Define
Define the word organ and give an example
A group of tissues working together to perform a particular job. Example: stomach,heart, kidney etc.
The kidneys and bladder are apart of what system
Excretory system
What is the functions of the lymphatic system
Removing excess fluid around organs, producing white blood cells, and absorbing and transporting fats
What unit is used to measure the amount of energy in food
Calories
Which human process continues life
Reproduction
What two systems do the lungs belong to
Respiratory and Excretory
What organ is known as the colon
The large intestine
Define antibody
A protein made by plasma cells in responce to an atigen
Which systems sends messages through the nerves to the rest of the body
Nervous system
What substances are produced by the endocrine system
Hormones
What are the primary functions of the skeletal system
Stores minerals, helps the body move, protechts internal organs, provides support
What is the difference between veins and arteries
Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood to the heart
Joints belong to which body system
Skeletal system
What is a lymphocyte
A type of white blood cell that is made in the thymus, the spleen or the bone marrow
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are all
macronutrients / nutrients