Anatomy
This structure connects the pharynx to the stomach.
What is the esophagus?
The kidney's main role in the body is this.
What is filtering waste from the blood?
A medication that reduces inflammation.
What is an anti-inflammatory?
The energy currency of cells.
What is ATP?
During decomposition, this body part is usually the last to break down.
What is the skeleton(bones)?
The pancreas is part of both the endocrine and this system.
What is the digestive system?
The lung's alveoli are essential for this exchange.
What is gas exchange(oxygen and carbon dioxide)?
A common pain reliever that also reduces fever.
What is acetaminophen?
These molecules speed up chemical reactions.
What are enzymes?
This is what happens to a body after death when it starts to break down and return to the environment.
What is decomposition?
This is the longest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This electrolyte is crucial for muscle contractions and nerve signaling.
What is calcium?
This opioid is used for pain relief.
What is morphine?
This is the monomer unit of proteins.
What is an amino acid?
This type of animal, often seen eating dead animals helps break down and clean up remains.
What are scavengers (like vultures or coyotes)?
The only movable bone in the skull.
What is the mandible?
These glands release sweat to help cool the body.
What are sweat glands?(or eccrine glands)
This type of medication is used to lower cholesterol levels.
What are statins?
This vitamin is crucial for collagen synthesis.
What is vitamin C?
When a body is decomposing it may release a strong odor, mainly due to the buildup of gas.
What is methane?
These bones protect the heart and lungs.
What are the ribs?
The liver produces this protein to help maintain blood pressure.
What is albumin?
This term decribes an undesired reaction to a drug.
What is a side effect?
DNA is transcribed into this cell.
What is mRNA?
This is the stage in decomposition when the body begins to lose shape and soft tissues break down.
What is active decay?