Anatomy Basics
What is the study of the human body, all its parts, and how it's put together?
Anatomy
What is the name for the skeleton of a person's or animal's head?
Skull
What is the body system the breaks down food and absorbs nutrients?
Digestive System
a condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an imbalance of electrolytes and water.
Dehydration
A thick, slippery substance produced by the body. Helps to keep dust and other bad things from entering the lungs.
Mucus
What is the word for an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved?
Hypothesis
What is the name of the longest bone in the body? Hint: Thigh bone
Femur
The organ that produces bile and stores glucose
Liver
These are found in plant products, fruits, grains, and vegetables. Most of your energy usually comes from these.
Carbohydrates
The folds of tissue within larynx that vibrate and produce sounds.
Vocal Chords
What is the control center of the cell?
Nucleus
Muscles are made up almost entirely of this. This is necessary for muscles to grow.
Protein
These organs filter blood from the renal arteries and produce urine as waste
Kidneys
The 9 amino acids that your body needs, but cannot be made by the body; they must be eaten in foods.
Essential Amino Acids
Blood cells that perform the function of destroying disease-causing microorganisms
White Blood Cells
What is the "power plant" of the cell? It gives each cell it's might and power.
Mitochondria
What is the area inside of bone that makes blood cells?
Red Marrow
The organ that stores bile and releases it as needed into the small intestine.
Gall Bladder
This vitamin is water soluble; required for growth & repair of tissues and to make collagen, helps burns, wounds, teeth, gums, speeds healing of colds/illnesses. Found in citrus fruits, green peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, green veggies.
Vitamin C
Liquid part of blood
Plasma
What are the "grocery stores" in the cell? They keep a supply of proteins and fats that the cell makes.
Golgi Bodies
What is the name for the muscles in your heart?
Cardiac Muscles
The wormlike tube on the cecum that provides a safe place for friendly bacteria to hide from illness
appendix
This mineral is essential for bone/teeth health and muscle function. Found in dairy, cabbage, salmon, spinach, etc.
Calcium
The maximum volume of air your lungs can hold after a maximum inhalation
Total Lung Capacity