Flashcards on The human body: an overview of organ systems
The Human Body: An Overview of Organ Systems | Structure & Function
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Human Organ Systems
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Card 1
Question: What are the components of the Immune System?
Answer: White blood cells (leukocytes), antibodies, lymphoid organs (e.g., lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow).
Card 2
Question: What are the functions of the Immune System?
Answer: The body's defense mechanism against pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) and abnormal cells (like cancer cells). It identifies and destroy
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Question: What distinguishes the Immune System from the lymphatic system?
Answer: While closely associated with the lymphatic system, the immune system encompasses the specific cells and molecules involved in defense.
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Question: What are the components of the Respiratory System?
Answer: Lungs, trachea, bronchi, diaphragm, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx.
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Question: What are the functions of the Respiratory System?
Answer: Facilitates gas exchange between the body and the external environment. It takes in oxygen, which is essential for cellular respiration, and expels ca
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Question: What are the components of the Digestive System?
Answer: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder.
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Question: What are the functions of the Digestive System?
Answer: Breaks down food into absorbable nutrients, absorbs these nutrients into the bloodstream, and eliminates undigested waste products.
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Question: What two types of digestion work together in the Digestive System?
Answer: Mechanical digestion (chewing, churning) and chemical digestion (enzymes).
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Question: What are the components of the Urinary System (Excretory System)?
Answer: Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra.
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Question: What are the functions of the Urinary System?
Answer: Filters waste products and excess water from the blood to produce urine. It maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, regulates blood pressure, and hel