Musculoskeletal System
This is a rigid connective tissue consisting of collagen, calcium, and phosphate that makes up the mature skeleton
These are the two primary components that make up the Central Nervous System (CNS).
The brain and the spinal cord
These blood vessels are responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
Arteries
This organ processes blood from the digestive tract and is an "assistant" in the digestion process.
The liver
This subject pronoun must always be capitalized in English, regardless of where it appears in a sentence.
I
These are the two main portions of the skeleton; one includes the cranium and ribs, while the other includes the limbs and hips.
The axial and appendicular portions
This hemisphere of the brain is typically associated with language, processing, and social emotions.
The left hemisphere
This is the body’s largest organ and serves as a protective barrier against the outside world.
The skin
These are the three distinct sections that make up the small intestine.
The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
This is the third-person singular object pronoun used to refer to a male person (e.g., "The teacher asked ___ a question").
him
This specific body movement decreases the angle of a joint and brings two bones closer together, such as bending the elbow.
Flexion
These are the three membranous layers—dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater—that protect the brain and spinal cord.
The meninges
This is the outermost layer of the skin, containing cells called keratinocytes that produce protective proteins.
The epidermis
These three pairs of glands—parotid, sublingual, and submandibular—are located in the head and contribute to the first stage of digestion.
The salivary glands
This possessive adjective is used when referring to something belonging to "us" (e.g., "___ house is blue").
Our
These are the four primary shapes used to classify bones in the human skeleton.
long, short, flat, and irregular bones
This division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, such as dilating pupils and accelerating heartbeat.
The sympathetic system
These two proteins, found in the dermis, provide the skin with support, flexibility, and resilience.
collagen and elastin
This accessory organ of the digestive system stores bile.
The gallbladder
In the sentence "Me and Maria are friends," this is the word that makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
(It should be "Maria and I").
In the very young, the skeleton is mostly composed of this pliable material, which helps decrease the incidence of fractures.
The cartilage
This part of the peripheral nervous system transmits sensations and commands for movements specifically to the skeletal muscles.
The somatic system
This layer of fat and connective tissue located below the dermis insulates organs and stores energy.
The hypodermis
This structure, also known as the throat, serves as a common passageway for food and air.
The pharynx
These _____ refer to nouns that we already know and can represent people, places, or things.
Pronouns