing movement, muscles also function to | maintain temperature and posture |
What stimulates muscle growth? | increased physical activity |
What type of muscle is voluntary? | skeletal |
A feeling of soreness several days after exercise indicates | torn or damaged muscle fibers |
Muscles are attached to your skeleton by | tendons |
What are the three functions of muscles? | movement, maintaining body temperature, and maintaining posture |
Allows movement | muscular system |
A muscle that attaches to the skeleton | skeletal muscle |
A muscle that can be moved at will | voluntary muscle |
Muscle that performs involuntary movement and is found inside certain organs, such as the stomach | smooth muscle |
A muscle that moves without conscious control | involuntary muscle |
The muscle that makes up the heart | cardiac muscle |
The muscles of the body that, together with the skeletal syste, function to produce movement | muscular system |