Body Systems
Body system that directs body functions through electrical impulses generated by neurons.
Nervous system
The olfactory receptors are part of what special sense?
Smell
Physiology is the study of function. Anatomy is the study of.....
Structure
Immune system attacks its own genre of tissues and cells
Auto Immune Disease
Caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection
COVID-19
Organ system that secrete chemical substances called hormones.
Endocrine system
System consisting of bones, joints and muscles.
Musculoskeletal system
Group of cells working together form what?
Tissue
Caused by tau tangles and amyloid plaque buildup – causing the brain the shrink
Alzheimer's Disease
Insufficiency of RBC and hemoglobin for oxygen-carrying needs
Anemia
Body system that contains spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and tonsils
Lymphatic system
Organs include: liver, gallbladder, stomach, intestines, mouth and pancreas in this system.
Digestive/Gastrointestinal system
Groups of organs working together form what?
Organ system
Caused by build up of fats, cholesterol and other substances to the walls of the arteries
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Chronic inflammation, airway narrowing and alveolar destruction
COPD
Organ system that transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones and removes waste materials.
Cardiovascular system
The system that's purpose is to defend against intruders, such as bacteria and viruses.
Immune system
What type of cell is undifferentiated?
Stem cells
Caused by a virus, spread through respiratory droplets
Measles
Loss of neurons that produce the chemical messenger in the brain
Parkinson's Disease
Organ system that filters blood, excretes wastes and regulates blood pH/volume.
Urinary system
The ____ is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Name 2 (two) of the 6 (six) elements present in 99% of the body's chemicals
oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus
Neurological condition that causes distortions in visual perception and body image
Alice in Wonderland
Caused by parasites that multiply, cause inflammation and can block brain vessels
Malaria