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Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
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Artery

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A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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Capillary

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A tiny blood vessel; food, oxygen, and other substances pass from the capillaries Into the cells

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Cell

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The basic unit of body structure

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Digestion

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The process of physically and chemically breaking down food so it can be absorbed for use by the cells

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Hemoglobin

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The substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood it’s color

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6
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Hormone

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A chemical substance secreted by the endocrine oxygen into the bloodstream

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Immunity

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Protection against a disease or condition; the person will not get or be affected by the disease

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8
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Menstruation

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The process in which the lining of the uterus breaks up and is discharged from the body through the vagina

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Metabolism

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The burning of food for heat and energy by the cells

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Organ

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Groups of tissues with the same function

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Peristalsis

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Involuntary muscle contractions in the digestive system that move food down the esophagus through the alimentary canal

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Respiration

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The process of supplying the cells with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from them

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13
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System

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Organs that work together to perform special functions

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14
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Tissue

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A group of cells with similar functions

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15
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Vein

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A blood vessel that returns blood to the heart

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16
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The basic unit of body structure is the 
A. Cell 
B. Neuron 
C. Nephron 
D. Ovum
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A. Cell

17
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The outer layer of the skin is called the 
A. Dermis 
B. Epidermis 
C. Integument
D. Myelin
A

B. Epidermis

18
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Which is not a function of the skin?
A. Provides the protective covering for the body
B. Regulates body temperature
C. Senses cold, pain, touch, and pressure
D. Provides the shape and framework for the body

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D. Provides the shale and framework for the body

19
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Skeletal muscles 
A. Are under involuntary control 
B. Appear smooth 
C. Are under voluntary control 
D. Appear striped and smooth
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C. Are under voluntary control

20
Q 
The highest functions in the brain take place in the 
A. Cerebral cortex 
B. Medulla 
C. Brain stem 
D. Spinal nerves
A

A. Cerebral cortex

21
Q 
The ear is involved with 
A. Regulating body movement 
B. Balance 
C. Smoothness of body movements 
D. Controlling involuntary muscles
A

B. Balance

22
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The liquid part of the blood is the 
A. Hemoglobin 
B. Red blood cell 
C. Plasma 
D. White blood cell
A

C. Plasma

23
Q 
Which part of the heart pumps blood to the body? 
A. Right atrium 
B. Left atrium 
C. Right ventricle 
D. Left ventricle
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D. Left ventricle

24
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Which carry blood away from the heart? 
A. Capillaries 
B. Veins 
C. Venules
D. Arteries
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D. Arteries

25
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Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged 
A. In the bronchi
B. Between the alveoli and capillaries 
C. Between the kings and pleura 
D. In the trachea
A

B. Between the alveoli and capillaries

26
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Digestion begins in the 
A. Mouth
B. Stomach 
C. Small intestine 
D. Colon
A

A. Mouth

27
Q 
Most food absorption takes place in the 
A. Stomach 
B. Small intestine 
C. Colon 
D. Large intestine
A

B. Small intestine

28
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Urine is formed by the 
A. Jejunum
B. Kidneys 
C. Bladder 
D. Liver
A

B. Kidneys

29
Q 
Urine passes from the body through The
A. Ureters  
B. Urethra 
C. Anus 
D. Nephrons
A

B. Urethra

30
Q 
The male sex gland is called the 
A. Penis 
B. Semen 
C. Testis 
D. Scrotum
A

C. Testis

31
Q 
The male sex cell is the 
A. Semen 
B. Ovum 
C. Gonad 
D. Sperm
A

D. Sperm

32
Q 
The female sex gland is the 
A. Ovary 
B. Cervix 
C. Uterus 
D. Vagina
A

A. Ovary

33
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The discharge of the lining of the uterus is called 
A. The endometrium 
B. Ovulation 
C. Fertilization 
D. Menstruation
A

D. Menstruation

34
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The endocrine glands secrete
A. Hormones 
B. Mucus 
C. Semen 
D. Insulin
A

A. Hormones

35
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The immune system protects the body from
A. Low blood sugar 
B. Disease and infection
C. Loss of fluid 
D. Stunted growth
A

B. Disease and infection

MNA/CNA (13 decks)

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