Mix of Body Systems
the oxygen-carrying protein in blood
hemoglobin
What component of blood contains iron that binds with oxygen?
Red blood cells
Name 1 part of the lymphatic system?
Adenoids, Tonsils d, Lymph nodes
The main airways that reach into the lungs are the
bronchi
The series of involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract is called
peristalsis.
types of cells in the blood that cause blood clots to form
platelets
a measure of the amount of force that blood places on the walls of blood vessels
blood pressure
the clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells
lymph
an inflammatory condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles become narrowed, causing difficulty in breathing
asthma
Food moves down through the digestive tract by a process of involuntary muscle contractions called
peristalsis
the fluid in which other parts of blood are suspended
plasma
What does every cell in your body need to move, reproduce, and turn food into energy?
oxygen
What are filters that trap bacteria and viruses called?
Lymph nodes?
a muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity
diaphragm
a yellow-green, bitter fluid important in the breakdown and absorption of fats
bile
Which cells attack the germs in your body?
white blood cells
Why is the circulatory system important?
It transports blood throughout the body.
What is the main function of the excretory system?
To remove all types of waste from the body.
What is the main organ involved in respiration?
the lungs
Which disorder is an inflammation of the bladder
Cystitis
What organ is responsible for breaking down and absorbing fats?
The liver.
cardiac muscle
What organs are part of it?
Name 2 of them.
The organs include the large intestine, lungs, skin, liver, kidneys, and bladder.
The body's process of getting oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide.
Respiration
the process of chewing
mastication