Body Systems
What body system is composed of bones, ligaments, and cartilage?
The Skeletal System
What is the function of the Skeletal system?
To support, shape, protect, and store essential materials for the body
What's the definition of Anatomy?
What are atoms?
The basic building blocks of all matter.
What is an organ?
A structure made of different tissues that performs a specific job.
The reproductive system is responsible for what?
To produce offspring to ensure the survival of the species.
Physiology is the study of what?
It is the study of body functions
What are Molecules?
Particles composed of 2 or more joined atoms
What is the cell wall made up of?
Phospholipids
The Nervous System
The digestive system does what?
Breaks down food and eliminates waste products
What's the meaning of cranial?
Towards the head
What is the nucleus?
The center of the atom that contains protons and neutrons.
How do all the body systems work together?
They keep the body alive and balanced by delivering oxygen and nutrients, removing wastes, protecting against disease, and coordinating actions so everything functions properly.
What organs make up the Integumentary System?
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
What body system is responsible for regulating the body's processes through hormones?
The Endocrine System
Osmosis is the movement of what?
Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane
What is the atomic number?
The number of protons in an atom, which determines the element.
What is homeostasis?
The ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
The hypothalamus is a part of what body system?
The Endocrine System
What system is responsible for defending the body against infections and keeping body fluid levels in balance?
The Lymphatic System
DNA is short for what?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What are isotopes?
Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons.
What is the full name of ATP?
Adenosine Triphosphate