Muscular and Skeletal
How many bones in an adult's skeletal system
206
Body system that produces chemical messengers called hormones, which regulate body processes.
Endocrine System
Collection of similar cells that do a certain job for the body.
Tissue
What are the three main parts of the nervous system?
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Part of the nervous system that carries nerve signals between the brain and the body.
Spinal Cord
Body system that allows people to think, use the senses, move, and maintain important body processes.
nervous system
Body system that removes liquid waste from the body.
Urinary System
Group of cells that produce and release substances into the body.
a Gland
Location in the body where two or more bones meet and are held together.
a Joint
Small arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and pick up cells’ waste.
Capillaries
What are the three main types of muscles found in the body?
Smooth Muscles - digestive system, respiratory system (involuntary)
Cardiac Muscles - heart muscles that help pump blood (involuntary)
Skeletal Muscles - Help move bones (voluntary)
Collection of tissues that perform a specific job.
an Organ
Collection of organs that work together.
a Body System
Structures made of tough tissue that connects muscle to bone.
Tendons
Watery part of blood.
Plasma
Carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body?
Carries oxygen poor blood from the body back to the heart?
(Veins or Arteries)
1. Arteries
2. Veins
Body system that covers and protects the entire body. (Skin, Hair & Nails)
Integumentary System
Body system of organs and tissues that help fight infections.
Lymphatic System
Structures made of tough tissue that connects bone to bone.
Ligaments
Master gland of the body, which releases hormones to control other endocrine organs.
Pituitary Gland
Muscles can only do this to bones (they cannot push them):
What is PULL?
Cell that is specialized to receive and send signals.
a Neuron
Part of the brain that controls coordinated, smooth muscle activity.
Cerebellum
Part of the brain that controls the heartbeat and breathing rate.
Brain Stem
Fish-shaped organ behind the stomach that makes many kinds of enzymes needed for digestion.
Pancreas