Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
What is the function of the circulatory system?
To transport blood, oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
What is the function of the respiratory system?
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the air.
What are the two main types of digestion?
Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion
What is the function of the endocrine system?
To produce hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
The liver
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle tissue
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?
A tendon connects muscle to bone, while a ligament connects bone to bone.
What is the function of the kidneys?
To filter waste products from the blood and produce urine.
What is the function of the spleen?
To filter blood, store blood cells, and fight infection.
What is the function of the pancreas?
