collection of similar cells that perform a particular function. each has a specific function and can be recognized by its characteristics appearance.
physical foundation of the body; consists of the bones and movable and immovable joints.
SKELETAL
affects growth, development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body; consists of specialized glands
ENDOCRINE
The CRANIUM is made up of 8 bones; what are they?
Occipital, Parietal, Frontal, Temporal, Ethmoid, Sphenoid
insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen stimulate functional activity or secretion in other parts of the body.
HORMONES
supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue. it contracts and moves various parts of the body.
MUSCULAR
REPRODUCTIVE
The Voluntary Muscle has three parts; what are they?
Origin, Belly, Insertion.
what is the function of the reproductive system?
producing children and passing on our genetics from one generation to another.
contracts and moves the various parts of the body.
MUSCLE TISSUE
carries messages through, controlling and coordinating all bodily functions.
RESPIRATORY
The nervous system is divided into three main subdivisions; what are they
CNS, PNS, ANS
the lungs are spongy tissues, inhaled air is exchanged for ______ _______ during one breath.
CARBON DIOXIDE
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
controls the steady delivery of the blood through the body.
CIRCULATORY
breaks down food into smaller and smaller particles to absorb nutrients or for excretion
DIGESTIVE
the heart is the bodys pump, it keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system. the heartbeat is regulated by the vagus nerve/ automomic nervous system. the heart beats a what per minute?
72 to 80 times per minute
the digestive system prepares nutrients for use by the cells through five basic activites:
Ingestion, Peristalsis, Digestion, Absorption, Defecation
NERVE TISSUE
LYMPHATIC
elimination of waste matter
EXCRETORY
this organ secretes enzymes necessary for digestion, synthesizes proteins, and detoxifies the blood. it also regulates sugar levels in the blood, what organ is this?
LIVER
what is the excretory system responsible for?
purifying the body by eliminating waste matter