Bio: Body Systems Flashcard

Front

What are joints?

Back

A place where two or more bones meet

Front

What is the name for the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

esophagus

Front

In which organ does most of the nutrient absorption occur? Options: small intestine, large intestine, stomach, mouth

Back

small intestine

Front

What is the endocrine system?

Back

A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

Front

Ch 35: What is the main function of the endocrine system?

Back

It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

Front

Hormones travel through your:

blood

,

bone marrow

,

neurons

,

muscles

Back

blood

Front

What is the central nervous system made up of?

Back

brain and spinal cord

Front

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.

Back

True

Front

Within the lungs, the place where gas exchange takes place

Back

alveoli