ch 2 Human body Flashcards
1
Q
homeostasis
A
harmonius balance among various body systems
2
Q
growth
A
division + enlargement-cells
3
Q
development
A
maturation process, body systems mature + able perform complicated tasks
4
Q
body systems
A
group organs work together peform function body
5
Q
functions bones
A
support body protect vital organs maintain posture produce blood cells in marrow movement (with joints)
6
Q
axial skeleton
A
skull
spinal bolum
rib cage
breast bone
7
Q
appendiculur skeleton
A
hands, feet, arms, legs, shoulder blades, pelvis
8
Q
scoliosis
A
lateral curvature spine
9
Q
skeletal muscle
A
voluntary muscles (can be controlled)
10
Q
flexors
A
muscles contract joints
11
Q
extensors
A
muscles straighten joints
12
Q
metabolism
A
body cells supplied o2 + disposes co2
13
Q
integumentary systems
A
skin, hair, nails
14
Q
capillaries
A
tiny blood vessels connect arteries + veins
15
Q
hemoglobin
A
protein carries o2 from lungs to body, give blood red colour
