removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism
100
What are muscles?
They are bundles of cell & fibers that work in a simple way.
100
What are the 3 systems that protect your body from disease, infection, and damage?
integumentary, immune, and lymphatic systems
100
What does the endocrine system do?
it produces and secretes hormones
200
What is the purpose of the circulatory system?
Permits blood to circulate & transport nutrients
200
Name at least 3 major organs of the digestive system.
stomach, esophagus, liver, small intestine, large intestine, pharynx/throat, etc.
200
What does the skeletal system consist of?
bones, cartilage, & joints
200
What system is our defense against infections and diseases?
the immune system
200
What is the endocrine system made of?
a collection of glands, includes ovaries & testes
300
This system provides oxygen to the body's cells while removing carbon dioxide?
the respiratory system
300
What is the job of the kidneys in the urinary system?
filter blood to remove wastes and produce urine
300
What is the nervous system made of?
brain, spinal cord, & nerves
300
What systems filters out organisms that cause disease , produces white blood cells and generates disease fighting antibodies?
the lymphatic system
300
What does the endocrine system produce?
collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
400
Name 3 organs of the circulatory system.
heart, lungs, arteries, veins, coronary, portal vessels, etc.
400
What is the purpose of the digestive system?
to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body
400
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
A genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move.
400
What system protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside?
integumentary system
400
What are the major glands of the endocrine system?
hypothalamus, thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, etc.
500
How does the circulatory system and the respiratory system work together?
When you breathe in, your respiratory system receives fresh oxygen. The oxygen first goes into your lungs and then into the left side of your heart. It is then pumped by the heart into your blood
500
How does the excretory system work with the digestive system?
These organs all work together to convert food from its raw form into nutrients the body can use, while processing and disposing of the remaining waste materials
500
How do skeletal, muscular, & nervous system relate?
They help produce movement in your body.
500
How does the lymphatic, immune, and integumentary relate to each other?
They all provide protection against diseases/infections that could harm body.
500
What do you call a scientist that studies the endocrine?