Human Body Systems
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Human Body Systems starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient is unable to produce enough insulin. Which body system is most directly affected?
Describe the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system.
Describe the pathway of blood through the heart, starting from the right atrium.
Describe the role of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis.
A patient is unable to produce enough insulin. Which body system is most directly affected?
A person is experiencing muscle cramps and weakness. Blood tests reveal low calcium levels. Which two body systems are most directly involved in regulating calcium levels, and how do they interact?
A person is unable to sweat due to a genetic condition. Predict and explain the effect this would have on their body during intense exercise in a hot environment.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the interaction between the nervous and muscular systems?
(1) Sweating to cool the body
(2) Reflex withdrawal of a hand from a hot surface
(3) Filtering waste from the blood
(4) Absorbing nutrients in the small intestine
The main function of the respiratory system is to: (1) Digest food (2) Exchange gases (3) Pump blood (4) Remove waste
Which of the following best describes the function of platelets? (1) Carrying oxygen (2) Fighting infection (3) Clotting blood (4) Producing hormones
Which of the following best describes the function of the alveoli in the lungs? (1) Pumping blood (2) Filtering waste (3) Gas exchange (4) Producing hormones
Which of the following best describes the function of the kidneys? (1) Producing hormones (2) Filtering blood to remove waste (3) Pumping blood (4) Absorbing nutrients
Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is often called the 'master gland' of the endocrine system.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest organ in the human body.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients the body can use.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for controlling body activities using hormones.
True or False: The endocrine system uses electrical signals to communicate between organs.
True or False: The large intestine is mainly responsible for absorbing water from undigested food.
True or False: The liver is part of both the digestive and excretory systems.
True or False: The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance and defends against infection.
