Skeletal System
surround ends of bones for protection and make up structure of many other body parts
what is cartilage?
Control and Communicate
what is the role of the nervous system?
protecting the body
What is the role of the immune system?
what is oxygen?
release chemical messengers into the bloodstream
Produces erythrocytes, white blood cells, and platelets
what is red marrow?
controls all vital functions of the body, contains 100 billion neurons
what is the brain?
produces your T-cells
what is the Thymus?
The role of the pulmonary system is to ____ __ from the atmosphere and the blood
what is exchange gas?
Master gland which controls growth, reproductiver and other hormones
what is the pituitary gland?
connects bone to muscle
what are tendons?
Connects the brain with the nerves located throughout the rest of the body
what is the spinal cord?
produces blood and defense cells
what is the spleen?
the main organ
what is the lung?
Regulates metabolic rate and protein synthesis
what is the thyroid gland?
layer over spongy bone which provides structure and support
what is compact bone tissue?
Bundles of nervous tissue which relays information
what are nerves?
protects the body against respitory and gastrointestinal infections.
air sacs in lungs where gases are exchange with the blood
what is the alveoli?
The body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors.
What is adrenal glands?
connects 2 bones together
what are ligaments?
What is the nervous system?
produces some T Leukocytes
what is bone marrow?
A protective barrier that also provides moisture to lungs
what is the respiratory epithelium?
Maintains circadian rhythms and regulates reproductive hormones
what is the pineal gland?