Body Systems Flashcard

Front

The endocrine system plays a major role in:

gas exchange

,

hormone production

,

active defense against pathogens

,

movement

Back

hormone production

Front

What does the lymphatic system provide?

Back

extra defense against pathogens

Front

The large intestine (or colon) absorbs _____ while the small intestine absorbs _____.

Back

water, nutrients

Front

Our blood appears to be different shades of red because of differing levels of _____ within the blood cell.

Back

oxygen

Front

This body system helps the body to regulate temperature as well as water loss.

Back

Integumentary

Front

An example of an involuntary action is:

tossing a baseball

,

waving hello to a friend

,

jerking your hand away from a hot flame

,

when your mom makes you do chores

Back

jerking your hand away from a hot flame

Front

At the cellular level, the nervous system uses cells called

Back

neurons

Front

What do your bones NOT do? Options: protect your organs, help with hormone production, provides support, produces blood cells from bone marrow.

Back

help with hormone production

Front

Arteries are vessels that typically carry blood

Back

away from the heart

Front

Where does digestion begin?
Options: large intestine, mouth, small intestine, kidneys

Back

mouth