intro to human body Flashcards
integumentary system
forms external body covering & regulate body temperature
endocrine system
regulation of body processes through hormone production
nervous system
processing area for sensory input, which causes appropriate responses
respiratory system
gas exchange between internal and external environment
cardiovascular system
circulate blood which transport gases, nutrients and waste
digestive system
physical and chemical breakdown of food to allow absorption of nutrients
lymphatic system
circulation of lymph, which maintains fluid balance and fight infections
reproductive system
production of reproductive cells
urinary system
filtration of blood and excretion of waste from the body
skeletal system
support and protection of many internal organs
muscular system
voluntary and involuntary movement
synthesis anabolic reaction
small to larger building reactions
decomposition catabolic reaction
larger to smaller breakdown reactions
exchange displacement reaction
chemical bonds that are both made and broken
acidosis
condition where pH of the blood is too low, Too many H+ ions
