Endocrine
This system uses hormones to control and coordinate body functions over time.
What is the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM?
This organ pumps blood throughout the body and is about the size of your fist.
What is the HEART?
This organ is the main part of the respiratory system where oxygen enters the blood.
What are the LUNGS?
This process breaks down food into smaller molecules so the body can absorb nutrients.
What is DIGESTION?
This organ stores urine until it is ready to leave the body.
What is the BLADDER?
This is an example of a hormone.
What are adrenaline, estrogen, cortisol, insulin, testosterone, thyroxine, melatonin, etc... (choose one)
These blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.
What are ARTERIES?
This gas is taken into the body during inhalation and is needed by cells to produce energy.
What is OXYGEN?
This organ stores and churns food, mixing it with acids and enzymes to help break it down.
What is the STOMACH?
This process removes waste and extra water from the blood to maintain homeostasis.
What is EXCRETION?
This gland produces insulin and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
What is the PANCREAS?
These cells in the blood carry oxygen throughout the body.
What are RED BLOOD CELLS?
This gas is removed from the body when you exhale.
What is CARBON DIOXIDE?
This organ breaks down and absorbs food as nutrients.
What is the SMALL INTESTINE?
This tube carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
What is the URETHRA?
These are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target organs.
What are HORMONES?
This type of blood vessel is very small and allows oxygen and nutrients to pass into tissues.
What are CAPILLARIES?
This tube carries air from the throat down into the lungs.
What is the TRACHEA?
This tube carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
What is the ESOPHAGUS?
These tubes carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
What is the URETER?
What is BLOOD?
This is the Greek prefix relating to the heart and its functions.
What is CARDI or CARDIO?
These tiny air sacs in the lungs are where gas exchange occurs.
What are ALVEOLI?
This organ absorbs excess water and concentrates waste.
This organ filters blood to remove waste and extra water, forming urine.
What is the KIDNEY?