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Muscular System - answer-consists of skeletal muscles to produce force, perform
movement, support posture and produce heat
Skeletal System - answer-provides body's structural support and protection
Circulatory System - answer-pumps blood to and from the body, sustained by the heart
and lungs (composed of the cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory systems)
Respiratory System - answer-the organ system for breathing, it takes in, transports and
removes gases to and from the blood for continued cellular function
Nervous System - answer-communicates all autonomic and voluntary messages to all
body parts with the brain, spinal cord and nerves
Digestive System - answer-takes in, breaks down, transports, potentially transforms,
and
eliminates all food substances so that they can provide energy or substances for
growth, maintenance or repair
Immune System - answer-protects the body from attacks by unwanted foreign invaders.
Although it is one of the smallest systems in the body it is one of the most
spread out and important systems
Endocrine System - answer-the system of glands that communicate and maintain
homeostasis using specific hormone secretions into the bloodstream
, Integumentary System - answer-protects the body, consists of fat, skin, hair and nails
Reproductive System - answer-system of sex organs that work together for reproduction
Urinary System - answer-also known as renal system, supports elimination of waste,
regulation of blood volume/pressure/pH and controls levels of electrolytes and
metabolites
5 Components Of Physical Health - answer-1. Cardiorespiratory Conditioning: also
known as "endurance"
2. Muscular Endurance: the amount of strength that can be repeated several times
3. Muscular Strength: the shear amount of strength in one repetition
4. Flexibility: the range of motion (ROM) in given joints
5. Body Composition: the amount of body fat relative to the total weight or
as compared to the lean mass (not described by body weight).
Thymus Gland - answer-located in front of the heart and behind the sternum, is a
specialized
organ that produces and "educates" T-cells
Anatomy - answer-is the scientific study of the form and structure of
the human body
Biomechanics - answer-is the study of
the mechanical movement of the human body within the actions of
external and internal forces
Anterior (Ventral) - answer-toward or on the front of the body