Helath,Fitness.Wellness Flashcards
Bones
Structure and protection
joints
place where to bones meet
Cartilage
covers end of bones; protects against friction
Ligaments
binds bones together
Tendons
attaches bones to muscles
striated
skeletal
smooth
visceral
Cardiac
striated and smooth; only found in the heart
Nervous System
command center
controls and regulates body
Two divisions: Central : Brain and Spinal cord
Peripheral: Nervous tissue that resides outside brain and spinal cord
Cardiovascular System
Delivers blood throughout body
* Heart
* Blood Vessels
Respiratory System
Acquires oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide
*Lungs
Respitatory passages: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, primary bronch
Digestive System
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
Digestive tract
long tube that extends from the mouth to the anus
salivary glands
moisten food, and begin carbohydrate breakdown
Liver
metabolizes macronutrients ; produces bile
Gallbladder
stores bile
Pancreas
secretes substances that aid in digestion
Urinary System
Filters blood and removes waste as urine
kidneys
major urinary organ
Ureter
moves urine from kidneys to bladder
Bladder
stores urine
Urethra
conveys urine from bladder to outside of the body
Immune System
Cells, tissues, and organs that fight disease causing pathogens
Lymph nodes
A small bean-shaped structure that is part of the body’s immune system. Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease.
Bone marrow
Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue that is in the medullary cavities (centers) of bones. Healthy bone marrow is an essential part of the body, as it contains stem cells that produce blood cells and the cells that make up the immune system.
Tonsils
What are tonsils? Your tonsils are two round, fleshy masses in the back of your throat (pharynx). Part of your immune system, your tonsils are like lymph nodes. They help filter out germs that enter through your nose or mouth to protect the rest of your body from infection.
Spleen
An organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen makes lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells, and destroys old blood cells. It is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach.
Thymus gland
The thymus gland is in the chest between the lungs. It makes white blood cells (T lymphocytes) which are part of the immune system and help fight infection. The thymus gland is in the chest, between the lungs and behind the breastbone or sternum.
Integumentary System
hair ,skin, nails
skin
maintains body temperature
protects from environment
lubricates
hair
provides insulation
Nails
protects fingers and nails
Endocrine System
Controls body through hormones
Maintains homeostasis
Glands and hormones they produce
Female Reproductive system
Male reproductive system
Produce and release spermatozoa, which is another word for sperm cells