Exam8 Flashcards
What are tissues ?
Group of cells working together
What is the smallest structural unit that the body is made up of ?
Cells
What are organs ?
Collection of tissues
What are body system ?
Collection of organs
What is the function of the cardiovascular system ?
Transport oxygen , waste & nutrients
What is function of the gastrointestinal system ?
Digest , breakdown , absorb , eliminate waste
List 3 types of cell in you blood and their function ?
Red blood cell - carry oxygen , white blood cell - fight of infection.
Plateles - clotting
What is the alimentary tube ?
Tube from the mouth to the anus
What are the “ accessory organs “ belongings to the GI system ?
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
What is the function of the skeletal system
- structure
- support
- produce blood cell
- body heat
What is the function of the muscular system ?
Motion & blood warm
Cardiac , smooth , skeletal muscle
What is the difference between an endocrine gland and exocrine gland ?
Endocrine - secrete things into your body
Exocrine - secrete things outside of your body
What is the negative feedback system ?
An important way the body maintain hemoestasis (like a thermostat)
Eg: it tells the hormone when to stop (insulin )
What is the function of the respiratory system ?
Gas exchange
Eliminates CO2
Takes in O2
Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs ? What gases are exchanged ?
Aveoli
O2 & CO2