Skeletal System
What bone is located in the upper arm
humerus
The part of the body where food enters, and digestion begins.
mouth
Name five parts of the respiratory system.
lungs bronchioles
larynx alveoli
pharynx
bronchi
trachea
What makes up the circulatory system?
HEART
Blood
Blood vessels
What are the three groups of macromolecules?
carbs
proteins
lipids (fat)
What is the Femur?
thigh bone
Name two chemicals found in the stomach
HCL
pepsin enzyme
Running parallel to the food tube, which pipe brings oxygen to the lungs?
trachea
What are blood components?
RBC's
WBC's
Platelets
Plasma
Mention the two types of fats and give an example for each
saturated: butter
unsaturated: olive oil
what are the two sections of skeleton? Name a bone that belongs to each.
axial: rib cage, skull, sternum, vertebral column
appendicular: all other bones: legs, arms, etc
Which muscle or flap closes to prevent food choking?
epiglottis
The muscle responsible for expanding and contracting the lungs.
diaphragm
Mention three characteristics of arteries
carry blood under high pressure
thick wide walls
carry oxygenated blood
carry blood away from the heart
Mention four functions of proteins?
make up cell receptors
make up hormones
make your skin, hair nail, muscles
make up enzymes
make up neurotransmitters
What is purpose of the skeletal system?
provide structure and allow movement.
protect the internal organs.
store some minerals
blood cells production
What is the purpose of the digestive system?
absorb nutrients and eliminate waste
What are the two types of respiration?
internal and external
What are AV and SA nodes, where are they located?
cells to generated electricity in the heart
location: right atrium
Mention the two types of carbs and provide an example for each
complex carbs: sweet potato, fibers
simple carbs: sugar
How many bones make up your body?
206
Name two functions for the pancreas
makes three enzymes to digest proteins, fats, and carbs
make an alkaline environment in the small intestine for food digestion
produce insulin hormone
which blood vessel takes the deoxygenated blood to the lungs, & which one brings oxygenated blood back to the heart?
Deoxygenated blood: pulmonary artery
Oxygenated blood: pulmonary vein
Name the protein in the RBC's that carries oxygen
hemoglobin
How many amino acids are there? How many are essential and non-essential and where do you get them from?
20 amino acids
body: makes 12
diet: 8