Skeletal/Muscular System
The framework of the human body
Skeleton
Spongy, air-filled organs located in the chest
Lungs
The red liquid that circulates through our arteries and veins
Blood
Where the digestive system begins
Mouth
The organ located in the human skull
Brain
This muscle is located in the center of the body near the stomach
Abdomen
The action of taking in air
Inhale / Inhalation
The main organ of the cardiovascular system
Heart
Eating or taking in food
Ingestion
A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses
A neuron
The biggest bone in the human body
femur
Where the first steps of the respiratory system occur
Nose/mouth
These color blood cells carry O2 and CO2
Red
This organ works as a filter for the human body
Kidney
The loss of motor function in the body
Paralysis
The ability of a muscle to recoil after being stretched
elasticity
A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
Asthma
The amount of blood in a healthy adult (liters)
5
Kidney stones
Temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head.
Concussion
A skeletal system disorder that affects blood-flow in the wrists and hands
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Small blood vessels with thin walls
Capillaries
The number of major arteries in the human body
20
This type of digestion is physically chewing, cutting, and grinding food so it breaks down
Mechanical
A rapid motor response to a stimulus
A reflex