Body Systems
This system transports oxygen and nutrients to body cells.
What is the circulatory system?
The prefix "cardio-" refers to this organ.
What is the heart?
This sharp tool is used to make fine cuts.
What is a scalpel?
This chamber receives blood from the body.
What is the right atrium?
This organ controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
This system breaks down food into nutrients for the body.
What is the digestive system?
"-itis" at the end of a word means this condition.
What is inflammation?
These should always be worn to protect your eyes during a dissection.
What are safety goggles?
This valve prevents backflow from the aorta.
What is the aortic valve?
This organ filters waste and regulates water in the body.
What is the kidney?
The trachea and alveoli are part of this system.
What is the respiratory system?
Hepato-" is the root word for this organ.
What is the liver?
This tool is used to gently explore tissues without cutting.
What is a blunt probe?
The heart gets its own blood supply during this part of the heartbeat.
What is diastole?
This muscular organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
This system includes the brain and spinal cord.
What is the nervous system?
The suffix "-ectomy" refers to this procedure.
What is surgical removal?
Used to secure structures to the tray during dissection.
What are T-pins?
This vessel carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
What is the pulmonary artery?
This digestive organ secretes bile to break down fat.
What is the liver?
The kidneys belong to this system that filters blood.
What is the urinary system?
"Nephritis" is an inflammation of this organ.
What is the kidney?
The first thing you should do after removing gloves.
What is wash your hands?
This node sets the pace for the heartbeat.
What is the SA node (sinoatrial node)?
This brain structure relays sensory information to the cerebrum.
What is the thalamus?