Mod 1 Body Systems and Functions Flashcards
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Collection of organs that work together to perform special functions
Body system
The basic functional unit of body structure
Cell
Part of the nervous system that functions to coordinate the activity of all parts of the body
CNS
Away from the surface or farther into the body (bones are deeper than skin)
Deep
The substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen
Hemoglobin
Steady or stable body state maintained when all organ systems in the body work together
Homeostasis
Protection against a disease or condition
Immunity
The coloured part of the eye
Iris
Structures made of different tissues that are arranged to perform a specialized function
Organs
The main function of the _ is to connect the CNS to the limbs and organs of the body
PNS
The white part of the eye
Sclera
Near the surface of the body
Sclera
A group of cells that are similar to each other in structure and function
Tissue
Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
Veins
Which type of bone is located in the spinal column?
Irregular
The peripheral nervous system has how many pairs of cranial nerves?
12
Which characteristic is not a basic taste sensation?
Spicy
Which term is another name for leukocytes?
White blood cells
Digestion begins in which body structure?
The mouth
How many kidneys does the average human have?
Two
Which structure is included in the upper respiratory system?
The nose
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
The spleen
Where are the mammoth glands located?
The breasts
