Circulatory
This liquid circulates through the blood vessels to transport oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues.
What is blood?
This part of the brain controls voluntary movements and is responsible for reasoning and problem-solving.
What is the cerebrum?
This is the primary muscle responsible for breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
This type of muscle is found in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
What is cardiac muscle?
This tube connects the mouth to the stomach and moves food through the process of peristalsis.
What is the esophagus?
The largest artery in the human body, responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
What is the aorta?
These nerve cells transmit signals throughout the body to control actions and send sensory information to the brain.
What are neurons?
This tube connects the throat to the lungs, also known as the windpipe.
What is the trachea?
This type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones.
What are tendons?
This part of the digestive system absorbs water and salts from the material that has not been digested, forming stool.
What is the large intestine?
This organ acts as the pump that circulates blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
This system controls involuntary functions, such as heart rate and digestion.
What is the autonomic nervous system?
These are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
What are alveoli?
What are alveoli?
The largest bone in the human body, located in the upper leg.
What is the femur?
The primary site of nutrient absorption in the body.
What is the small intestine?
These tiny blood vessels allow the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients between the blood and tissues.
What are capillaries?
The body's "fight or flight" response is triggered by this part of the autonomic nervous system.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
The process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the body.
What is respiration?
The system responsible for protecting the internal organs and allowing movement is known as this.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
This organ produces bile, which helps digest fats.
What is the liver?
This condition occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, leading to brain cell death.
What is a stroke?
This condition is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, leading to impaired nerve signal transmission.
What is multiple sclerosis?
This condition, characterized by progressive scarring of lung tissue, often results from long-term exposure to harmful particles, and is commonly associated with asbestos exposure.
What is pulmonary fibrosis?
This type of muscle injury occurs when muscle fibers are overstretched or torn, commonly referred to as a "pulled muscle."
What is a strain?
This condition occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the digestive tract, leading to chronic inflammation, ulcers, and sometimes fistulas. It commonly affects the ileum and colon.
What is Crohn's disease?