Human Body Systems

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___.

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

The last chance for the body to absorb water & minerals into the blood before exiting the body.

Which part of the brain controls your voluntary muscles?

What is the function of the bronchi?

What does the diaphragm do when you breathe in?

These prevent the blood in the heart from pumping backwards.

Which type of muscle is voluntary?

Which half of your cerebrum helps you think about abstract things like music, colors, & shapes?

Which type of muscle is your bicep muscle?

Which half of your cerebrum is more analytical, helping you with math, logic, & speech?

Which type of muscle is found in your heart?

The side of the heart that sends oxygen-rich blood out to the body.

What are the two main sections of the nervous system?

The blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place.

Gets oxygen from the environment & removes carbon dioxide & other waste products from the body.

What is the flap of tissue that covers the trachea & keeps food from entering your lungs?

Which part of the brain releases hormones into your body?

The blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Which part of the brain is like your brain's inner thermostat?

Where saliva breaks down the chemicals in the food making the food mushy & easy to swallow.

Organ that stores the food you've eaten.

The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

The side of the heart that sends blood to the lungs.

Which type of muscle is found in your stomach & helps with digestion?

Organ that makes juices that help the body digest fats & protein.

The top 2 chambers of the heart.

Which part of the brain is your memory found in?

Which half of your body does the left half of your cerebrum control?

What is the function of the dome-shaped diaphragm?

Which part of the brain connects the brain to the spinal cord?

The cerebrum makes up what percentage of the brain's weight?

1) Produces Movement 2) Keeps body temperature stable 3) Maintains Posture

Which part of the brain is the biggest?

Very last stop on the digestive tract where solid waster remains until it exits the body.

1) Gives your body structure 2) Allows your body to move 3) Protects your internal organs

Transports materials from the digestive and respiratory systems to the cells.

1) Transmits & interprets sensory information 2) Transmits motor information

In the lungs, the exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ & the capillaries.

Organ that filters out harmful substances or wastes.

The wall of muscle that separates the right & left sides of the heart.

Uses muscles to move the food from the mouth to the stomach.

Moves & breaks down food into smaller, usable nutrients.

What are the 3 different types of muscles?

Which part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?

Organ that breaks down food so your body can absorb all vitamins & minerals into your blood.

Which 2 parts does the central nervous system include?

Which part of the brain controls your involuntary muscles?

The bottom 2 chambers of the heart.