A &p Flashcards
How many bones does are in an adult human?
How many in a child’s?
Adult 206
Child 302
What is the function of red blood cells ?
Carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
Function of the integumentary system
Protects body from injury and prevents dehydration
What is the nervous system composed of
Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
How many muscles are in the human body
Over 700
What is the axial composed of and how many bones are in it
Head, neck and trunk
80 bones
Appendicular is composed of
And how bones
Both arms and legs
126 bones
Function of the circulatory system
Distributes blood nutrients and hormones
What is the circulatory system composed of
Heart
Arteries
Brain
Function of the lymphatic system
Filtration
Respiratory system is composed of
Nasal cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Lungs Bronchial Alveoli
Everything is based of what position
Anatomic position
Anterior
Towards the front
Posterior
Towards the back
Superior
Towards the head
Inferior
Towards the feet
Metabolism
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur w/ in the human body