Body Organization and Homeostasis

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homeostasis
the state of maintaining a stable internal environment despite changing external conditions
organ
a group of tissues that work together to perform a common function
organ system
a group of organs that work together to perform a common function
tissue
a group of cells that work together to perform a common function
An interaction of systems allows for the body to warm itself when it is cold. Which processes help the body warm up when it is cold? Check all that apply.

1. shivering
2. sweating
3. hair on body laying flat
4. goosebumps forming
5. hair on body standing up
shivering
goosebumps forming
hair on body standing up
Which is a group of tissues that work together to carry out a common function?

cell
organ
organelle
organ system
organ
Which levels need to be correct for cells to function? Check all that apply.

blood sugar
food intake
body water
body temperature
blood oxygen
body temperature
blood sugar
body water
The lungs, nose, and trachea are organs of the respiratory system. Which best describes these organs?

They deliver nutrients to the other tissues.
They deliver oxygen to the blood.
They are both used for support.
They help break down food.
They deliver oxygen to the blood.
A(n) _________ is a group of organs that work together to perform a common function.
organ system
Which is an example of how the body maintains homeostasis?

by increasing thirst when cells are low on water
by decreasing thirst when cells are low on water
by shivering when it is hot
by sweating when it is cold
by increasing thirst when cells are low on water
Which is an organ? 1. heart 2. circulatory system 3. blood 4. muscle tissueheartThe hairs on Xander's arms just started lying flat against his skin. Which is most likely his internal body temperature? 35°C 36°C 37°C 38°C38°CLewis is running in a race. His muscles need oxygen. Which best describes how multiple systems interact to bring him into homeostasis? The circulatory stem brings oxygen to the respiratory system, which delivers oxygen to the muscular system. The respiratory system brings oxygen to the circulatory system, which delivers oxygen to the muscular system. The respiratory system brings oxygen to the circulatory system, which delivers oxygen to the skeletal system. The circulatory system brings oxygen to the respiratory system, which delivers oxygen to the skeletal system.The respiratory system brings oxygen to the circulatory system, which delivers oxygen to the muscular system.Which shows three human body parts in order from the simplest level of organization to the most complex? red blood cell → nervous system → bone tissue nervous system → bone tissue → red blood cell red blood cell → heart tissue → circulatory system bone tissue → red blood cell → nervous systemred blood cell → heart tissue → circulatory systemAfter running, Ollie's blood pressure was high. His nervous system sensed this and sent a message to decrease heart rate and blood flow. Which system worked together with the nervous system? skeletal system circulatory system respiratory system digestive systemcirculatory systemA _______ is a group of cells that have the same function.tissueWhich level of organization is pictured? 1 cell 2 tissue 3 organ 4 organ systemtissueWhich is an organ? 1 heart 2 circulatory system 3 blood 4 muscle tissueheart