The Human Body Flashcards
provides oxygen, nutrients and hormones to muscles, tissues and organs throughout the body
Circulatory system
moves fresh air into your body while removing waste gases
Respiratory system
converts the foods we eat into their simplest forms, like glucose, amino acids, or fatty acids
Digestive system
carry signals to and from the brain and spinal cord to different parts of the body
Nervous system
made up of glands that make hormones
Endocrine system
the tissues, glands, and organs involved in producing offspring
Reproductive system
keeps fluid levels in balance and defends against infections
Lymphatic system
includes your bones, muscles, cartilage and connective tissue like ligaments and tendons
Skeletal system
composed of muscle fibers where their predominant function is contractibility
Muscular system
your body’s outer layer; it consists of your skin, hair, nails and glands.
Integumentary system
filters blood and creates urine as a waste by-product
Urinary system
helps with moving and storing energy, absorbing vitamins and making hormones.
lipids
supplies amino acids for the growth and maintenance of our cells and tissues
proteins
serves as the primary information-carrying molecules in cells and plays an important role in directing protein synthesis (DNA & RNA)
nucleic acids
refers to the head
cephalic region
encompasses the upper arm
brachial region
the liver is found in the ____ region
epigastric
the spleen is found in the ___ ___ region
left hypochondriac
the small intestine is found in the ___ ___ region
right hypochondriac
the appendix is found in the ___ ___ region
right iliac
the sigmoid colon is found in the ___ ___ region
left iliac
