circulatory
heart
a hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
Nose
A pathway for oxygen to enter the lungs. Lined with hair and mucus to help filter larger particles from the air we breathe.
skeletal system
all the supporting and protecting of the body made of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
what is chemical digestion?
when your body breaks down food into nutrients
Smooth muscles
Smooth muscles are found within the internal organs such as the intestines, stomach, and bladder. They are involuntary muscles and are under the control of the autonomic nervous system.
arteries
Carry blood that has oxygen and nutrients to all the parts of the body.
Lungs
The organ which allows oxygen to get to the blood and helps remove waste gasses such as carbon dioxide.
ligaments
connect bone to bone
what is mechanical digestion?
the kind of digestion that takes place when you chew your food
skeletal muscle
Muscle tissue that is attached to the bones. This muscle is striated and under voluntary control.
blood
Composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma that have different functions.
diaphragm
Sheet of muscle beneath the lungs that contracts and relaxes which changes the air pressure in the chest cavity to move gasses into and out of the lungs.
bones
these tissues contain blood vessels and nerves; therefore, they can repair themselves and become stronger after healing than the original bone was
Mouth
A body opening where an animal takes in food. Mechanical and Chemical digestion start here.
cardiac muscle
Involuntary muscle tissue found only in the heart.
veins
Carry waste products from all the parts of the body back to the heart.
pharynx
muscular funnel passageway used by food, liquid and air, which helps with swallowing. The epiglottis is attached at the base of this tube.
cartilage
these tissues do not contain blood vessels and nerves and are hard to repair; it becomes weaker after an injury
Saliva
The liquid produced in the mouth that aids Chemical Digestion.
tendon
Connects muscle to bone
circulatory
Its function is to pump blood through the body.
Alveoli
Clusters of thin-walled sacs surrounded by capillaries allow for a quick exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
hinge
type of joint; ex: knee, elbow
Esophagus
The tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. Food is moved through a process called Peristalsis.
Involuntary Muscle
A muscle that is not under conscious control