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Mod 1 Body Systems and Functions Flashcards

1
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Arteries

A

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

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2
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Collection of organs that work together to perform special functions

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Body system

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3
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The basic functional unit of body structure

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Cell

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4
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Part of the nervous system that functions to coordinate the activity of all parts of the body

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CNS

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5
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Away from the surface or farther into the body (bones are deeper than skin)

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Deep

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6
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The substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen

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Hemoglobin

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7
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Steady or stable body state maintained when all organ systems in the body work together

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Homeostasis

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8
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Protection against a disease or condition

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Immunity

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9
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The coloured part of the eye

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Iris

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10
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Structures made of different tissues that are arranged to perform a specialized function

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Organs

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11
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The main function of the _ is to connect the CNS to the limbs and organs of the body

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PNS

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12
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The white part of the eye

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Sclera

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13
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Near the surface of the body

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Sclera

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14
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A group of cells that are similar to each other in structure and function

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Tissue

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15
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Blood vessels that return blood to the heart

A

Veins

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16
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Which type of bone is located in the spinal column?

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Irregular

17
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The peripheral nervous system has how many pairs of cranial nerves?

A

12

18
Q

Which characteristic is not a basic taste sensation?

A

Spicy

19
Q

Which term is another name for leukocytes?

A

White blood cells

20
Q

Digestion begins in which body structure?

A

The mouth

21
Q

How many kidneys does the average human have?

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Two

22
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Which structure is included in the upper respiratory system?

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The nose

23
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Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?

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The spleen

24
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Where are the mammoth glands located?

A

The breasts

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