Skeletal
What is one of the five major functions of the skeletal system?
Frame of body, helps muscular system move body, protect vital organs, produces red and white blood cells, stores necessary minerals.
What is the control center of the nervous system?
The brain.
How many chambers does the heart have?
Four.
What is one function of the endocrine system?
Controls growth, metabolism speed, mood
The main opening for the respiratory system.
The nose.
True or false: Ligaments are apart of the skeletal system.
True.
What cell are veins made of?
Neurons.
True or false: The heart is a muscle.
True.
What does the pituitary gland do?
Controls growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Controls a few other glands in the body.
The ___ is also known as the windpipe.
How many bones do adults have?
206 bones.
What does the Medulla do?
Controls the spinal cord and involuntary movements.
True of false: Capillaries are the biggest blood vessels.
False.
What does the hypothalamus do?
Controls heart rate, body temp, hunger, and thirst. Is involved in sleep and emotional activity as well.
What inflates and deflates the lungs?
The diaphragm.
What do ligaments do?
Connects two bones/cartilage, holds together a joint.
What does the somatic nervous system do?
Controls voluntary actions and reflexes.
What is the largest artery in the body?
The Aorta.
What does the thyroid do?
Controls the rate your body releases calories. Can raise and lower your heart rate and body rate.
What is the larynx?
The voice box.
What is one mineral that bones store?
Calcium, phosphorus
The (CNS or PNS) connects the (CNS or PNS) to the muscles, organs, and skin to help coordinate movement and behaviors.
1. PNS 2. CNS
The Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's ___ ___.
Right atrium.
What does the parathyroid do?
Regulates body's level of calcium and phosphorus.
___ are the main passageways into the lungs.
Bronchi.