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the group of organs that break down foods into chemical components that the body can absorb and use for energy, and for building and repairing cells and tissues
digestive
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the transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes
composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
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the internal system of chemical communication involving hormones that are secreted into the blood for transport to receptors on target cells that respond to hormones
endocrine
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a system of organs functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting of especially the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
respiratory
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the bodily system in vertebrates made up of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the targets using chemical and electrical signals
nervous
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attacks infectious organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease
immune
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removes waste products of protein digestion from the body in the form of urine
regulates water balance in the body
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provides support and protection for internal organs
stores and releases minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, produces and releases blood cells
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examples of primary source
official reports, diaries, scientist's own research, autobiography, eyewitness accounts, interviews
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examples of secondary source
biographies, textbooks, encyclopedias, most newspaper articles
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an examination of the body after death usually with such dissection as will expose the vital organs for determining the cause of death
autopsy
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a document showing all the sources used to research information
bibliography
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the application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine
biomedical science
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the transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes
composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
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the smallest unit of living matter capable of functioning independently
cell
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a written reference to a specific work (book, article, dissertation, report, musical composition, etc.) by a particular author or creator which identifies the document in which the work may be found
citation
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the presiding officer of a special court, a medical officer, or an officer of law responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those happening under unusual circumstances
coroner
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the group of organs that break down foods into chemical components that the body can absorb and use for energy, and for building and repairing cells and tissues
digestive system
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the act of creating citations to identify resources used in writing a work
documentation
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the internal system of chemical communication involving hormones, ductless glands that secrete hormones and the receptors on target cells that respond to the hormones
endocrine system
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the application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law
forensic science
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a physician who performs an autopsy when death may be accidental or violent. he or she may also serve in some jurisdictions as the coroner
medical examiner
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the bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs
nervous system
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collection of tissues which performs a particular function or set of functions in an animal's body
organ
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a condensation of a subject or argument into its main points
outline
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to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own. to use another's production without crediting the source. to commit literary theft or to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
plagiarize
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an original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. firsthand account presented by someone present or actively participating in the event
primary source
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a system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
respiratory system
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a secondhand account of an event or retelling of another person's observations written by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events
secondary source
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a collection of components organized to accomplish a specific function or set of functions
system
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an integrated group of cells with a common function, structure, or both
tissue
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muscular organ pumps blood through the body
heart
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produces bile for fat digestion and detoxifies the blood
liver
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produces digestive enzymes and regulates blood sugar
pancreas
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produces and releases immature lymphocytes
thymus
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muscular organ that mixes and decontaminates food
stomach
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filters old red blood cells from the blood
spleen
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major site of food digestion and nutrient absorption
small intestine
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absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible waste
large intestine
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storage organ for bile
gall bladder
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filters waste from blood and regulates blood volume
kidney
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contains alveoli for gas exchange with the environment
lungs
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flap of tissue prevents food from entering the larynx
epiglottis
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master gland that releases many hormones to control the body
pituitary gland
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regulates metabolism by secreting the hormone thyroxine
thyroid
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secretes stress hormones such as adrenaline
adrenal gland
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the link between the nervous and the endocrine system
hypothalamus
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stores urine until it is released from the body
bladder
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largest organ that acts as a barrier
skin
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site that filters lymph and activates the immune system
lymph node
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sends signals from the body to the brain and vice versa
spinal cord
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coordinates/controls using electrical and chemical signals
brain
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controls breathing and heart rates, links brain to spinal cord
brain stem
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.com meaning?
commercial business
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.net meaning?
organization or business
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.org meaning?
federally recognized organizations
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.edu meaning?
schools, colleges, and universities
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.gov meaning?
state and federal government
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what website url's should be used? which should not?
- DO: .org, .edu, .gov
- DON'T: .com, .net
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