Applied Science Flashcards
How is the Human body organized?
Atoms>Cells>Tissues>Organs>Organ systems>Organism
What are Organ Systems?
A group of organs working together to perform biological functions
How many Organ Systems are in the body?
11
What Organ Systems are in the Body?
The circulatory(cardiovascular) system
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
The Integumentary system
The Endocrine system
The Gastrointestinal system
The Urinary(excretory) system
The Muscoskeletal system
The Reproductive system
The Immune system
What are the most prominent Organ Systems regarding human movement?
The Nervous system
The Muscular system
The Skeletal system
What is the Control center of the body and the most important Organ System in the body?
The Nervous system
Name the parts of the Nervous System
Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
What is the Nervous system responsible for?
Responsible for controlling the voluntary(conscious or deliberate) and involuntary (automatic) functions of the body and the mind
What critical role the Nervous system and its divisions play in the human movement?
They communicate with the muscle system and initiate movement
