Digestive
This provides enzymes to aid in digestion
pancreas
What role does mucus have in the immune system?
it traps germs so they do not get into the body
this organ is located in the stomach and helps remove germs
spleen
Long tube that leads into the stomach
esophagus
Nerves that allow the brain to control the muscles.
motor
What mainly happens in the stomach
Enzymes break down thingsthe body can't us
these produce antibodies that bind to antigens
b cells
Where T cells and B cells are stored
lymph nodes
Why is the epiglottis important?
prevents food from going down windpipe
This is the muscle that helps people breathe
diaphragm
In which part does food spend the most time?
small intestine
These get rid of good cells that have been infected
T cells
Invaders that can cause disease
antigens
This part of the brain passes messages between the brain and the spinal cord
Tubes that go into peoples lungs
bronchi
Provides bile to break down fat into smaller pieces
liver
Baby's receive these from their mother as they are growing in the womb and also from their mothers milk
antibodies
First stage of the digestive system, breaks down food
chewing
What is the main purpose of sensory nerves?
To inform the brain of what is going on in the outside world
Also known as the windpipe
folds in small intestine that absorb food
villi
Attack the bad cells and ignore the "good" ones
antibodies
Process of muscles squeezing down the esophagus
peristalis
This part of the brain controls how a person moves
cerebellum
blood cells that keep people healthy
white