Human Body Anatomy

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Questions and Answers

______ filter blood in the human body.

Kidneys

______ is the process by which cells divide.

Mitosis

The ______ is the main muscle used for breathing.

diaphragm

______ is often called the stress hormone.

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______ connect bones to bones.

<p>Ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the main organ of the circulatory system.

<p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the basic unit of the nervous system.

<p>neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ gives skin its color.

<p>Melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ controls balance and coordination in the brain.

<p>cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ and nails are made of keratin.

<p>Hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the process of obtaining energy through food.

<p>Metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is found in muscles.

<p>Myoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ heals the fastest in the human body.

<p>tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ has the ability to regenerate.

<p>liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ nerve is the longest nerve in the human body.

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______ is produced in the pancreas.

<p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ blood cells help fight infections.

<p>White</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ controls memory and thinking in the brain.

<p>cerebrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the largest sense organ in the human body.

<p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the hardest substance in the human body.

<p>Enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

How many bones are in the human body?

The adult human body has 206 bones.

Human teeth number

Adult humans typically have 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth.

The five senses

Humans have five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

How many kidneys do humans have?

Humans typically have two kidneys, which filter blood and produce urine.

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Largest human organ

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, providing a protective barrier.

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DNA structure

DNA has a double helix structure, resembling a twisted ladder.

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Oxygen carriers

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

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Heart's function

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients.

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Kidney Function

Kidneys filter waste products from the blood and produce urine.

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Function of the Lungs

The lungs facilitate gas exchange, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

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Cerebellum's Role

The cerebellum coordinates movement and maintains balance.

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Heart chambers number

The four chambers are two atria and two ventricles.

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What is Mitosis?

The process by which cells divide, resulting in two identical daughter cells.

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What is metabolism?

Obtaining energy from food.

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What do ligaments do?

Connect bones to bones.

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White blood cells

Help fight infections.

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The heart

Main organ of the circulatory system.

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What is a neuron?

The basic unit of the nervous system.

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Skin

Largest sense organ in the body.

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Melanin function

Gives skin its color.

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Study Notes

  • There are 206 bones in the adult human body.
  • An adult human has 32 teeth.
  • Humans have five senses.
  • A human has two kidneys.
  • Skin is the largest organ in the human body.
  • DNA has a double helix structure.
  • DNA carries genetic information.
  • Kidneys filter blood in the human body.
  • The lungs are the main organ of the respiratory system.
  • Red blood cells carry oxygen.
  • The heart's primary function is to pump blood.
  • The pupil controls light entry in the eye.
  • Mitosis is the process by which cells divide.
  • The mandible is another name for the lower jawbone.
  • The human heart has four chambers.
  • The cerebellum controls balance and coordination in the brain.
  • Hair and nails are made of keratin.
  • The eyes are the cleanest part of the human body.
  • The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing.
  • Metabolism is the process of obtaining energy through food.
  • The eye does not change size from birth.
  • The human body can go without water for approximately 3 days.
  • Myoglobin is found in muscles.
  • A normal resting heart rate in adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
  • The tongue heals the fastest in the human body.
  • There are four main blood types in humans.
  • The liver has the ability to regenerate.
  • AB negative is the rarest blood type in the human body.
  • The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body.
  • O negative blood type is known as the universal donor.
  • The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body.
  • Insulin is produced in the pancreas.
  • The larynx is the technical term for the voice box.
  • The average body temperature is 37°C.
  • The kidneys' main function is filtering blood.
  • Cortisol is often called the stress hormone.
  • The shoulder joint is the most mobile in the human body.
  • Calcium is most important for strong bones.
  • Ligaments connect bones to bones.
  • White blood cells help fight infections.
  • The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system.
  • Digestion begins in the mouth.
  • The neuron is the basic unit of the nervous system.
  • The cerebrum controls memory and thinking in the brain.
  • The pituitary gland is known as the master gland.
  • Skin is the largest sense organ in the human body.
  • The tip of the tongue detects sweet tastes.
  • Melanin gives skin its color.
  • Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
  • The feet contain the most bones.

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