Body Cavities
Body cavities are used to protect and cushion internal..
What are organs
This system protects the body and consists of bones
what is the skeletal system
This system excretes waste
what is the urinary system
Toward the head or upper body
What is superior
Smallest unit of life
What are cells
This cavity is enclosed by the ribs
What is the thoracic cavity
This system protects and includes the skin and nails
what is the integumentary system
This system delivers air to the lungs
what is the respiratory system
The back of the body
What is posterior
Consists of specialized cells
What is tissue
These are suspended within cavities
What are internal organs
This system has glands that produce hormones
What is the endocrine system
This system is responsible for the movement of the body
What is the muscular system
Away from the surface, further in the body
What is deep
Consists of organ systems
What is an organism
This is the thin tissue that lines internal cavities
What is the serous membrane
This system processes food
What is the digestive system
This system keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends against infections
What is the lymphatic system
Referring to the side, away from the midline
What is lateral
Consists of different types of tissue to perform a specific function
What is an organ
The thoracic and abdominopelvic region are separated by
What is the diaphragm
This system contains the brain and spinal cord
What is the nervous system
This system permits blood flow and consists of the heart and blood vessels
What is the cardiovascular system
Away from the point of origin
What is distal
Different organs that work together
What is an organ system