Body Flashcards
Describe three ways your skin reduces heat loss when you are cold
Hair pulled upright by erector muscle
More blood flows through deep blood vessels
No sweat
What does shivering do?
Produces heat as:
- the muscles contract
- producing heat
- warming body
Describe the term ‘nerves’
A bundle of cells
What is located in the CNS?
The spinal cord and the brain. These two organs form the main part of the nervous system.
Describe three ways your skin helps you to cool down when you are hot
Sweat gland releases water
Hair lies flat and relaxed
Sweat gland releases blood
What are ‘Antibiotics’ used for?
To treat infections
What are ‘Antibiotics’?
Drugs that kill bacteria
What are Antiseptics used for?
They are used outside the body. They can be used for cleaning surfaces, to kill bacteria
Explain how the sweat gland helps to cool the body
Releases water onto surface of skin which then the sweat evaporates