Human Body Mid-Unit Review

This material prevents your bones from grinding and crashing into each other.

When you inhale, the ______________ pulls on the lungs causing a vacuume.

When someone calls your name, you can turn your head & look at them because of this joint.

(LT1) Loss of information would be immediately follow

What kind of joint is used to kick this ball?

A loud clap of thunder makes you jump.  What told  your brain that you heard thunder?

(LT 5) Support, protection, & production of blood cells are functions of what system?

What kinds of simple machines can be found in the body?

A doctor hits the right spot on your knee and it jerks up.  This reflex is handled by the 

The homecoming queen waves to the crowd. She is able to wave because of what joint in her hand?

If you find yourself stumbling and losing your balance often, your _____ may be injured.

(LT 15) Food is carried from the throat to the stomach by the contacting what type of muscles?

This part of your brain is responsible for involuntary life functions.

Your brother took your diary.  Your __ is telling you that you are furious>

(LT 12) The body maintains a stable internal temperature this energy transformation

Strong white tissue that connects bones to bones.

What gland causes your heart rate and breathing rate increase when your watch a scary movie?

A woman performs a beautiful ballet.  What gives her muscles the information to make them move?

(LT 4) The primary function of the respiratory system is

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are passed between capillaries and ______ by diffusion.

The picture below shows a tear of tissue that holds muscle to bone.  What is it?

Someone has diabetes needs to see an endocrinologist because there are issues with their

What sends information to your brain from your eyes?

Cardiac muscle is muscle only found where in the body?

What part of the blood is made in bone marrow and carries  oxygen to the cells?

(LT 3) A network of tissues that transport nutrients and oxygen through the body

(LT 2) The endocrine system is responsible for 

What kind of muscle is the person in this picture using?

When someone reaches over 7 feet in height, they sometimes have a condition with their _______.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?