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Chemical

Atoms & molecules; building blocks of matter

Example: Calcium, myosin, actin

Celular

Smalest unit of life; membrane bound containing organe les in cytosol

Example: Cardiac myocyte

Tissue

Groups of similar ce ls that work together to perform a specific function

Example:Cardiac muscle

Organ

Structures composed of two or more tissues that perform physiological functions

Example: Heart

Organ System

Groups of organs that meet physiological needs

Example: Cardiovascular system

Organism

All levels working together to sustain life

Example: Human

Integumentary system

Example: Skin, exocrine glands, hair, nails

Protects internal structures, regulate temperature, sensory

Skeletal system

Example: Bones, joints, cartilage

support, protection, assists with movement, blood cell production

Muscular system

Example: skeletal muscles

Movement, heat generation

Nervous system

Example: Brain, spinal cord, nerves

controls and coordinates body functions; receives signals, processes information, and transmits responses to organs.

Front: What is the endocrine system and its major organs?

Back: Regulates growth, development, metabolism, and body functions. Major organs: hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas.

Front: What is the circulatory system and its major organs?

Back: Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes wastes. Major organs: heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Front: What is the lymphatic system and its major organs?

Back: Returns excess tissue fluid to the blood and helps immunity. Major organs: lymph nodes, lymph vessels, tonsils, thymus, and spleen

Front: What is the respiratory system and its major organs?

Back: Performs gas exchange and helps maintain pH balance. Major organs: nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

Front: What is the urinary system and its major organs?

Back: Filters blood and regulates fluid, electrolyte, and pH balance. Major organs: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

Front: What is the digestive system and its major organs?

Back: Digests food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste. Major organs: mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines, rectum, and anus.

Front: What is the reproductive system and its major organs?

Back: Produces hormones and gametes for reproduction. Female organs: ovaries, uterus, vagina. Male organs: testes and penis.

Front: What organs are found in the dorsal cavity?

Back: Brain and spinal cord.

Front: What organ is found in the cranial cavity?

Back: Brain

Front: What organ is found in the vertebral cavity?

Spinal cord

Front: What organs are found in the thoracic cavity?

Back: Heart and lungs.

Front: What organs are found in the abdominal cavity?

Back: Stomach, liver, intestines, pancreas, and spleen.

Front: What organs are found in the pelvic cavity?

Back: Urinary bladder and reproductive organs.

Front: What organs are located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)?

Back: Liver, gallbladder, intestines, and part of the stomach.

Front: What organs are located in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)?

Back: Stomach, intestines, pancreas, and spleen.

Front: What organs are located in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)?

Back: Intestines and urinary bladder.

Front: What organs are located in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?

Back: Intestines and urinary bladder.

Front: What organs are located in the Right Hypochondriac Region?

Back: Liver and gallbladder.

Front: What organs are located in the Epigastric Region?

Back: Liver, gallbladder, stomach, and pancreas.

Front: What organs are located in the Left Hypochondriac Region?

Back: Stomach, pancreas, and spleen.

Front: What organs are located in the Right Lumbar Region?

Back: Liver and intestines.

Front: What organs are located in the Umbilical Region?

Back: Stomach, pancreas, and intestines.

Front: What organs are located in the Left Lumbar Region?

Back: Stomach and intestines.

Front: What organs are located in the Right Iliac Region?

Intestines

Front: What organs are located in the Hypogastric Region?

Back: Intestines and urinary bladder.

Front: What organs are located in the Left Iliac Region?

Intestines