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

Maria Cruz

Anatomy Wk 6-12

QuestionAnswer
What are the functions of the CNS? The CNS is responsible for processing information, coordinating body functions, and controlling thoughts, emotions, and senses
What role do enzymes play in digestion? Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions, including those involved in breaking down food.
What are the three main functions of the digestive system? The three main functions are digestion (breaking down food), absorption (taking in nutrients), and elimination (removing undigested waste).
Where does gas exchange take place in the respiratory system? Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli, where thin-walled air sacs are in close contact with capillaries (tiny blood vessels).
How does the respiratory system work with the cardiovascular system? The respiratory system provides the oxygen that the cardiovascular system transports throughout the body, and the cardiovascular system removes the carbon dioxide produced by cells, which is then exhaled by the respiratory system.
How does the respiratory system help with speech? Air moving through the vocal cords in the larynx creates sounds, which are then shaped by the mouth, tongue, and other structures to produce speech.
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? The two main divisions are the central nervous system (CNS) (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) (nerves and ganglia
How does the nervous system respond to stress? The hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, preparing the body for a "fight-or-flight" response.
What is the cardiac cycle? the series of events that occur during one complete heartbeat. It involves the coordinated contraction and relaxation of the heart's chambers (atria and ventricles) to pump blood throughout the body
What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing? The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and relaxes, causing the chest cavity to expand and contract, facilitating breathing
Created by: mariac2028
Popular Science sets

 

 



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