biology test human system Flashcards

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what are cells?

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the basic unit of life, they use energy, and take specific shapes to preform specific functions

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what are tissues?

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a group of cells that work together to preform a function. contain more than one type of cell.

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3
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name the 10/11 organ systems

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nervous
respiratory
circulatory/cardiovascular
digestive
immune
musculoskeletal
excretory
endocrine
reproductive
integumentary

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3
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air is a mixture of what gasses

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78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% argon, and 0.04% carbon dioxide and other

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what are the 4 basic types of tissue?

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connective, epithelial, muscle, nerve

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what are organs

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group of tissues that work together to perform a function

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whats an organ system

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a group of organs that interact to performs a function

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why do we need oxygen?

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cells use oxygen to obtain energy from food in a process called cellular respiration

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how is oxygen supplied to body cells?

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gas exchange, respiratory system to allow o2 and co2 to move through

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what is energy and how is it stored

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glucose reacts with oxygen, it is stored in ATP (used for growth etc)

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what r the 4 key structures in human resp sys

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1) a thin permeable resp membrane through which diffusion can occur
2) a large surface area for gas exchange
3) a good blood supply
4) a breathing system

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9
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explain the pathway of air

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mouth/nose -> pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli

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what are the 3 key players in the mechanics of breathing

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brain, diaphragm, intercostal muscle

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what happens when you inhale

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intercostal muscles contract, ribs pull up and out, air pressure in lungs is lower than air pressure outside body so air moves into lungs

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what happens when you exhale

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diaphragm relaxes, intercostal muscles relax, air moves from high pressure inside to lower pressure outside body

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13
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whats the medulla oblongata

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part in the brain that regulates breathing unconciously

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14
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what is homeostasis

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A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.

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what is spirometry

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study of lung function

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what is a spirograph

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graph depicting various lung volumes

17
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what is tidal volume (TV)

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volume inhaled and exhaled with each breath at REST

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what is inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

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additional volume of air that can be taken beyond regular inhalation

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what is expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?

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additional volume of air that can be forced out beyond regular exhalation

20
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what is vital capacity (VC)

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total volume of gas that can be moved into or out of lungs

21
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what is residual volume (RV)

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amount of air remaining in the lungs after full exhalation, prevents collapse of lungs

22
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list 4 reasons why we have a CV system

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1) to transport gases, nutrients, wastes
2) to regulate internal body temp (homeostasis)
3) to transport hormones
4) to transport immune cells to fight infection

23
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what are the 3 phases of cardiac cycle

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1) relaxation (0.4 sec)
2) atrial contraction pushes blood into ventricles (0.1 sec)
3) ventricals contract and push blood into arteries through semi lunar valves (0.3 sec)

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what are the two types of circulation

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pulmonary (lungs), systemic (rest of body n heart)

25
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whats a sinatrial node

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a pacemaker, setting the heart rate. sends an electrical signal that spreads through the atria, causing it to contract

26
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how does the nervous system affect the heart

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the heart rate can be increased or decreased through nervous sys input. through medulla oblongata

27
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what 4 factors affect heart rate, and what does that mean for the heart

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1) low everything -> heart need to speed
2) high everything -> heart need to slow
3) hormonal control -> fight or flight adrenaline
3) body temperature -> increase heart rate

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what is the function and life span of RBCs

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oxygen transport
110-120 days

28
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what is plasma

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55% of blood volume, consists of water, sugar, proteins (NO CELLS). its yellowish

29
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what are the cellular components of the blood

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45% blood volume, consist of RBCs, WBCs, platelets

30
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what is the function and life span of plasma

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maintain fluid balance, blood at 7.4, transport substances
N/A

31
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what is the function and life span of WBCs

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infection fighters
hours-weeks

32
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what is the function and life span of platelets

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blood clotting chemicals released during injury to attract platelets to injury site
8-10 days

33
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whats the difference between arteries, veins, and capillaries

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arteries have thick walls and are composed of three distinct layers
veins have thin walls but wider lumen
capillaries are very small and will not be under same mag

34
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arteries function, muscle fibres, pressure, and valve

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carry blood AWAY from heart, abundant, high, no

35
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vein function, muscle fibres, pressure, and valve

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carry blood TO the heart, small amts, low, yes

36
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capillaries function, muscle fibres, pressure, and valve

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material exchange with body tissues, none, low, no

37
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explain the 3 ways to measure the CV sys

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blood pressure, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure,

37
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what is hypertension

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consistent blood pressure above the normal level, can damage arteries, stroke risk

38
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give some examples of factors that affect blood pressure

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diet, stress, activity level, age, genetics

39
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what is cardiac output

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volume of blood pumped out by heart

40
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what is atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up inside your arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow, which can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes.

41
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how does a heart attack happen

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coronary arteries get blocked by atherosclerosis, which can cause a heart attack. without enough o2, the heart muscles cells cant make enough ATP, without it the heart cant contract, and will start to spasm. deadly