Vocabulary Review: Organ Systems

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  1. 3. Largest portion of the brain; in charge of memory, learning and language
  2. 5. Muscles that we can actively control
  3. 8. Type of digestion that breaks chemical bonds to release energy
  4. 10. Gland that controls balance, sleep, temperature, appetite and blood pressure
  5. 13. Type of blood cell that carries oxygen
  6. 14. Series of wave-like movement that moves food through the Digestive System
  7. 16. Gland that focuses on metabolism
  8. 18. Tube that moves urine from the bladder to the body's exit
  9. 20. Gland that produces melatonin
  10. 21. Portion of the brain that is responsible for breathing, heart rate and blood pressure
  11. 23. Permanent scarring of the liver
  12. 24. Series of organs that produce chemicals/enzymes to help digest food
  13. 26. Muscles that we cannot actively control
  14. 28. White Blood Cells that are trained in the Thymus
  15. 33. Main branch from the trachea into the lungs
  16. 37. Type of muscle that connects directly to bones
  17. 39. Outermost layer of skin
  18. 40. Blood vessels that take blood back to the heart
  19. 42. Portion of the Skeletal System that protects internal organs
  20. 44. Another name for a nerve cell body
  21. 50. Organ system that removes waste from the body
  22. 51. Middle layer of skin
  23. 54. Portion of the Skeletal System that includes the arms and legs
  24. 57. Infection/swelling inside of bone tissue
  25. 58. Organ System that contains all of the bones in the human body
  26. 60. Special proteins made by B-Cells to target a specific antigen
  27. 61. Main tube that connects the lungs and mouth
  28. 62. Organ that stores urine until it is released
  29. 63. System of organs that release hormones to help control the body
  30. 64. Watery component of blood that transports molecules through the body
  31. 65. A break or crack in a bone
  32. 67. Small branches within the lungs
  33. 69. Type of muscle only found in the heart
  34. 72. Disease caused by a virus that weakens your immune system over time
  35. 73. Filters blood to remove toxins and makes bile
  36. 75. Portion of the brain that is responsible for balance, posture and coordination
  37. 79. Small organ that stores bile
  38. 81. Physical movement of air in/out of the body
  39. 83. Type of bone marrow that stores fat
  40. 85. A disease that impacts muscle control as motor nerves are damaged
  41. 86. Type of respiration when not enough oxygen is present
  42. 87. Organ system that breaks down food to absorb nutrients
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  1. 1. Portion of the Nervous System that focuses on movement throughout the body
  2. 2. Small fragments of cells that help form blood clots
  3. 4. Organ System that transfers oxygen into the body to be used for respiration
  4. 6. Disease that hardens the arteries from a buildup of plaque
  5. 7. Special structure in the heart that keeps it beating
  6. 9. Portion of the Nervous System that consists of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  7. 10. Lowest layer of skin
  8. 11. Another name for White Blood Cells
  9. 12. Gland that controls the function of most glands
  10. 15. Disease caused by too much cortisol
  11. 17. A chemical pigment that provides a darker color to hair, skin and nails
  12. 19. Another name for White Blood Cells
  13. 22. Large, muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
  14. 25. Inner portion of bones that contain marrow
  15. 27. Small organ that releases hormones directly into the blood stream
  16. 29. Outer part of bones that provides protection
  17. 30. Infection of the lungs that impacts the alveoli
  18. 31. Type of blood cell that fight off infections
  19. 32. Gland that works with Thyroid; maintains calcium balance
  20. 34. Small air sacs where oxygen transfer occurs
  21. 35. Disease caused by the thyroid losing the ability to function properly
  22. 36. Blood Vessels that take blood away from the heart
  23. 38. Process of making bones
  24. 41. Organ System that combines the skin, hair and nails
  25. 43. Glands that release adrenaline
  26. 45. A special lipid layer that helps protect nerves
  27. 46. Specialized chemicals released by glands that can travel directly through the blood stream
  28. 47. The chemical exchange of oxygen at the cellular level
  29. 48. Organ system that fights off infections
  30. 49. Long muscular tube that absorbs nutrients
  31. 52. Pathway that connects the mouth to the stomach
  32. 53. Makes oils that help lubricate hair and skin
  33. 55. Type of muscle that is found in internal organs
  34. 56. Pathway of organs that food travels through as it is digested
  35. 59. Organ that produces urine
  36. 66. Type of bone marrow that makes blood cells
  37. 68. Organ that absorbs water
  38. 70. Small blood vessels that connect arteries and veins together
  39. 71. A marker that triggers and immune response
  40. 74. Organ system made of muscles that helps the body move
  41. 75. Organ system that moves blood and oxygen throughout the body
  42. 76. Type of digestion that physically breaks/tears food apart
  43. 77. A disease in the Nervous System that leads to dementia, language and vision loss
  44. 78. Tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder
  45. 80. Muscular sac that mixes food with acid
  46. 82. Type of respiration when enough oxygen is present
  47. 84. White Blood Cells that make antibodies