Blood Cell & Heart Vessels – Biology Chapter 5 Quiz
The key terms of Biology Chapter 5 Quiz include, Blood, Cell, Heart, Vessels, Brain.
capillaries
tiny blood vessels that allow the exchange of gases, nutrients, hormones, etc.
vein
blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
lymphatic system
collects and recycles fluids leaked from the cardiovascular system
plasma
liquid portion of blood that contains water, wastes, salts, and proteins
red blood cells
cells that carry oxygen
cells that defend the body against disease
platelets
clot blood
atria
chambers that receive incoming blood
tunicate
invertebrate chordate that is covered by a tunic
lancelet
invertebrate chordate that has a bladelike shape
conus arteriosus
chamber of a fish heart that smooths the pumps
sinus venosus
collection chamber in the fish heart
septum
dividing wall that separates the atrium into left and right
epithelial tissue
outer lining of skin and protects from damage
stem cell
undifferentiated stem cells from the blastula in an embryo
integumentary
skin, hair, nails
axial skeleton
bones of the skull, ribs, spine, and sternum
appendicular skeleton
bones related to arms and legs
periosteum
outer layer of the bone
bone marrow
soft tissue that creates blood cells and fat
Haversian canals
hollow channels that contain blood vessels
osteocytes
bone cells
ligament
connects bone to bone
ball and socket joints
all types of movement; shoulder, hip
pivot joint
rotation; top of spine
hinge joint
bend and straighten; elbow, knees
gliding joint
sliding motion; wrist
saddle joint
base of thumbs
tendon
connects muscle to bone
actin
protein filament; responsible for contracting and relaxing the muscles
myosin
protein filament
z-line
anchor of the filaments
sarcomere
area between two z-lines
epidermis
outermost layer of the skin
keratin
protein that makes skin waterproof
dermis
inner layer of skin
melanin
skin color
hair follicles
root of hair shaft
subcutaneous tissue
layer of connective tissue made mostly of fat
artery
blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
capillaries
tiny blood vessels that allow the exchange of gases, nutrients, hormones, etc.
vein
blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
lymphatic system
collects and recycles fluids leaked from the cardiovascular system
plasma
liquid portion of blood that contains water, wastes, salts, and proteins
red blood cells
cells that carry oxygen
white blood cells
cells that defend the body against disease
platelets
clot blood
atria
chambers that receive incoming blood