The Human Body
The smallest functional unit of an organism
What are cells
the breakdown of food into substances that can be used by the body
what is digestion
liquid waste that is produced in the kidneys
the structure that connects two or more bones
what is a joint
a single celled organism that produces their own energy and can be treated with antibiotics
what are bacteria
Groups of cells that are the same and work together to do a job in the body.
What are tissues
a muscular tube in the throat through which food travels from the mouth to the stomach
what is the esophagus
tiny filters in the kidneys that trap and remove waste from the blood
What are Nephrons
strong bands of tissue that attach to the ends of the bones at the joints
what are ligaments
an infectious strand of genetic code that must have a host in order to grow and reproduce. can be treated with antivirals
what is a virus
Self-contained groups of tissues that perform a specific job in the body
What are organs
a digestive liquid formed within the lining of the stomach that aids in digestion
What is Gastric Acid
inorganic materials that cannot be produced by the body, but are essential for healthy development
What are Minerals
flexible and strong connective tissue found between joints, in the ear and nose, and other parts of the body.
what is cartilage
what is the best way to prevent the spread of disease
what is washing your hands
your entire body is covered with this kind of tissue
What is skin
a greenish-brown liquid secreted by the liver that breaks down fat in foods
What is Bile
tiny tubes that form a network throughout the body to exchange oxygen, nutrients and waste between blood and tissues
what are blood vessels. The 3 types are arteries, veins, and capillaries,
another name for the funny bone, it is the long straight bone in the top of the arm.
what is the Humerus
The system in your body that acts as a protective armor against illness
What is the immune system
The name of a baby before it is born.
what are an embryo or fetus
organic compounds that are necessary for growth and nutrition and are needed in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be made by the body
What are Vitamins
the airways leading from the trachea to the lungs
What are bronchi
the soft tissue inside a bone where red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are created
What is Bone Marrow
The system in your body that is made up of glands, it releases hormones that help your cells communicate with each other. and makes your immune system stronger
what is the endocrine system