Circulatory system
what is the function of the Circulatory system?
to circulate nutrients gases hand hormones through out the blood which then gets delivered to the cells
To exchange gases between the atmosphere and the blood (O2and CO2)
what does the largest intestine absorb?
salt and water
what does the endocrine system do?
producing and secreting hormones
what does the nervous system do?
the function of the nervous system is to sense and respond to stimuli inside and outside of the body
what does circulatory do?
transports materials through out the body
what is the definition of breathing?
The physical process where you inhale and exhale air in and out of your lungs
what is the smallest intestines responsible for?
the absorption of nutrients from the chyme
what is the function of the hormones
chemical messengers that are produced in the body and helps regulate and control the activity of certain cells/organs
what does both ES and NS both do
they both send signals around the body
what does the heart do?
The heart is the muscle that pumps blood to the rest of the body
what is the definition of respiration?
Chemical reaction where O2 is used to breakdown Glucose in order to create ATP
what does the digestive system do?
breakdown food and absorb the nutrients into the bloodstream
what is the target cell?
a cell that has receptor molecules for specific hormones
what does Es stand for
hormones
what is the arteries function?
Carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart (largest)
where does gas exchanges happen?
Gas exchange happens in the alveolus through the process of diffusion
what does mechanically do?
physical breakdown of food
Ex: chewing, cutting
what is the receptor molecules
specifically shaped protein molecules in the cell membrane that receives chemical mess from other cells
what does NS stand for
neurons
what is the composition of blood?
The blood is both a fluid and tissue that contains red blood, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
where does O2 diffuse and where does it carry itself through?
O2 diffuses in the blood and is carried throughout the body through the circulatory system
what does it chemically do?
breakdown food into simpler nutrients (glucose,o2,co2)
ex: saliva ,acids, enzymes
what does the pancreas do?
regulates the blood sugar level
what does stimuli mean
a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue