AMOEBA SISTERS: VIDEO RECAP HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS

Question

Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: The Eleven Human Body Systems
1. Remember that your body is made up of millions of cells! Cells work together and perform various functions
depending on their cell type. It is important to understand that cells are a part of an organism’s levels of organization.
Fill in the following chart and draw a picture that represents each level.
Each body system has many functions. In fact, each system has many more functions than what a seven minute
video clip can cover! Below is a list of major overall body system functions. In each box, write the name of the body
system that best fits the description. The wording is not necessarily identical to the video clip---you may need to think
about these!

Answer 1

Sure! Here is a basic outline to help you fill in the chart regarding the levels of organization in the human body and the major functions of the body systems:

Levels of Organization Chart

| Level of Organization | Description | Picture Representation | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Cell | Basic unit of life that performs specific functions | Draw a simple cell (like a generic plant or animal cell) | | Tissue | Group of similar cells that work together | Draw a cluster of cells (like muscle tissue or connective tissue) | | Organ | Structure made up of different tissues working together | Draw an organ (like the heart or lungs) | | Organ System | Group of organs that work together to perform complex functions | Draw a system (like the digestive system with highlighted organs) | | Organism | A complete living entity made up of multiple organ systems | Draw a human figure representing a whole organism |

Major Body System Functions Chart

| Function Description | Body System | |----------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removing waste products | Circulatory System | | Supports, protects organs, allows movement, and produces blood cells | Skeletal System | | Controls body functions through hormones, regulates metabolism, growth, and development | Endocrine System | | Enables movement, supports posture, and produces heat | Muscular System | | Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste | Digestive System | | Protects against infection and disease; includes skin and immune responses | Integumentary System | | Facilitates respiration, exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide | Respiratory System | | Filters blood, removes waste, and maintains water and electrolyte balance | Urinary System | | Coordinates and controls body activities and responses to stimuli | Nervous System | | Produces sex cells, supports embryonic development, and regulates reproductive hormones | Reproductive System | | Provides defense against pathogens and includes white blood cells | Immune System |

This framework covers the essential levels of organization and body systems. You'll need to draw each picture representative of the corresponding level of organization and body system functions as part of your assignment.