Human Body Systems Review

Review the human body systems and their functions and major organs

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Tiny air sacs in the lungs designed to exchange gaseous oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

Alveoli

The largest artery in the body, bringing oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart

Aorta

External, "earlike" flap that is composed of muscle from the atria

Auricle

Hollow, muscular organ that stores urine from the kidneys

Bladder

Bell-shaped muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity

Diaphragm

The two branches of the trachea that carry gases into and out of the lungs

Bronchi

Branches of the bronchi that no longer contain cartilage and eventually end in the alveoli

Bronchioles

A chemical released in 1 part of the body and affects a different part of the body

hormone

A type of gland that releases secretion through DUCTS.

exocrine gland

A type of gland that releases secretions through the bloodstream

endocrine gland

Controls the pituitary gland

hypothalamus

Releases 9 hormones; makes hormones that controls the function of other endocrine glands

pituitary gland

Regulates calcium levels in the body

parathryroid glands

Releases thymosin (stimulates T cell production for the immune system)

thymus gland

Releases epinephrine and norepinephrine in response to stress ("fight or flight")

adrenal glands

Releases melatonin (regulates our daily sleep/wake cycle)

pineal gland

Produces thyroxin (regulates metabolism)

thyroid gland

Releases insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels

pancreas

Produce estrogen and progesterone

ovaries

Produces testosterone

testes

Covers the entrance to the trachea when we are swallowing

epiglottis

Passageway for air and food

pharynx (throat)

Muscles pull vocal cords together and air moving between them produces sound

larynx (voicebox)

Also known as the windpipe

trachea

Large, flat, thin muscle that is between the heart and the liver and is involved in breathing

diaphragm