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Which system is responsible for the procreation of other organisms?
The Reproductive System.
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Which system is responsible for the break down of food into simpler chemical compounds?
The Digestive System.
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Which system is responsible for the intake of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide?
The Respiratory System.
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Which system is composed of ductless glands, regulates and controls growth, reproduction, and health of the body?
The Endocrine System.
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Which system eliminates solid, liquid, and gaseous waste products from the body?
The Excretory System.
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What are the components of the digestive system?
- Salivary Glands
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
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When does digestion begin?
As soon as food is ingested.
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What acid and enzymes are in the stomach and break down food?
hydrochloric acids & pepsin enzymes.
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What are the projections in the small intestine wall that absorb nutrients?
Villi
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According to the textbook, what two things can help promote good digestion?
Happiness & Relaxation
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Which organ of the excretory system converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system?
Liver.
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What is the ammonia converted into?
Urea.
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Which organ of the excretory system stores urea received from the liver?
Kidneys.
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This structure of the kidneys filter out waste products and water.
Nephrons.
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This organ of the excretory system releases water, carbon dioxide and other waste products through the sweat glands.
Skin.
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Why is breaking air through the nose healthier than breathing through the mouth?
- The mucous membranes in the nose filter out dust and dirt.
- The nose warms air as it travels through the nasal passages.
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What are the primary organs of the respiratory system and what is the function of each organ?
- Lungs: process oxygen for absorption into the blood, releases carbon dioxide as exhaled.
- Diaphragm: expands and contracts forcing air in and out of lungs.
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What two types of glands are part of the integumentary system?
Sebaceous & Sudoriferous.
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What makes up the integumentary system?
Skin and it's layers.
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