Science Unit B Flashcards Set

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Arteries
Vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
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Veins
Vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.
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Capillaries
Microscopic vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs.
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Small intestine
Primary location for digestion and nutrient absorption.
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Bile
Aids in digestion, produced by the liver.
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Stomach
Organ that digests food.
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Liver
Organ that produces bile.
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Pancreas
Produces enzymes and hormones like insulin.
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Gallbladder
Stores bile produced by the liver.
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Immune System
Protects the body from pathogens and involves white blood cells.
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Antibodies
Proteins created by the immune system to fight infections.
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Skeletal Muscle
Type of muscle responsible for voluntary movement.
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Cardiac Muscle
Involuntary heart muscle.
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Smooth Muscle
Involuntary muscle found in the walls of blood vessels and the digestive tract.
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Cerebrum
Brain region responsible for higher brain functions like thinking and memory.
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Cerebellum
Coordinates balance and movement.
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Medulla
Controls basic life functions, such as heart rate and breathing.
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Skeletal System
Provides structure and support, protects vital organs, and produces blood cells.
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Endocrine System
Controls body functions through hormone production and circulation.
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Insulin
Hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
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Estrogen
Female reproductive hormone.
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Testosterone
Male reproductive hormone.
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Integumentary System
Protects against pathogens, regulates temperature, and excretes waste.
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Respiratory System
Responsible for gas exchange, including oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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Alveoli
Site of gas exchange in the lungs.
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Excretory System
Removes waste products from the blood, including the kidneys.
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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
Absorbing nutrients from food.
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Which vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?
Artery.
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What organ stores bile produced by the liver?
Gallbladder.
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What is the role of the immune system?
Protecting the body from pathogens.
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What is the function of red blood cells?
Carrying oxygen to cells.
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Which type of muscle is found in the walls of blood vessels and the digestive tract?
Smooth muscle.