Cells
Everything begins with this___________.
Cell
What is the cavity containing the heart and lungs
Thoracic Cavity
Largest organ of the body.
Skin
Layer of skin containing blood vessels and nerves.
Dermis
The function of this body system is to produce, store, and release hormones.
Endocrine System
Organelle that produces ATP is called _____.
Mitochondria
The abbreviation for Upper-left abdominal quadrant.
LUQ
Gland that produces sweat.
Sudoriferous gland
Flat bones in the body are_________ & ________.
skull & ribs
These chemical messengers increase or decrease the activity of target cells.
Hormones
These are hair-like structures that move substances across cell surface.
Cilia
The five body cavities.
Cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
Type of muscle found in organs.
Smooth muscle
Small round bone held in place by tendons.
Sesamoid bone
These male organs produce sperm and testosterone.
Testes
Comprised of protein microfilaments and microtubules
Cytoskeleton
The main body planes.
Sagittal, transverse, frontal
Bone marrow responsible for hematopoiesis.
Red bone marrow
Connective tissue covering bone ends.
Articular cartilage
These structures receive the egg during ovulation and connect to the uterus.
Fallopian Tubes
The three main parts of a cell.
Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Term for maintaining internal stability.
Homeostasis
Tissue connecting muscle to bone.
Tendon
Main function of cartilage.
Protects and supports other tissues
Monthly hormonal fluctuations that prepare the uterus for pregnancy and result in menstruation if no fertilization occurs describe this process.
Female reproductive cycle / menstrual cycle