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Human Body

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Cells make up tissues, tissues make up ___________, organs make up organ systems.   organs  
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What system is made up of a wide variety of tissues an organs that are responsible for voluntary and involuntary movement?   Muscular  
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What system of the human body is responsible for carrying on the species?   reproductive  
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The arrangement of bones, ligaments, and cartilage that hold and cushion bones in place is known as what system?   skeletal  
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What body system is the only system we do not need to live?   reproductive  
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What body system is made up of nerves, a spinal cord, and a brain?   Nervous System  
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What body system consists of ductless glands throughout the body that assist in the control of life processes or metabolism?   Endocrine System  
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Blood, the heart, and all related vessels that carry and distribute blood are a part of which body system?   Circulatory System  
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What is the system that rids your blood of wastes and controls blood volume by removing excess water produced by cells?   Excretory/Urinary  
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Organs in what system include the mouth, nasal cavities, larynx, the trachea, the bronchial tubes, and the lungs?   Respiratory  
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What body system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, gall bladder, pancreas, rectum, and anus?   Digestive System  
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What is the cord of nerve tissue extending through the spinal canal of the spinal column?   Spinal Cord  
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What is the large muscle that is the principle muscle of respiration?   Diaphragm  
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What is the upper left chamber of the heart that receives blood from the pulmonary veins?   Left Atrium  
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What is the upper right chamber of the heart that receives blood from the Vena Caca and Coronary Sinus?   Right Atrium  
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What is the muscular organ stores and breaks down ingested food?   Stomach  
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What is located below the cerebrum at the rear of the skull that coordinates balance and muscle activity?   Cerebellum  
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What part of the brain is continuous with the spinal cord and controls reflexes, respiration, and heartbeat?   Brain Stem  
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What is the anterior and largest part of the brain that consist of two halves?   Cerebrum  
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What is the lower part of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord and is part of the brain stem?   Medulla  
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What sac-like respiratory organ serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood?   Lungs  
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What is the muscular tube for the passage of food from the pharynx to the stomach?   esophagus  
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What do we call either of the main branches of the trachea?   bronchial tube  
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What is the tube that connects the mouth and nasal passage with the esophagus?   Pharynx  
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What is the flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea?   Epiglottis  
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What is the upper part of the trachea that contains the vocal cords?   Larynx  
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What is the tube that leads from the larynx to the bronchial tube and carries air into the lungs?   Trachea  
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In this organ, digestion is completed and nutrients are absorbed by the blood. It consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.   Small Intestine  
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What organ absorbs water and eliminates solid waste?   Large Intestine  
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What stores bile from the liver until it's needed for digestion?   Gall Bladder  
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What organ makes insulin and substances that stops the action of stomach acid; it also produces enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into the small intestine? It is located behind the stomach.   Pancreas  
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What secretes bile to break down food and removes waste from the blood?   Liver  
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What is the average life span of a human?   70-75  
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What are the 4 Stages of Growth and Development?   Infancy Childhood Adolescence Adulthood  
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What is know as the time from birth to death?   Life Span  
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What stage of growth and development last from birth to around 18 months in age?   Infancy  
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What is the final stage of growth and development?   Adulthood  
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What stage of growth and development extends from infancy to sexual maturity (puberty)?   Childhood  
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What stage of growth and development begins around age 12 or 13;includes puberty and a final growth spurt?   Adolescence  
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