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Genetic Traits
- characteristics: qualities of an organism
- inherited: characteristics from parents
- likeness: similar or nearly the same
- organism: an individual living system
-traits: distinguishing characteristics
- generation: a group of individuals born and living at the same time, such as siblings
- offspring: the young of a person, animal, or plant
- parents: animals (including humans) or plants that produce offspring
- DNA: material in life forms that transfer genetic characteristics from parents to offspring
Cells
- cell: the basic unit of life
- multicellular: composed of many cells
- unicellular: single-celled; composed of one cell
- permeable: able to pass through
- tissue: similar cells with a specific function
- organ: a part of a system that consists of cells and tissues and is specialized to do a particular task
- direct evidence: evidence you collect yourself
- indirect evidence: evidence you do not collect yourself, but rely on evidence collected by others
- fitness: state of being healthy
Skeletal System
-ball/socket joint: joint that allows twisting and turning; example: hip joint
-bones: forms the substance of a skeleton; support the body
-cartilage: flexible connective tissue
-cranium: skull
-femur: longest, largest, and strongest bone in the human body; located in the upper leg
-fracture: to break or crack
-framework: support, i.e. skeleton
-gliding joint: joint that allows flat bones to slide over each other; example: foot, wrist
-hinge joint: joint that allows movement in a certain spot, like the opening and closing of a door; example: elbow, knee, ankle
-humerus: long bone in arm extending from the shoulder to the elbow
-immovable: not able to be moved
-joints: place where two bones are joined or united to allow motion
-mandible: jaw bone
-patella: flat moveable bone in the front of the knee; also known as the knee bone
-pelvis: funnel-shaped part of the skeleton supporting lower limbs
-phalanges: bones that make up the fingers
-radius: bone of the forearm on the thumb side
-ribs: bone that support and protect organs such as the heart and lungs
-scapula: shoulder blade
-skeleton: framework of 206 bones that supports the human body
-skull: head bone that protects the brain; also known as the cranium
-spine: backbone
-sternum: breastbone
-tarsals: bones in the feet
-tibia: shinbone; located in the lower leg
-torso: upper part of the body
-ulna: bone of the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb
-vertebrae: bones in the spine or backbone
Muscular System
-bicep: muscle at the front of the upper arm
-cardiac muscle: heart muscle
-contract: to draw together
-endurance: ability or strength to continue or last without becoming tired
-exertion: activity of using muscles in various ways to keep fit
-extend: to increase in length
Nervous System
-brain: controls mental and physical actions; located in the cranium(skull)
-brain stem: part of brain near the spinal cord; controls reflexes, breathing, and heartbeat
-cerebellum: large portion of the brain which controls voluntary motions
-cerebrum: largest part of the brain which controls voluntary movements and mental actions
-dendrites: part of a neuron that brings information to a cell
-nerves: bundle of fibers that carry impulses from the brain to other parts of the body
-neurons: specialized, impulse-conducting cells which are composed of a cell body, axon, and dendrites
-relay: to transmit a signal
-signals: messages sent from the brain to nerves
-spinal cord: cord of nerve tissue extending through the spinal column and protected by the vertebrae of the spine/backbone
-spinal nerve: nerves that start in the spinal cord
- stimuli: something that causes an action; example
– stimulus: hot stove, response: moving hand away from hot stove
Blood Cells
- blood: circulates in body to sustain life
- cholesterol: waxy substance found in animal tissue; too much can lead to heart disease
- red blood cells: carry oxygen throughout the body
- white blood cells: fight off infections and diseases
- platelets: smallest blood cells which form clots if you have an injury such as a cut or scrape
- plasma: the watery part of blood that contains protein and suspends blood cells
The Heart and the Circulatory System
-aerobic exercise: exercise that increases the need for oxygen
-anaerobic exercise: exercise that builds muscles through tension
-aorta: major artery which circulates blood from the heart to all of the body except the lungs
-arteries: blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
-atrium: two upper chambers on each side of the heart, receives blood from veins and forces it into ventricles
-blood vessels: any of the tubing (arteries, veins, capillaries) through which blood travels and circulates the body
-capillaries: smallest of blood vessels -cardiac: relating to the heart
-circulation: flowing (such as the flow of blood throughout the body)
-heart: an organ consisting of four chambers; contracts to pump blood throughout the body
-heart rate: number of heart beats counted in one minute -pulmonary artery: transports blood away from the heart to the lungs
-pulse: regular throbbing of arteries caused by heart contractions; pulse can often be detected near the wrists or the sides of the neck
-veins: blood vessels that carry blood to the heart -ventricles: two lower chambers on each side of the heart
The Respiratory System
-air sac: air-filled spaces in the body
-alveoli: very small air sacs; where air breathed in goes
-bronchial tubes: two tubes at the end of the trachea, brings in air from trachea and helps clean lungs; one tube goes to the right lung, the other to the left lung
-diaphragm: sheet-like muscle separating the chest from the abdominal cavity; creates a change in air pressure to draw air in and expand the lungs
-exhale: to breathe out
-inhale: to breathe in
-larynx: voice box
-lungs: two respiratory organs located in the chest; they are protected by the rib cage
-nasal passages (nasal cavity): openings that allow inhaling and exhaling through the nose
-pharynx: throat; collects incoming air from the nose and passes air to the trachea
-respiration: inhaling and exhaling air; breathing
-ribs: bones that protect and support the chest
-sinuses: hollow spaces in the bones of the head; warm and moisten air that is inhaled
-trachea: windpipe; passage from pharynx to lungs
The Digestive System
-anus: where solid waste exits the body
-appendix: located near the small and large intestines; its purpose is unknown
-bile duct: store bile (yellow, green liquid from the liver)
-digestion: processing food in the body
-epiglottis: located in the back of the mouth; prevents food and drink from entering the larynx
-esophagus: muscular passage connecting the mouth and the stomach; its rhythmic motion pushes food into the stomach
-large intestine: where stool (solid waste) accumulates
-liver: filters blood coming from digestive tract, releases bile, helps take toxins (poisons) from chemicals in the body
-mouth: where digestion begins
-pancreas: about 6” long and located behind the stomach; secretes insulin
-rectum: straight section of the intestine, ending in the anus; stores solid waste
-saliva: watery fluid for tasting and swallowing food, chewing, and keeping mouth moist
-salivary glands: secretes (releases) saliva
-small intestine: helps in the passage of food that comes from the stomach
-stomach: organ in the digestive system that stores and digests food
-tongue: organ in the mouth; functions include eating, tasting, and speaking
- characteristics: qualities of an organism
- inherited: characteristics from parents
- likeness: similar or nearly the same
- organism: an individual living system
-traits: distinguishing characteristics
- generation: a group of individuals born and living at the same time, such as siblings
- offspring: the young of a person, animal, or plant
- parents: animals (including humans) or plants that produce offspring
- DNA: material in life forms that transfer genetic characteristics from parents to offspring
Cells
- cell: the basic unit of life
- multicellular: composed of many cells
- unicellular: single-celled; composed of one cell
- permeable: able to pass through
- tissue: similar cells with a specific function
- organ: a part of a system that consists of cells and tissues and is specialized to do a particular task
- direct evidence: evidence you collect yourself
- indirect evidence: evidence you do not collect yourself, but rely on evidence collected by others
- fitness: state of being healthy
Skeletal System
-ball/socket joint: joint that allows twisting and turning; example: hip joint
-bones: forms the substance of a skeleton; support the body
-cartilage: flexible connective tissue
-cranium: skull
-femur: longest, largest, and strongest bone in the human body; located in the upper leg
-fracture: to break or crack
-framework: support, i.e. skeleton
-gliding joint: joint that allows flat bones to slide over each other; example: foot, wrist
-hinge joint: joint that allows movement in a certain spot, like the opening and closing of a door; example: elbow, knee, ankle
-humerus: long bone in arm extending from the shoulder to the elbow
-immovable: not able to be moved
-joints: place where two bones are joined or united to allow motion
-mandible: jaw bone
-patella: flat moveable bone in the front of the knee; also known as the knee bone
-pelvis: funnel-shaped part of the skeleton supporting lower limbs
-phalanges: bones that make up the fingers
-radius: bone of the forearm on the thumb side
-ribs: bone that support and protect organs such as the heart and lungs
-scapula: shoulder blade
-skeleton: framework of 206 bones that supports the human body
-skull: head bone that protects the brain; also known as the cranium
-spine: backbone
-sternum: breastbone
-tarsals: bones in the feet
-tibia: shinbone; located in the lower leg
-torso: upper part of the body
-ulna: bone of the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb
-vertebrae: bones in the spine or backbone
Muscular System
-bicep: muscle at the front of the upper arm
-cardiac muscle: heart muscle
-contract: to draw together
-endurance: ability or strength to continue or last without becoming tired
-exertion: activity of using muscles in various ways to keep fit
-extend: to increase in length
Nervous System
-brain: controls mental and physical actions; located in the cranium(skull)
-brain stem: part of brain near the spinal cord; controls reflexes, breathing, and heartbeat
-cerebellum: large portion of the brain which controls voluntary motions
-cerebrum: largest part of the brain which controls voluntary movements and mental actions
-dendrites: part of a neuron that brings information to a cell
-nerves: bundle of fibers that carry impulses from the brain to other parts of the body
-neurons: specialized, impulse-conducting cells which are composed of a cell body, axon, and dendrites
-relay: to transmit a signal
-signals: messages sent from the brain to nerves
-spinal cord: cord of nerve tissue extending through the spinal column and protected by the vertebrae of the spine/backbone
-spinal nerve: nerves that start in the spinal cord
- stimuli: something that causes an action; example
– stimulus: hot stove, response: moving hand away from hot stove
Blood Cells
- blood: circulates in body to sustain life
- cholesterol: waxy substance found in animal tissue; too much can lead to heart disease
- red blood cells: carry oxygen throughout the body
- white blood cells: fight off infections and diseases
- platelets: smallest blood cells which form clots if you have an injury such as a cut or scrape
- plasma: the watery part of blood that contains protein and suspends blood cells
The Heart and the Circulatory System
-aerobic exercise: exercise that increases the need for oxygen
-anaerobic exercise: exercise that builds muscles through tension
-aorta: major artery which circulates blood from the heart to all of the body except the lungs
-arteries: blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
-atrium: two upper chambers on each side of the heart, receives blood from veins and forces it into ventricles
-blood vessels: any of the tubing (arteries, veins, capillaries) through which blood travels and circulates the body
-capillaries: smallest of blood vessels -cardiac: relating to the heart
-circulation: flowing (such as the flow of blood throughout the body)
-heart: an organ consisting of four chambers; contracts to pump blood throughout the body
-heart rate: number of heart beats counted in one minute -pulmonary artery: transports blood away from the heart to the lungs
-pulse: regular throbbing of arteries caused by heart contractions; pulse can often be detected near the wrists or the sides of the neck
-veins: blood vessels that carry blood to the heart -ventricles: two lower chambers on each side of the heart
The Respiratory System
-air sac: air-filled spaces in the body
-alveoli: very small air sacs; where air breathed in goes
-bronchial tubes: two tubes at the end of the trachea, brings in air from trachea and helps clean lungs; one tube goes to the right lung, the other to the left lung
-diaphragm: sheet-like muscle separating the chest from the abdominal cavity; creates a change in air pressure to draw air in and expand the lungs
-exhale: to breathe out
-inhale: to breathe in
-larynx: voice box
-lungs: two respiratory organs located in the chest; they are protected by the rib cage
-nasal passages (nasal cavity): openings that allow inhaling and exhaling through the nose
-pharynx: throat; collects incoming air from the nose and passes air to the trachea
-respiration: inhaling and exhaling air; breathing
-ribs: bones that protect and support the chest
-sinuses: hollow spaces in the bones of the head; warm and moisten air that is inhaled
-trachea: windpipe; passage from pharynx to lungs
The Digestive System
-anus: where solid waste exits the body
-appendix: located near the small and large intestines; its purpose is unknown
-bile duct: store bile (yellow, green liquid from the liver)
-digestion: processing food in the body
-epiglottis: located in the back of the mouth; prevents food and drink from entering the larynx
-esophagus: muscular passage connecting the mouth and the stomach; its rhythmic motion pushes food into the stomach
-large intestine: where stool (solid waste) accumulates
-liver: filters blood coming from digestive tract, releases bile, helps take toxins (poisons) from chemicals in the body
-mouth: where digestion begins
-pancreas: about 6” long and located behind the stomach; secretes insulin
-rectum: straight section of the intestine, ending in the anus; stores solid waste
-saliva: watery fluid for tasting and swallowing food, chewing, and keeping mouth moist
-salivary glands: secretes (releases) saliva
-small intestine: helps in the passage of food that comes from the stomach
-stomach: organ in the digestive system that stores and digests food
-tongue: organ in the mouth; functions include eating, tasting, and speaking
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