Human Body Systems Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from the nervous, circulatory, reproductive, and immune systems in the human body.

The system that controls all of the activities of the body is the __.

Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) is made of the and the .

brain; spinal cord

A __ is a change in the environment that the nervous system responds to.

stimulus

The brain is divided into three parts: the __, __, and __.

Cerebrum; Cerebellum; Brain Stem

The __ lobe of the brain plays an integral role in memory formation and decision making.

Frontal

The __ lobe is responsible for processing visual stimuli.

Occipital

Arteries carry __ blood from the heart.

oxygenated

The __ controls your heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.

Brain Stem

The small vessels that allow for the diffusion of gases and nutrients are called __.

capillaries

The major organ of the cardiovascular system is the __.

heart

In sexual reproduction, new individuals are produced by the fusion of haploid __ to form a diploid zygote.

gametes

The __ cycle can be divided into three phases: the flow phase, follicular phase, and luteal phase.

Menstrual

Immunity can be classified into two types: and immunity.

Active; Passive