1. Human System Interactions
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How do the 11 human systems work together to keep you alive?
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Levels of organization in the body. Pg
The body systems must work together for reproduction and genetic diversity. Pg Pg
The body systems must work together to defend against illness and injury. Pg
The body systems must work together to perform nutrient absorption. Pg
The body systems must work together to keep the body at homeostasis. Pg
Vocabulary List
cell
Chemical digestion
Nervous system
Respiratory system
haploid
tissue
enzymes
Lymphatic system
Muscular system
diploid
organ
Mechanical digestion
Skeletal system
Excretory system
Crossing over
organ system
homeostasis
Immune system
Reproductive system
regulation
Nutrient absorption
Feedback inhibition
Circulatory system
meiosis
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Integumentary system
homologous

2. Things you need to know for the test
List the 11 human body systems.
Which systems work together to perform the function of nutrient absorption?
Which systems work together to perform the function of regulation or homeostasis?
Which systems work together to defend the body from injury or illness?
Know the pathway from where the sperm is made to where it fertilizes the egg.
Differentiate between haploid and diploid.
Draw meiosis and explain why it is important for genetic diversity.
Know the levels of organization in the human body from smallest to largest.
Know the major organs in each human body system.
Why is it important for an organism to maintain homeostasis?