Difference between revisions of "Organ System"
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| style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[Digestive System]] [[Absorb (biology)|absorbs]] [[nutrient]]s from food. | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[Digestive System]] [[Absorb (biology)|absorbs]] [[nutrient]]s from food. | ||
− | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[Circulatory System]] transports [[nutrient]]s, [[oxygen]] and | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[Circulatory System]] transports [[nutrient]]s, [[oxygen]] and waste around the body. |
| style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[Breathing System]] [[Absorb (biology)|absorbs]] [[Oxygen]] and removes [[Carbon Dioxide]] from the [[blood]]. | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[Breathing System]] [[Absorb (biology)|absorbs]] [[Oxygen]] and removes [[Carbon Dioxide]] from the [[blood]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:41, 4 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An organ system is a group of organs which work together to complete a vital function for the organism.
About Organ Systems
- Organ systems work together to keep an organism alive.
- Organ systems are specialised for certain roles.
Organ Systems you should know:
- Human Digestive System
- Human Circulatory System
- Human Breathing System
- Human Nervous System
- Human Muscular System
- Human Skeletal System
Examples
The Digestive System absorbs nutrients from food. | The Circulatory System transports nutrients, oxygen and waste around the body. | The Breathing System absorbs Oxygen and removes Carbon Dioxide from the blood. |
The Nervous System controls the body and sends signals to and from the brain. | The Muscular System allows the body to move. | The Skeletal System supports and protects the body and produces blood cells. |
The Shoot System, Root System and Reproductive System of a flowering plant. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An organ system is a group of organs which work together to complete a vital function for the organism.
About Organ Systems
- Organ systems work together to keep an organism alive.
- Organ systems are specialised for certain roles.
Organ Systems you should know:
- Human Digestive System
- Human Circulatory System
- Human Breathing System
- Human Nervous System
- Human Excretory System
- Plant Shoot System
- Plant Root System