Circulatory System
What is the basic function of the heart?
The heart acts as a pump, circulating blood throughout the body
How do we bring air into our lungs?
By the contraction of the diaphragm and muscles in between our ribs.
How are humans different to animals?
humans are different by: creation, dominion, intellect, language, morality, and eternal purpose
What structure is unique to mammals?
Fur
Name some features of a muscle that it might be named after
Size, shape, function, or number of origins
Describe the purpose of each part of blood
Red blood cells carry oxygen
White blood cells defend against infections
Plasma serves as a transport medium
Platelets aid in blood clotting
Which molecule carries oxygen throughout our bodies?
Hemoglobin
What is the purpose of skin?
to act as a protective barrier for the body, regulating temperature, sensing the environment, and preventing moisture loss
What are some example of wing types used by birds
High-lift, Soaring, High-speed, Elliptical
What are the 3 types of muscles?
Skeletal, Smooth, and cardiac
What is the difference in the flow of blood between and artery and a vein?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood into the heart
How is gas exchanged in the lungs?
Oxygen goes from the lungs into the bloodstream. At the same time carbon dioxide passes from the blood to the lungs
What are 3 types of human systems?
(Answers can be different)
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, and Immune
What structure do birds need in order to fly?
The keel bone
Describe the structure of a bone.
compact bone, spongy bone, and bone marrow. The outer layer of a bone is made of compact bone, while the inner layer is spongy bone. Bones also contain a soft connective tissue called bone marrow.
What are the major organs and tissues of the circulatory system?
Heart
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
What keeps food out of our lungs?
The epiglottis
What is the role of the lymphatic system in immunity and homeostasis
lymphatic system plays a crucial role in both by draining excess fluid from tissues, returning it to the bloodstream, and housing immune cells
What is the between between ectothermic and endothermic vertebrates?
Ectotherms rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature, while endotherms generate heat internally to maintain a stable body temperature
Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeletons
The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body, including the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum. The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs which attaches to the axial skeleton