Body Systems
This system helps with breaking down food by secreting enzymes.
Includes: esophagus, stomach, intestines, etc.
What is digestive system?
membrane that lines the organs
visceral
the brain is found in the ____________cavity and the heart is in the ______________cavity
cranial; thoracic
the term that deals with the structure and what things are called_______________
anatomy
the nucleus is the brain of the cell and stores the genetic material--what does the mitochondria, known as the "powerhouse" of the cell do?
make energy through cellular respiration
Made up of heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular system
membrane that lines the cavities
parietal
pelvic; abdominal
the term that deals with the functions and how things work
physiology
the largest internal organ in the body is the...
liver
Includes hair, skin, nails, and glands. Covers the body, senses changes externally, helps with regulating body temperature.
integumentary system
membrane that lines the thoracic cavity
pleural
The only organ in this cavity is the spinal cord
vertebral cavity
what are the levels of organization from smallest to largest?
atom-molecule-organelle-cell-tissue-organ-organ system-organism
What is the broad thin muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?
diaphragm
consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, removes wastes and helps maintain water/electrolyte balance
urinary system
Membrane that lines the heart
pericardial
the pancreas is in the _______________cavity
the lungs are in the ________________cavity
the trachea is in the ________________cavity
abdominal
thoracic
thoracic
Name 5 characteristics of life
ANY 5!
1. Movement
2. Responsiveness
3. Growth
4. Reproduction
5. Respiration
6. Digestion
7. Absorption
8. Circulation
9. Assimilation
10. Excretion
the heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus are located in which of the following?
A. pelvic cavity
B. diaphragm
C. mediastinum
D. vertebral canal
C. Mediastinum
Consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, drains excess tissue fluid, involved in immunity.
lymphatic system
membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity
peritoneal
the five body cavities are:
thoracic, cranial, abdominal, pelvic, vertebral
what fluid separates layers?
serous
What are the two dissections we will be doing in this class this semester?
cow eye and frog