BODY ORGANIZATION
Our body is made up of cells, __________, organs, and organ systems.
Tissues
I am the largest organ in the body.
Skin
Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
The Heart
The liver is responsible for making this. It helps break down fat into small droplets that can be digested.
Bile
The digestive process begins in the _____________.
Mouth
This organ system in your body takes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide.
Respiratory System
I am the middle layer of the skin.
Dermis
What are 3 ways to keep your cardiovascular system healthy?
1) Eat a healthy diet
2) Exercise
3) Do not smoke or vape
Name the 4 components of blood and tell what each of them do.
1) Plasma - liquid part of the blood. 90% water, 10% other materials. Things transported through the blood travel in plasma.
2) Red blood cells - takes oxygen from the lungs and delivers it to cells throughout the body.
3) White blood cells - fight disease in the body
4) Platelets - form blood clots
The stomach wall contains what kind of muscle tissue?
Smooth muscle tissue
I am the smallest unit of organization in the human body. The body has millions of these.
Cells
I am the outer layer of the skin - the part you see.
Epidermis
These are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
Veins
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles and give an example of each.
Voluntary Muscles - muscles that are under your conscious control. (Walking, writing, running, etc)
Involuntary Muscles - muscles that are not under your conscious control. (heart beating, digestion, etc)
What is the most important nutrient our bodies need?
Water
This tissue provides support for your body and connects all of its parts.
Connective Tissue
Name 1 of the 3 ways we learned about how to care for your skin.
Eat a healthy diet
Keep your skin clean
Limit Sun Exposure (Wear sunscreen)
What is the smallest blood vessel in the body?
Cappilary
As lymph travels through the lymphatic system, it passes through small knobs called ______________________________.
Lymph Nodes
What are the two types of digestion?
Mechanical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
I am located within the cell membrane of a cell.
Nucleus
This is the layer of skin where hair follicles are located.
Dermis
The large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are_____________________.
Arteries
What are the 3 functions of the skeletal system?
providing shape and support
protecting internal organs
movement and protection
Almost all digestion of nutrients takes place in the _____________________________.
Small intestine