Science Test 2 Flashcards
What are the Function/Functions of the Cardiovascular System?
Circulates blood throughout the body and consists of the heart and blood vessels. Also responsible for moving nutrients throughout the body.
What are the Functions of the Endocrine System?
Collection of glands that secrete hormones. This produces and releases hormones.
what are the Functions of the Integumentary System?
It is to protect the body from damage and consists of the skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
what are the functions of the lymphatic system?
vessels that carry lymph throughout the body help fight against infections.
what is the function of the urinary system?
produces, stores, and eliminates fluid wastes
what is the function of the digestive system?
breaks down food which includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines
list the most basic cell forms to the most complex
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organims.
what is thermoregulation?
to regulate the internal temperatures.
humans maintain an internal temp of what.
98.6 F
how do thermoreceptors detect a change in the body?
A nerve in the skin and brain that detect a change
what is positive feedback?
Positive feedback enhances or amplifies the stimulus.
what is negative feedback?
Negative feedback reduces or inhibits the stimulus.
do arteries go away from the heart or toward your heart?
the go away from the heart
Are the arteries oxygenated or deoxygenated?
there are oxygenated :)
Do veins go away from your heart or do they go toward your heart?
They go toward your heart