Exploring Human Body Systems Flashcard

Front

What system works closely with the muscular system to enable movement?

Back

Nervous system

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements such as digestion?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What part of the nervous system is responsible for processing information and controlling responses?

Back

Brain

Front

What is a primary function of the muscular system?

Back

Facilitating movement of the body

Front

What is a function of the skeletal system?

Back

Protecting vital organs

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

Back

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle

Front

How does the nervous system communicate with the muscular system?

Back

Through motor neurons that transmit signals to muscles to initiate movement.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

It acts as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate without conscious control (e.g., smooth and cardiac muscles).

Front

What is the function of cardiac muscle?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body, involuntarily.