Final_Human_Systems_Brainscape Flashcards
(36 cards)
What is the flow of blood between the heart and the lungs called?
Systemic circulation
Which type of vessel needs to withstand high blood pressure?
An artery
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Two
Identify the major types of tissue.
Nervous, Muscle, Epithelial, and Connective.
What does basal cell carcinoma produce?
Old skin cells as new ones die off.
What are the three main types of muscle tissue?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
What is the main function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
To filter air
Which structure connects the throat to the lungs?
Larynx
What happens in the alveoli during respiration?
Food is broken down for energy
What shows the correct order of air flow into the lungs?
Trachea → Bronchioles → Bronchi → Alveoli
What can your body do without the Nervous System?
Breathing
Who is a famous person with traumatic brain injury?
Manny Pacquiao
What is the nervous system made up of?
The brain, and nerves
What are the two parts of the nervous system?
Peripheral and central
What is the basic building block of the neurons?
Tissues
Where does the digestion of food begin?
Esophagus
What are the four stages of liver failure?
Fibrosis, Inflammation, Cirrhosis, and Liver failure
Where does most of the nutrient absorption take place?
Stomach
Which part of the digestive system is the longest?
Stomach
What organ helps churn and mix food with acid to break it down?
Liver
The fallopian tubes transfer eggs from ______ to ________.
The ovaries to the uterus
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Vagina
What roles do the ovaries play?
Life and death
Where does pregnancy occur?
Ovary
