Body Systems 3 rd 9 weeks Test Review Game

Misc.Circulatory System Digestive System Skeletal & Muscular Systems Respiratory& Excretory Systems

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Transporting

The largest blood vessel in the body is the ____________.

aorta

The wave-like motion of the esophagus that keeps food flowing in one direction is called ______________.

peristalsis

How does the skin protect the body from disease?

Skin keeps disease- causing microorganisms from entering the body.

What is the scientific term for high blood pressure?

hypertension

This type of muscle is found only in the heart

cardiac

The cells that send out signals to make the heart muscles contract

Pacemaker

The liquid part of blood

plasma

This helps blood flow in the right direction

Valve

This structure collects(receives) blood

Atrium

This organ stores bile

Gallbladder

Most chemical digestion takes place here

Small Intestines

Water is absorbed from the undigested food here

Large Intestines

This organ released enzymes that help break down starches, proteins, and fats in the small intestines.

Pancreas

What structures enable the small intestines to absorb large amounts of nutrients?

Villi

What human body tissue can contract?

muscle

While one muscle in a pair contacts, the other

Rests, or returns to its normal length

Nerves and blood vessels in the skin are located in the

dermis

Much of a newborn baby’s skeleton is made of

cartilage

A strong connective tissue that holds movable joints together is a

ligament

Where does gas exchange occur?

alveoli

Tiny filtering structures in the kidneys are called

nephrons

Hair like structures in the nasal cavities and trachaea

cilia

The respiratory system brings what substance into the body?

Oxygen

The main function of the excretory system is to collect and remove _________ from the body

wastes