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Health Unit 1 Flashcards

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A group of muscles in the back of the upper leg?

A

Hamstrings.

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The longest muscle in your body?

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Sartorius.

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A group of muscles in the front of the upper leg?

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Quadriceps.

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The tendon connecting the heel to the calf muscles?

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Achilles.

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The strongest muscle in the body; you are sitting on it?

A

Gluteals.

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A facial muscle that raises the eyebrows?

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Frontalis.

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Your chest muscles?

A

Pectorals.

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Your calf muscle?

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Gastrocnemius.

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A muscle at the front of the upper arm, often flexed to show strength?

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Biceps.

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A facial muscle used in smiling?

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Zygomaticus.

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A muscle that helps you chew?

A

Masseter.

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Shoulder muscles that raise your arm?

A

Deltoids.

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A muscle that moves the shoulder blade?

A

Trapezius.

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Muscles of the abdomen?

A

Abdominals.

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The cell is made up of a living material called ______________.

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Protoplasm.

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The cell ________ surrounds and protects the cell.

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Membrane.

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Chromatin is located in the _______ of the cell.

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Nucleus.

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16
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The process by which your body produces and uses energy from food is __________.

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Metabolism.

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17
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Groups of similar organs performing similar tasks make up the body _______.

A

Systems.

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18
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The latissimus dorsi and the trapezius are major muscles located in the ____.

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Back.

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19
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The point at which a muscle is attached to a moveable part of your body is the ________.

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Insertion.

20
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A loose sac enclosing the heart.

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Pericardium.

21
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The main pumping chambers of the heart.

A

Ventricles.

22
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Vessels carrying blood away from the heart.

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Arteries.

23
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Vessels bringing blood to the heart.

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Veins.

24
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Arteries in your neck.

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Carotid arteries.

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The liquid part of blood.

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Plasma.

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Blood cells that carry oxygen.

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Red.

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Blood cells that fight disease.

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White.

28
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Wall separating the heart pumps.

A

Septum.

29
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A hormone that increases your heart rate in time of danger.

A

Epinephrine (adrenaline).

30
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Aerobic or Anaerobic?

Wogging.

A

Aerobic.

31
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Aerobic or Anaerobic?

Softball.

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Anaerobic.

32
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Aerobic or Anaerobic?

Cycling.

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Aerobic.

33
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Breathing (exhaling and inhaling air)

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External respiration.

34
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Tiny air sacs in the lungs.

A

Alveoli.

35
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Branches of the windpipe.

A

Bronchii.

36
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Substances that irritate the respiratory system.

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Allergens.

37
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Air-filled cavities inside facial bones.

A

Sinuses.

38
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Thick mucus in the throat.

A

Phlegm.

39
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Major muscle of breathing.

A

Diaphragm.

40
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Process by which cells use oxygen.

A

Cellular respiration.

41
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What does the word aerobic mean?

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“with oxygen”

42
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Which kind of exercises–aerobic or anaerobic–emphasize speed, strength, and skill?

A

Anaerobic.

43
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How long should aerobic exercise be done?

A

At least 20 minutes.

44
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How often should aerobic exercises be done?

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At least 3 times a week.

45
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What exercise is considered to be the most comprehensive aerobic exercise?

A

Swimming.

46
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Why do you need to rest after prolonged muscle activity?

A

Your muscles need time to rid themselves of carbon dioxide and lactic acid.

47
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How could you benefit from aerobic exercise?

A

Aerobic exercises tone muscles, trim excess fat, aid in sleeping, improve mental health.

48
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How much sleep do you as a teenager need?

A

From 8 to 10 hours.

49
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Why is it important that you stretch before exercising?

A

To avoid over-stretching, tearing, or straining muscles; to improve flexibility.

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