Body Systems
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves are all parts of this system
Nervous System
How many layers does human skin have?
Humerus
Muscles in your abdomen, also known as "6-pack"
Rectus abdominis
Type of blood cell that forms a clot to stop a cut from bleeding
Platelets
Breaks down food and prepares it for absorption into the blood; eliminates wastes
Digestive System
What is the function of the skin?
protects by acting as a barrier from pathogens, UV light, and chemicals
Bones in your fingers and toes
Phlanges
The two muscles in your upper arm; work as a pair to bend and straighten the arm at the elbow
Biceps brachii and Triceps brachii
Type of blood cell that fights infections
White Blood Cell (WBC)
Supports; allows movement; protects; produces blood cells
Skeletal System
Name the parts/major organs of the Integumentary System
Skin, hair and nails
Bone in front shoulder area, also called your collar bone
Clavicle
Name the three types of muscle
Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth muscle
Function of Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Carries oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body
Moves body parts; provides structure and support
Muscular System
The two ways skin helps the body maintain homeostasis
preventing water loss, regulate body temperature
OR
sweating and goosebumps
Ribs or ribcage
Two proteins responsible for contracting and lengthening muscle fibers
Actin and Myosin
Blood is part of which body system
Circulatory System
Controls most body functions
Nervous System
Largest organ in the body
Skin
Fibula and Tibia
Two factors that are important in building muscle
Diet and Exercise
Describe how blood and blood vessels support Homeostasis
when hot, blood vessels dilate (expand) and blood rushes to the surface of the skin to release the heat
when cold, blood vessels contract to keep the blood away from the skin's surface to conserve (keep) the heat in