Cardiovascular System
Which type of cells carry oxygen through the blood ?
Red blood cells
The brain and the spinal cord are part of the ? nervous system
Central
Identify the scientific name for the shoulder blade.
Clavicle
What is the first section of the small intestine?
duodenum
What structure controls simple reflexes?
Spinal cord
Blood enters the heart through the upper chambers, which are called
atria
Chemicals that regulate many automatic body functions are called
Hormones
What are the two divisions of the skeletal system?
Axial & Appendicular system
Name of the tubes which connects the kidneys to the bladder
Ureters
The tissue used by the body to conduct impulses is ??? tissue
Nervous
The tough membrane that encloses the heart is called the
Pericardium
What is the primary pigment that causes skin color?
Melanin
Which dome-shaped muscle aids in breathing?
Diaphragm
The muscular contractions that push food through the esophagus are called
Peristalsis
The gland that serves as the body's clock is the ? gland
Pineal
Which structure exchanges oxygen and nutrients between the blood of an unborn child and his mother?
Placenta
What portion of the body contains most of the vital organs?
Trunk
What is the scientific name for the windpipe?
Trachea
Bile is produced by which organ?
Liver
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
spleen
Which branch of circulation serves the heart ?
coronary circulation
What are the hormones released by the islets of Langerhans to regulate sugar levels in the body ?
Insulin & Glucagon
The joints in the shoulders and hips are examples of what type of joint?
Ball & Socket
Hairlike tubes in the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called
Villi
Which part of the brain controls balance and muscle coordination?
cerebellum