Body Flashcards

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1
Q

Describe three ways your skin reduces heat loss when you are cold

A

Hair pulled upright by erector muscle
More blood flows through deep blood vessels
No sweat

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2
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What does shivering do?

A

Produces heat as:

  • the muscles contract
  • producing heat
  • warming body
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3
Q

Describe the term ‘nerves’

A

A bundle of cells

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4
Q

What is located in the CNS?

A

The spinal cord and the brain. These two organs form the main part of the nervous system.

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5
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Describe three ways your skin helps you to cool down when you are hot

A

Sweat gland releases water
Hair lies flat and relaxed
Sweat gland releases blood

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6
Q

What are ‘Antibiotics’ used for?

A

To treat infections

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7
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What are ‘Antibiotics’?

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Drugs that kill bacteria

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What are Antiseptics used for?

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They are used outside the body. They can be used for cleaning surfaces, to kill bacteria

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9
Q

Explain how the sweat gland helps to cool the body

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Releases water onto surface of skin which then the sweat evaporates

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