Skeletal and Muscle System
Network of bones inside the body.
The Skeletal System
What nutrients do our bodies need the most?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What is the name of the simple carbohydrate that is in most fruits?
Fructose
Why is the conchae called that way?
Because it has twists and turns like a conch shell.
What do you call the blood that is carrying oxygen? What do you call the blood that has given up oxygen?
Oxygenated blood. Deoxygenated blood.
What composes the skeleton and allow you to move?
Joints
What are the FOUR kinds of teeth?
Incisors, cuspids, premolars, and molars
What molecules are strung together to make a protein?
Amino acids
What are the three parts in the pharynx?
Nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the laryngopharynx
What "military vehicle" protects your body from invaders and speeds up healing?
White blood cells
What is the name of the thick fluid that fills the cavity inside the bones?
Bone marrow
What special chemical is in saliva and helps with chemical digestion?
Enzymes
What are fats also called?
Lipids
What are the "strings" in the larynx called?
Vocal cords.
What percentage of plasma is blood made of?
55%
What are the three kinds of muscles in our body?
What are the three parts of the small intestine?
Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
What are the two essential fatty acids called?
Omega 3 and omega 6
How many alveoli do the lungs hold?
600 million
What protein do red blood cells make?
Hemolglobin
Method of cells to generate energy that does NOT require oxygen?
Anaerobic
What organ produces urine?
The kidneys.
What are the alphabet vitamins?
A, B (8 different kinds), C, D, E, and K
What would be the total lung capacity of an adult man if he took a deep breathe?
6 liters
What are the special markers in the blood called?
Antigens