Name the five functions of the skeletal system
support, protection, movement, storage, blood cell production
Where does digestion begin?
in the mouth
How do hormones travel through the body?
Through the bloodstream
What are the 3 main functions of the muscular system?
Move, maintain posture, produce heat
Name an example of a long bone
Femur, tibia, fibia, etc
What is the function of the thyroid?
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue in the body?
Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac
What is the purpose of a flat bone?
Protect organs
What are the 3 main functions of the digestive system?
digest food, absorb nutrients, eliminate waste
The endocrine system uses feedback loops to maintain what?
Homeostasis
Name one major muscle in the body
Bicep, Triceps, quadriceps, hamstring, deltoid, abdominals, pectorals
What is a hormone?
How much of your weight do muscles take up?
40-50 %
Ball and socket, Hinge, Pivot, Gliding, Fixed
Name 3 accessory organs to digestion.
liver, gallbladder, pancreas
A disease in the lungs caused by breathing in harmful chemicals.
What is emphysema (or lung cancer)?
Name one endocrine disorder
Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Cushing's Syndrome, Addison's disease, PCOS, etc
What are the 2 types of muscle movement?
Voluntary and involuntary