MODULE 01 Flashcards
how many times can the human adult stomach expand
4 times, 2 L
How many feet long is the human digestive tract?
29 FEET
When a structure has proper form, it will have proper functioning.
order of the organization of human body
chemical - cellular - tissue - organ – organ system - organismal
The axial region forms the main vertical axis of the body, and includes
the head, neck, and trunk.
The appendicular regions include the ______that attach to the axis.
limbs or appendages
makes up our body covering and includes our skin and associated
structures such as our hair and nails.
The integumentary system
includes the bones and joints of the body.
The skeletal system
this system contains your muscles.
muscular (The muscular and skeletal systems work together for movement and support.)
includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that run throughout the body.
The nervous system
includes glands that produce and secrete hormones*.
The endocrine system
, these two organ systems function in the integration and coordination
of the body to act as a unit.
endocrine, and nervous
starts at the mouth with a long tube and ends at the anus.
The digestive system
allows you to breathe and includes the nose, air passageways, and lungs.
The respiratory system
system includes blood, blood vessels, and the heart
The cardiovascular