Human Body Review

Human Body Review

For each of the following functions, choose the flashcard of the human

body system that matches

exchange gases with the environment

protect body from infection

absorb nutrients from food

move bones

respond to stimuli in the environment

make blood cells

transport oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients around the body

remove nitrogen waste

regulate the amount of glucose in the blood

store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus and provide shape and support

break down/remove damaged and dead cells

interpret information from the environment

continue the species so it doesn’t go extinct

Adrenaline causes “fight or flight” reaction when faced with danger

protect nervous system and internal organs

protects the body from infection, prevents water loss, and helps regulate body

temperature

makes chemical messengers called hormones

Control and regulate body functions

Peristalsis

Remove waste

Fights off infection with 3 lines of defense

Hormones; glands

Kidneys; bladder

Lungs

Alveoli & bronchus

Gas exchange within the body

Absorption

Vaccination; immunity; white blood cells

Cerebrum; cerebellum; medulla

Plasma; platelets

Bone marrow

Dermis; epidermis

Contract; relax

WITH PARTNERS

Take turns asking your partner the following questions

What does insulin do?

What part of the brain controls thinking and speech?

What part controls balance and muscle coordination?

What organs are in the central nervous system?

Where in the digestive system does absorption take place?

Which 2 gasses are involved in the process of gas exchange?

Which muscles are voluntary? Involuntary?