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major organ of the circulatory system, whose function is to pump blood throughout the body.
Heart
a major organ of the excretory system whose main function is filtering the blood.
Kidney
links the brain to the peripheral nervous system (The nerves throughout the body)
Spinal Cord
Shape and support, protecting organs, producing blood cells
Functions of the skeletal system
where blood cells are produced.
Red bone marrow
Upper chambers of the heart where blood enters.
Atria
part of the central nervous system that controls most body functions.
Brain
The brain and the spinal cord.
Central Nervous System
Flexible connective tissue found on the ends of bones that keeps them from rubbing together.
Cartilage
place in the body where 2 or more bones come together.
Joint
Lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart
Ventricles
controls coordination and balance
Cerebellum
receiving information and directing body responses. Major organs - Brain spinal cord, and nerves.
Nervous system function
the framework made up of all the bones in the body.
Skeleton
involuntary muscle found in internal organs EXCEPT the heart
Smooth muscle
blood vessels carrying blood AWAY from the heart
Arteries
The largest part of the brain that is responsible for thinking, reasoning, processing sensory information, and voluntary activity of the body.
Cerebrum
digestion (breaking down food) and absorption of nutrients. Major organs are the stomach and small intestines.
Digestive system function
Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.
Ligament
involuntary muscle found ONLY in the heart
Cardiac muscle
blood vessels carrying blood TO the heart
Veins
Controls and regulates involuntary body functions such as respiration, heartbeat, blood pressure
Brain Stem
to excrete, or get rid, of waste produced by the body. Major organs include the kidneys and large intestines
Excretory system function
Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Tendon
voluntary, striated muscle responsible for movement.
Skeletal muscle