List of systems of the human body

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-systems-of-the-human-body

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What are organ systems?Organ systems are groups of organs that work together to do big jobs like moving, breathing, and thinking. They are the highest level of organization in our body.
2. Why do we need organ systems?They keep us alive by delivering oxygen, fighting germs, and letting us learn and play. Without them, we would not be able to stay healthy.

Organ System: A group of organs that perform a collective, complex function essential for life.
Physiological Needs: The fundamental requirements for an organism's survival, such as energy, oxygen, and waste removal.
Homeostasis: The dynamic process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes.