Body Systems
The "building block" of all living matter
Cells
What is the purpose of Body Functions?
Survival
The three types of muscle
Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle
Mineral that bones are made of
Calcium
The four major types of structures
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems
Describe what Body Functions are
Body functions are the reactions of Body Systems to an external factor
What type of muscle is the heart?
Cardiac
____ connect muscles to bones. _____ connect bones to bones.
Tendons Connect muscles to bones. _____ Ligaments connect bones to bones.
The 5 vital organs essential for survival
Brain, Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver
Describe how a young adult's body functions would be more efficient and effective than someone of old age.
Body functions become more efficient and effective as we age until young adulthood. Then they do the opposite during late maturity and old age as cells age.
Describe the difference between Voluntary and Involuntary muscles.
Voluntary Muscles you have to think about the movement before it can be done, Involuntary is done automatically by the Nervous System
Bones allow movement at the joints and provide ______ and _______
Each system is made up of varying organs that work together to perform a function for the body system.
Describe the term "Homeostasis". Give an example of this in terms of Body Functions.
The body's way of being level, where all the systems are working together properly and are constant in the internal environment. Ex: Sweating helps maintain body temperature.
The main purpose of skeletal muscle is to...
Contract and relax for movement
Skeletal Muscles work with bones to give your body
_____ and ______
Stability and the ability to move