Endocrine
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release ___________
hormones
True or false: Renal and urinary systems are the same
True
The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces without changing its chemical composition
Mechanical Digestion
a hollow, muscular tube
Esophagus
the branch of science that studies the structural organization of living things, specifically focusing on the internal and external structures of organisms
anatomy
The hormones that are produced and released into the body act as _______ _________ to regulate many bodily functions, such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and stress response
chemical messengers
True or false: The renal system is a set of organs that make blood and remove it from the body
false
True or false: The digestive system is essential for maintaining bodily functions and overall health
true
a hollow, expandable organ that stores urine
Bladder
the control center of the cell, which contains all of the cell’s genetic material (DNA)
nucleus
Which is NOT a key organ of the endocrine system?
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
Ovaries
Testes
Kidneys
Which is NOT a key organ of the renal system?
Kidneys
Ureters
Pancreas
Bladder
Urethra
Pancreas
The digestive system is crucial for breaking down food, _________, and eliminating waste;
absorbing nutrients
thin tubes that connect each kidney to the bladder
Ureters
AKA your body’s command center
Contains your brain, spinal cord, and nerves
nervous system
What are hormones?
chemical messengers produced by glands and released into the bloodstream
The renal system is crucial for maintaining what?
overall health
The process where enzymes break down food molecules into smaller, absorbable building blocks (such as amino acids, sugars, and fatty acids)
Chemical Digestion
paired, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on top of each kidney
Adrenal Glands
attach muscles to bones, are made of rope-like collagen fibers
Tendons
Hormones regulate bodily functions from metabolism and reproduction to mood and growth; they achieve this by acting as a _____ that binds to specific receptors on target ________
ligand, cells
What four things does the renal system do?
filtering blood, removing waste, regulating blood pressure, and balancing electrolytes and fluids
What organ is missing from the digestive system?
Mouth
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Esophagus
four small, endocrine glands that are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
Parathyroid Glands
it covers and lines body surfaces, providing a protective barrier and facilitating absorption, secretion, and excretion
epithelial