Circulatory System
How many chambers are in the human heart?
Four
A body system that provides protection and support that contains bones and joints
Skeletal system
What is the filtering organ of the urinary system
Kidney
Acts as a temporary "storage tank" for food as well as a site for food breakdown
Stomach
The human rib cage is made up of how many paired rib bones?
12 pairs
What is a type of blood cell that fights off infections?
White Blood Cell
A system that performs the mechanical and chemical process of breaking down food
Digestive System
In a women this is shorter than a man and it contributes to the higher incidence of UTIs in women
Urethra
most nutrients are absorbed in this part of digestive system
small intestine
What are the two bones that make up the lower leg?
Tibia and fibula
These vessels carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
A major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements
Nervous system
Can you live with one kidney?
Yes
After chewing and swallowing, food makes its way down the _________
esophagus
A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
Osteoporosis
What is Resting heart rate
60-80 (times per minute)
A system that maintains tissue fluid balance and combats disease
Lymphatic system
Doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the kidney
Nephrologist
Which organ produces enzymes that break down all categories of digestible foods
Pancreas
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Component of blood vital in clotting
Platelets
A system that produces hormones through glands?
Endocrine system
Where is urine stored
Bladder
When the cardioesophagal sphincter fails to close tightly and gastric juice backs up into the esophagus
Heartburn
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
Fracture