Final Flashcards
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What is the function of the bladder?
Retain urine
Where are the sperms cells made?
Testis
What is the main function of the ovaries?
To produce ova
What structure in the one responsible of starting sexual changes Ina persons body?
Pituitary gland
Boys are in control of erections All the time
False
The rectum and bladder are part of the reproductive system
False
Semen always includes sperm cells
False
Adolescence starts with maturity of the gonads
True
It’s normal for hair to grow on the skin in front the pubic bone
True
Chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
Left atrium
Part of the lungs that is in charge of gas exchange
Alveoli
Only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood
Pulmonary vein
Organ that works only as a pump in humans
Heart
The endocrine system is in charge of
Growth
Development
Digestion / metabolism
The nervous system is in charge of :
Movements
Thought
Emotions
When there is a _______, the endocrine system responds through _______ signals while the nervous system uses _______ and _______
Stimulus, chemical , electricity , chemical
Brings in O2 for cells expels CO2 and water vapor
Respiratory system
Influences growth, development, metabolism, helps maintain homeostasis
Endocrine system
Transports oxygen, nutrients, wastes, helps regulate body temperature, collects fluid lost from blood vessels and returns it to circulatory system
Circulatory system
Acts as a barrier against infection, injury, UV radiation: helps regulate body’s temperature
Integumentary system
How many systems are the human body?
11
Eliminate waste products, helps maintain homeostasis
Excretory
Protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells
Immune
Produces reproductive cells, in females, provides environment for embryo
Reproductive