Body makeup
Cells
what is the basic unit of life
Brain
what is
control center of the body, where all processes are relayed through
consists of cerebrum (controls though and senses) and cerebellum (controls motor functions) control center of the body, where all processes are relayed through
consists of cerebrum (controls though and senses) and cerebellum (controls motor functions)
Digestive system
what is to convert food particles into simpler micro molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body
Nose
what is internal entry and exit point for air
Mouth
what is to chew and grind up food
saliva also begins the chemical breakdown
tissues
what is clusters of cells performing a similar function
Spinal cord
what is sends instructions from the brain to the rest of the body and vice versa
any organism with a major nerve cord is classified as a chordate
reproductive system
what is produces, matures, nourishes, and stores
gametes.
Pharynx
what is serves as a passage way for both air and food at the back of the throat
Spleen
what is produces and stores white blood cells
organs
what is made of tissues that perform one specific function
Nerves
what is conduct impulses to muscle cells throughout the body
Respiratory system
what is to provide the body with a fresh supply of oxygen for cellular respiration and remove the waste product carbon dioxide
Larynx
what is your “voicebox”, as air passes over your vocal chords, you speak
Liver
what is produces bile, which breaks down fats in foods
organ systems
what is groups of organs that perform a specific purpose in the human body
Lungs
what is allows us to breathe.
They bring oxygen into our bodies, called inspiration or inhalation and send carbon dioxide out, called expiration or exhalation.
This exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is called respiration.
Immune system
what is to remove infectious diseases and other pathogens from the human body
Trachea
what is the “windpipe”, or what connects your pharynx to your lungs -- a piece of skin, called the epiglottis, covers the trachea when you swallow, preventing food from entering
Pancreas
what is secretes digestive enzymes, produces the hormone insulin that regulates blood sugar levels.
nervous tissue
what is receives messages from body’s internal and external messages analyze data & direct response
Heart
what is the muscle in the center of your circulation system, pumping blood around your body as your heart beats.
This blood sends oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body, and carries away unwanted carbon dioxide and waste products.
Excretory System
what is to rid the body of wastes, including excess water and salts
Bronchi
what is the two large passageways that lead from the trachea to your lungs (one for each lung)
Large intestines
what is removes water from the chyme and gets the waste ready for excretion