Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Choosing Good Health

Chapters 3-4

TermDefinition
where you grew and developed inside your mother before you were born womb
took the place of your kidneys, lungs and intestines before you developed organs placenta
Your mother's blood provided oxygen and nutrients through this umbilical cord
tiny living units your body is made of_ cells
similar substance organs are formed of tissues
you should exercise how often? at least 3 times a week
this fatty deposit restricts blood flow plaque
what allows the muscle's to maintain a slight contraction and keeps them firm? muscle tone
what type of exercise increases the ability of the cardiovascular system to transport and process oxygen? aerobic
muscle that controls breathing in your body diaphragm
your lungs contain tiny air sacs called? alveoli
joints able part of body formed by this solid, tough tissue cartilage
immovable point of the body where muscle is attached origin
cell membrane supervises substances entering and exiting the cell
the nucleus controls every function in the cell
tiny organs that perform chemical reactions and functions in the cell organelles
tissue is formed by groups of similar cells
systems are formed by groups of organs
energy boosters adrenals
alarm clock pineal
reproducers gonads
white blood cell storage thymus
"master gland" pituitary
chemical reaction center thyroid
sugar supervisors islets of Langerhans
Created by: marlin saylor
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards