This deck contains flashcards, with side2 being the question and side 1 being the answer. Topics include: What are the major organs of the body? Function of the heart Structure of the human skeleton Main parts of the brain Role of the lungs Function of the kidneys Structure and function of the liver Anatomy of the digestive system Function of the skin Main components of blood Function of the nervous system Structure of a neuron Role of the endocrine system Function of the pancreas Anatomy of the cardiovascular system Role of the lymphatic system Structure of the muscular system Function of the immune system Anatomy of the urinary system Role of the reproductive system Function of the spleen Structure of the eye Anatomy of the ear Role of the thyroid gland Function of the adrenal glands Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract Role of the bone marrow Structure of the respiratory system Function of the esophagus Role of the small intestine Anatomy of the large intestine Function of the bladder Structure of the spine Role of the pituitary gland Function of the gallbladder Anatomy of the joints Role of the hypothalamus Function of the ovaries/testes Structure of the heart chambers Role of the trachea
What are the major organs of the body?
Function of the heart
Structure of the human skeleton
Main parts of the brain
Role of the lungs
Function of the kidneys
Structure and function of the liver
Anatomy of the digestive system
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What are the major organs of the body?
Heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, brain, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bladder, sex organs, blood vessels, muscles, skin, bones
Function of the heart
Pumps blood throughout the body
Structure of the human skeleton
206 bones including the skull, spine, rib cage, arm and leg bones
Main parts of the brain
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem
Role of the lungs
Take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide
Function of the kidneys
Filter waste from the blood and produce urine
Structure and function of the liver
Processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, makes blood clotting proteins
Anatomy of the digestive system
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Function of the skin
Protection, sensation, heat regulation
Main components of blood
Red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma
Function of the nervous system
Sends and receives signals to and from the body's muscles and organs
Structure of a neuron
Cell body, axon, dendrites, synapse
Role of the endocrine system
Regulates bodily functions through hormones
Function of the pancreas
Produces insulin and digestive enzymes
Anatomy of the cardiovascular system
Heart and network of blood vessels
Role of the lymphatic system
Transports lymph and white blood cells to fight infection
Structure of the muscular system
Muscles and associated tissues (e.g. tendons)
Function of the immune system
Defends against pathogens and disease
Anatomy of the urinary system
Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra
Role of the reproductive system
Reproduction and fertility related functions
Function of the spleen
Filters blood and helps fight infections
Structure of the eye
Cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina
Anatomy of the ear
Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear
Role of the thyroid gland
Regulates metabolism and protein synthesis
Function of the adrenal glands
Produce hormones that help control stress, immune system, metabolic rate, blood pressure
Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract
Esophagus, stomach, intestines
Role of the bone marrow
Produces red and white blood cells and platelets
Structure of the respiratory system
Nose, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), bronchi, lungs
Function of the esophagus
Transports food from the throat to the stomach
Role of the small intestine
Digests and absorbs nutrients
Anatomy of the large intestine
Absorbs water from waste before excretion
Function of the bladder
Stores urine until it is excreted
Structure of the spine
Vertebrae, intervertebral discs, sacrum, coccyx
Role of the pituitary gland
Controls other endocrine glands and regulates growth and development
Function of the gallbladder
Stores bile to help digest fat
Anatomy of the joints
Synovial, fibrous, cartilaginous
Role of the hypothalamus
Links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland
Function of the ovaries/testes
Produce sex hormones and gametes (sperm/eggs)
Structure of the heart chambers
4 chambers: 2 atria and 2 ventricles
Role of the trachea
Transports air to and from the lungs
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