Nervous System
What are the three parts of the nervous system?
The brain, spinal chord, and nerves
what atrium receives oxygen-rich blood?
the right atrium
what creates a vacuum effect to suck in air?
the diaphragm contracting
where is the saliva made?
the salivary glands
What are the three main parts of the brain?
the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
what is the largest artery of the body?
the aorta
what are at the end of bronchial tubes?
bronchioles
where does partially digested food travel to get to the stomach?
the esophagus
millions of nerves
one cell thick
what are the name of the sacs that air enters at the end of the bronchioles?
alveoli
where is bile made?
the liver
what are nerves made of?
nuerons
what divides the right and left side of the heart?
the septum
what is often known as the windpipe?
the trachea
what does the large intestine do?
soaks up remaining water
what are neurons made of?
axons and dendrites
what vessels transport blood toward the heart?
veins
where is oxygen exchanged for carbon dioxide?
capillaries
where are enzymes from the pancreas mixed with partially digested food?
the small intestine