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Anatomy Demers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Skeletal system | made of bones-- supports, protects, produces blood cells (organs--- any of the bones ex. femur) |
| Muscular system | works with the bones to move the body (organs--- all of the muscles ex. biceps, triceps) |
| Nervous system | group of organs (brain, spinal cord) that takes in information from the surroundings and responds to them |
| Lymphatic/Immune System | works to filter out unwanted materials especially viruses and bacteria (organs--- lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils) |
| Excretory/Urinary system | system that removes wastes in the form of urine (organs-- kidneys) |
| Reproductive System | system that results in the production of sex cells (for the creating of offspring) (organs--- testes, ovaries, uterus, penis, vagina) |
| Circulatory System | system that pumps the blood through the body to carry food and oxygen to the cells (organs--- heart, arteries, veins) |
| Integumentary system | system that includes the skin, hair and nails. Helps protect our body. |
| Respiratory system | system that brings oxygen into the body and releases carbon dioxide from our body (organs--- nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi, lungs) |
| Digestive system | system that breaks down food and absorbs the nutrients into the body to be used by the cells (organs-- mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines) |
| Endocrine system | system that releases hormones in the body, such as testosterone, estrogen, adrenaline etc. (organs include testes, ovaries, adrenal gland, pituitary gland) |
| Red Blood Cells | cells found in the blood that carry oxygen. (they are made in the bone marrow) |
| White Blood Cells | cells found in the blood that help fight off disease (they are made in the bone marrow) |
| Platelets | found in the blood they help clot blood (stop the bleeding when you get injured) |
| Anatomy | The study of the physical structures of living things. |
| Physiology | The study of how the structures of a living thing work. |
| Homeostasis | The idea that the body is kept in balance with all body systems working together smoothly. The nervous system helps maintain homeostasis. |