What type of blood is considered the universal donor?
Type O
What are two functions of the skeletal system?
Supports the body, protects the organs
What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?
It allows us to breathe.
What is digestion?
It is the chemical breakdown of food.
What are the two layers of bones?
Outer, inner
Why does blood circulate through the body?
It delivers oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues.
What does CNS and PNS stand for?
Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
It protects the body from illness.
Why is excretion important to the human body?
It removes waste from the body.
What are the 3 types of muscles?
Smooth, skeletal, cardiac
Why is the heart important to the human body?
It pumps blood to all parts of the body.
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
Voluntary are muscles you know you are moving, and involuntary move unknowingly.
What is respiration?
It is the cycle of inspiration and expiration.
What are the two types of glands?
Pituitary, adrenal
What does the endocrine system do?
Releases hormones into the bloodstream to control metabolism, emotions, and growth.
What are the 4 parts of blood?
Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
What are the 3 main parts of a neuron?
Cell body, dendrites, axon
What are the 5 parts of the lymphatic system?
What are the 3 most common digestive problems?
Heartburn, diarrhea, constipation
Tell me the process on how a reflex works.
PNS sends signal to CNS, CNS gathers the message sends it back to PNS and it alerts muscles.
What are the 5 parts of the cardiovascular system?
Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood
What are the 4 connective tissues?
Cartilage, ligament, tendon, ossification
What are the 7 parts of the respiratory system?
Nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, diaphragm, lungs
What are the 5 parts of the excretory system?
Lungs, skin, large intestine, liver, urinary system
What is the process of blood circulation?
Right atrium->right ventricle->arteries->veins->left atrium->left ventricle