Respiratory system
What does the Respiratory system do?
Helps humans breathe
What is the long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
Double points for spelling it!
The esophagus
What is the largest artery in the body, which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
What is the male reproductive organ that produces sperm?
Testes
What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system that transmits signals?
Neuron
What is the process called by which oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the lungs?
Gas exchanging
What is the process called by which food is broken down into smaller components in the stomach?
Digestion
What is the main function of red blood cells in the circulatory system?
To transport oxygen
what is the monthly cycle that prepares the female body for potential pregnancy?
The menstrual cycle
What are the two main components of the central nervous system?
The brain and spinal cord
What disease causes inflamed airways and difficulty breathing often triggered by allergies?
Asthma
Which organs produce bile, which is important for fat digestion?
How many chambers does the human heart have?
What is the process called when a sperm cell joins with an egg cell?
Fertilization
What is the part of the nervous system responsible for involuntarily actions, like heartbeat and digestion?
Autonomic nervous system
What is the primary muscle responsible for breathing located beneath the lungs?
The Diaphragm
What type of nutrient is primarily broken down in the small intestine and provides energy to the body?
Carbohydrates
What is the liquid part of the blood that carries cells, nutrients, and waste products?
Plasma
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone
What chemical messenger is released by Neurons to communicate with other cells?
Neurotransmitter
What term describes the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breathe?
Tidal volume
What is the term for the condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn?
Double points if you spell or say the scientific name!
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Gerd)
What condition is characterised by high blood pressure in the arteries?
HyperTension
What is the term for the period of development of a fetus in the womb?
Gestation
What is the Neurological disorder characterised by the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness?
Double points if you can say or spell the scientific word?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)