Human anatomy
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
what type of blood cells fight infection and disease?
White blood cells
which body system breaks down food into molecules that the body can absorb?
digestive system
What disease is caused by the body not producing enough insulin/not reacting to insulin?
diabetes
What is the term for an organism that makes its own food?
Autotroph
What muscle is the main one used for breathing?
Diaphragm
What is the most common blood type
O+
This system works closely with the lungs to deliver oxygen to tissues and remove carbo dioxide from the body
circulatory
This condition causes swelling and pain in the joints, often in the elderly.
arthritis
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46
Which part of the brain coordinates balance and movement
cerebellum
What organ does diabetes affect?
pancreas
what is the name of the long pipe that carries air into the lungs?
trachea
This condition occurs when airways swell and make breathing difficult, often triggered by allergens.
What hormone regulates sleep-wake cycle ?
Melatonin
What bone in the body is the longest?
what is the name of the pigment responsible for giving skin/hair color?
melanin
what system of the body regulates body temperature,metabolism,and other functions?
endocrine
This disease is caused by a bite from a mosquito carrying a parasite, common in tropical regions
malaria
What do we call a change in a gene that leads to variation?
Mutation
What carries blood away from the heart
blood vessels
Which organ detoxifies chemicals, metabolizes drug and produces bile?
Liver
What are the tiny sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
alveoli
This disease weakens bones, making them more fragile and likely to break. This is common in the elderly
osteoporosis
What law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?
The Law of Conservation