Anatomy Basics
What is the largest organ in the human body?
skin
This bone protects the brain and forms the skull.
Cranium
What is the function of tendons in the muscular system?
allows the transmission of muscle strength to the bones and joints
What are the main organs of the respiratory system?
Lungs
This organ is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
The small intestine
Which system is responsible for protecting the body from pathogens and regulating body temperature?
The immune system
What is the largest bone in the human body?
femur
Name the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body.
skeletal, smooth and cardiac
What is the process of gas exchange in the lungs called?
What are the main organs of the digestive system?
mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine
What is the scientific term for the commonly known "voice box"?
larynx
What is the purpose of cartilage in the skeletal system?
support on bony areas where there is a need for flexibility.
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges. This contraction creates a vacuum, which pulls air into the lungs
What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
break down food, absorb nutrients needed for the body, and get rid of the unnecessary components
What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?
aorta
Name the five main functions of the skeletal system.
Which muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Heart
How does the respiratory system help regulate the pH balance of the blood?
The pulmonary system adjusts pH using carbon dioxide
What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?
break down food and aid digestion
What is the function of the pancreas in the human body?
he exocrine pancreas produces enzymes that help to digest food
What are the three types of joints found in the human body?
fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles are under conscious control while involuntary muscles cannot be consciously controlled
What is the role of cilia in the respiratory system?
move microbes and debris up and out of the airways
How does the liver contribute to the digestive process?
to make and secrete bile and to process and purify the blood containing newly absorbed nutrients that are coming from the small intestine.