This is the study of the body structure and organs of humans
What is Anatomy
This is the study of the organic processes and functions of an organism.
What is Physiology
This is the largest bone in the human body
What is the Femur
This hormone is produced by the ovaries
What is estrogen
The site of gas exchange within the lungs
What is alveoli
This is the largest bone in the arm
What is Humerus
Fertilization of the egg by the sperm occurs in this organ.
What is the Fallopian tubes
This is the smallest bone in the body
What is the stapes?
The system of the body that is responsible for blood flow and circulation
What is the cardiovascular system
These cells are responsible for the breakdown and recycling of bone.
What are osteoclasts
This bone is found on the thumb side of the forearm
What is radius
This is the largest system in the human body and functions to protect the body from foreign bodies.
What is the Integumentary system
This is the largest artery in the body and is connected to the left ventricle.
What is the Aorta
This is the only artery in the body to carry deoxygenated blood
What is the Pulmonary artery
This process is controlled through the pressure differences created in the lungs through the raising and lowering of the diaphragm.
What is Ventilation.
This bone is commonly known as the shoulder blade
What is Scapula
Insulin and glucagon are produced by this organ
What is the pancreas
This mineral is required for the transportation of oxygen in the body
What is Iron
The left ventricle is the thickest and strongest in the heart due to the fact that it pumps blood to this part of the body.
What is systemic circulation
This is the functional unit of the kidney
What is the Nephron
This organ detoxifies the body from substances such as medications and alcohol
What is the liver
This hormone is responsible for the development of male characteristics
What is testosterone
This bone forms the rear or base of the skull
What is the occipital bone
This system of the body is responsible for the release of enzymes and includes organs such as the hypothalamus and the pituitary.
What is endocrine system
Remaining air in the lungs after expiration
What is residual volume