Integumentary/lymphatatic
List the three layers of skin in order from top to bottom
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
what type of bone is located on the most outer portion of your bones; giving it strength and protection
compact
the circulatory system help protect our body against disease by doing what?
transporting white blood cells
what organ of the respiratory system is known as the voice box
larynx
what makes the up the main processing unit of the nervous system
brain and spinal cord
white blood cells are also known as
lymphocytes
Of the 3 types of muscles we discussed, which one of them is voluntary?
skeletal
after traveling through the body, blood makes its way back to the heart via
IVC SVC
what place does gas exchange occur in the lungs
alveoli
this is known as our fight or flight system
sympathetic nervous system
how does the integumentary system remove waste from the body
via sweat
muscles contract which generates heat
gas exchange happens through
diffusion
this lung disease is caused by e cigarette and vape use causing symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, chills and nausea
what nervous system function is responsible for initiating and controlling movements and responding to stimuli
motor function
melanoma develops from cells known as melanocytes. In our bodies, what do these melanocytes produce
melanin
This disease of the muscular system causes progressive muscle weakness, difficulty walking, running, jumping, frequent falls, etc. What is this known as
muscular dystrophy
there is a movement of oxygen from blood into the cells; when this happens what substance is also move out of the cells
carbon dioxide
when our respiration rate is low, how does our body sense this to make us inhale.
receptors in the arteries and aortic arch can sence a change in o2 and co2 levels
how does urine get from the kidneys to the bladder
Which two glands are most associated with this system
sebaceous and sweat
The skeletal system plays a role in blood cell production, where does this take place?
bone marrow
coronary heart disease happens when
arteries are narrowed or blocked due to plaque build up
this muscle help move air into and out of our body by creating a vacuum as we breathe
diaphragm
this ocurrs when bacteria eneter the urinary tract causing pain or burning during urination, frequent need to pee, cloudy or bloody urine
UTI