Heart
what is the function of the heart?
to pump blood throughout the body
What is the largest organ in the body?
The skin
name two types of birth control methods
Implant, IUD, sterilization, injection, Pill, patch, Vaginal ring, diaphragm, male condom, female condom, cervical cap, sponge, fertility awareness, spermicide, etc.
what vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to sun light
Vitamin D
What is the largest bone in the body
Femur
Which ventricle is more muscular? (the right or the left?)
The left ventricle
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar?
The pancreas
how many weeks is a typical pregnancy?
40, (38-42)
what is the main role of red blood cells?
to carry oxygen throughout the body
how many bones does an adult have?
206
What are the four chambers of the heart?
right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
which organ's main function is to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood
The lungs
how often does ovulation usually happen?
once every month
what is the primary muscle used in breathing?
the diaphragm
What is the primary function of the immune system?
to protect the body against pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and to eliminate foreign substances
Name one of the four main valves of the Heart
Tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral (bicuspid), and the aortic valve
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood to produce urine?
The kidneys
What term describes the natural end of a woman's reproductive years?
Menopause
What does DNA stand for?
deoxyribonucleic acid
what hormone is often called the stress hormone?
Cortisol
The membrane potential in heart cells is primarily influenced by the movement of what three key ions
Ca2+, Na+, K+
Where does the most nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?
The small intestine
What organ develops in the uterus during pregnancy?
The placenta
what type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
arteries
Where are red blood cells produced?
In the bone marrow