At the most basic level, the body is composed of ?
cells
dynamic steady state of "good health" is ?
Homeostasis
Bone and Blood are also ?
connective tissue
What are the four types of tissue?
Epithelial, muscle, nerve, and connective
External Respiration is ?
The exchange of gases in the lungs
Internal Respiration is ?
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level
Respiratory system includes ?
The upper airways and the lower airways
upper airways include ?
nasal passages and throat
Lower airways include ?
trachea, larynx, bronchi, and lungs
Endocrine system include ?
Glands and other tissues that produce hormones
hormones are?
chemical substances released into the circulation by one group of cells that affect the function of other cells
Which gland is known as the "master gland" ?
pituitary
which hormone causes uterine contractions ?
oxytocin
which hormone increases milk production in the mammary glands ?
prolactin
What are gonads ?
ovaries and testes
What hormone is produced in the testes ?
testosterone
what hormones are produced in the ovaries ?
estrogens and progesterone
where are the testes located ?
in the scrotum
ovulation is ?
release of an egg
where does fertilization take place ?
in the fallopian tube