Digestive & Excretory
What is the order of structures in the digestive system?
Mouth - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - Large intestine
What are the goals of the circulatory system?
To bring nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells, to fight infection, remove cell waste, and regulate body temp
Which organs are included in this system?
Nose - Pharynx/Throat - Larynx - Trachea - Lungs - Bronchi/Alveoli - Bronchioles
What are the structures in the central nervous system, and what are the structures in the peripheral nervous system?
Brain, Spinal Cord; Nerves/Neurons
What are the purposes of the skeletal system?
Supports the body, protects organs, provides movement, stores minerals, and provides a site for blood cell formation
Which organs are included in the excretory system?
Skin - Lungs - Kidney
How many gallons of blood does your heart pump a day, and how big is the heart?
2000 gallons; fist sized
What substance is laced across the respiratory system that filters air while keeping it warm and moist?
Mucus
What is the biggest part of the brain that keeps us thinking? What is the part of the brain responsible for our balance and coordination?
The cerebrum; The cerebellum
What are joints, and what are inside of them to protect the bones?
The intersection of two bones, and cartilage protects any grinding between bones
What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?
Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of food, while chemical is the chemical breakdown
Which type of muscle is the heart made of?
Cardiac muscle
What is the gas exchange site, and where is the respiratory system is it?
The alveoli; The bottom of your lungs
What is the part of the brain that does the biggest job in keeping you alive?
The brainstem (controls breathing, heart rate, and swallowing)
What attaches bones together, and what attaches muscle and bones together?
Ligaments connect bone to bone, and tendons attach muscle to bone
Which organ regulates your PH levels, water content, and blood volume?
The kidneys
What is the difference between arteries and veins?
Veins carry lower oxygen blood away from the body, while arteries carry higher oxygen blood towards the body
What surround the alveoli?
Capillaries
What is the difference between somatic and autonomic motor systems?
Somatic motor systems are voluntary, while autonomic motor systems are involuntary
How many types of muscle are there, and what are they called?
There are 3, skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle
Where is our gut microbiome located?
In the large intestine
Which atrium in the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
The left atrium, the right atrium gives de-oxygenated blood to the right ventricle to deposit into the lungs
What is the muscle at the bottom of the chest that contracts and relaxes to force air in and out of our bodies?
The diaphragm
What are the 3 types of neurons?
Sensory, motor, and inter neurons
What kind of muscle lines blood vessels and dilates the pupil?
Smooth muscle