Integumentary
What is the outer most layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What is the main organ of the respiratory system?
Lungs
What is the main function of the stomach?
Start chemical and mechanical digestion/breakdown of food
What type of muscle is found in out blood vessles and organs like the stomach, intestines, and bladder?
Smooth
What are sweat glands responsible for?
Producing sweat to cool the body/release heat
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gasses like oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?
Small intestine
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
Red Blood Cells
What is the role of hair in out integumentary system
To trap heat and stop dirt/germs from entering the body.
What type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What is the name of the tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs?
Alveoli
What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophogus
What is produced in out skin that give it it's color?
Melanin
What layer of skin is adipose tissue located?
Hypodermis
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the cardiovascular system?
Alveoli/Capillaries
What tube carries air from the nose and mouth to the lungs?
Trachea
Which organ produces bile to help break down fats?
Liver
If i increase my activity level, my heart rate will....
Increase
What function allows you to perform fine motor skills and precision movements with your fingers?
Dexterity
How long does it take on average for blood to circulate throughout the body?
20 seconds
Which muscle helps control breathing by contracting and relaxing?
Diaphragm
Which part of the digestive system absorbs water and forms waste (stool)?
Why does my left lung have 2 lobes when my right lung has 3?
To make room for my heart