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Unit 1 QUIZ

Definition /AnswerTerm/Question
the term used for maintaining a stable internal environment Homeostasis
makes up 60-80% of the body weight; universal solvent for all metabolic reactions What is the function of water?
organs of the muscular system muscles and tendons
survival need required for the normal operation of the respiratory system and breathing. atmospheric pressure
is needed for chemical reactions to occur; like the release of energy from food molecules why do we need oxygen
Transports gases, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body. Function of the cardiovascular, circulatory system
skin organs of the integumentary system
secrete hormones, chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs endocrine system function
taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide (aka gas exchange between the air and lungs respiratory system function
heart, blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins) circulatory system organs
All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism; The break down of complex molecules into smaller ones or, the building of larger molecules from smaller ones are all part of metabolism metabolism
The study of body structure; what they parts look like, where they are located anatomy
the control of the body and communication among its parts nervous system function
brain, spinal cord, nerves organs of the nervous system
break down and absorbs nutrients from food; removes waste; maintains water balance digestive system function
The study of body function; what is the job of the parts, how do they work/function physiology
tonsils, thymus, spleen lymphatic system organs
lungs, trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles respiratory system organs
chemical level, molecular level, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism levels of organization (increasing order of complexity)
picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood lymphatic system function
Movement of the body; generating body heat muscular system function
pituitary, Pancreas, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pineal glands; ovaries, testes, endocrine system organs
protection from environmental hazards; temperature control integumentary system function
37 degrees Celsius normal body temperature
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine; pancreas, liver and gall bladder are (accessory organ) digestive system organs
To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward anatomical position
is needed for chemical reactions to occur; like the release of energy from food molecules why we need oxygen
nutrients, oxygen, water, stable body temperature, atmospheric pressure 9 survival needs
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