Human Body Vocab Set 1

Front

Tube-like tissue carrying blood away from the heart.

Back

Arteries

Front

Tube-like tissue that carries blood to the heart.

Back

Veins

Front

Fine branching blood vessels allowing material transfer into blood.

Back

Capillaries

Front

Air sacs in lungs for gas exchange

Back

Alveoli

Front

Muscle under lungs that contracts to fill lungs with air.

Back

Diaphragm

Front

An acid-like substance that breaks down food in the mouth

Back

Saliva

Front

Tube connecting mouth to stomach

Back

Esophagus

Front

Cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other cells

Back

Neuron

Front

Tissues connecting bones to bones

Back

Ligaments

Front

Tissues covering bone ends to prevent rubbing

Back

Cartilage