Healthcare #1 test

Question 1

Atoms

Answer 1

The microscopic building blocks of matter

Question 2

Molecules

Answer 2

Atoms combine with one another to form molecules.

Question 3

Macromolecules

Answer 3

Molecules combine to form macromolecules

Question 4

Cells

Answer 4

The association of molecules with one another creates the cell. The cell is the fundamental unit of living things. Among the different cells in the body are nerve cells, muscle cells and blood cells.

Question 5

Tissue

Answer 5

A group of cells of similar structure performing the same function. The body has four basic types of tissues: epithelial tissue (such as in the organ linings), connective tissue (such as blood and bone), muscle tissue and nervous tissue.

Question 6

Organ

Answer 6

An organ is composed of two or more different kinds of tissues. The stomach is an organ composed of epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, nerve tissue and connective tissue. An organ functions as a specialized physiological center for a particular activity.

Question 7

Organ system

Answer 7

A collection of several organs with related functions.

Question 8

Organism

Answer 8

All of the systems operating together forms the organism, which is the highest level of organization.

Question 9

Muscle Tissue

Answer 9

Contains cells that have the ability to contract in order to produce movement of different body parts.

Question 10

Nervous Tissue

Answer 10

Found in the brain, spinal cord & nerves. Is the body’s communication network by
conducting electrical signals across tissue.

Question 11

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 11

Forms covering over all the body surfaces, lines body cavities and hollow organs. They have many functions including secretion, protection, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.

Question 12

Connective Tissue

Answer 12

a name given to several different body tissues which help connect, support and bind other tissues in the body. Examples include: bone, cartilage, fat, blood, lymphatic tissue, etc.

Question 13

Integumentary system

Answer 13

• Covers body and protects it
• Skin, hair, nails, glands

Question 14

Skeletal system

Answer 14

• Protects body, provides support for movement
• Bones, cartilage, and ligaments

Question 15

Nervous system

Answer 15

• Receives stimuli, sends information, directs body
• Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs

Question 16

Endocrine system

Answer 16

• Coordinates, integrates the activities of body
• Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, ductless glands

Question 17

Muscular system

Answer 17

• Produces body movement
• Skeletal, smooth, cardiac

Question 18

Digestive system

Answer 18

• Absorbs soluble nutrients from ingested food
• Teeth, esophagus, liver, stomach, intestines, etc.

Question 19

Respiratory system

Answer 19

• Collects O2 and exchanges it for CO2
• Lungs, pharynx, trachea and other air passages

Question 20

Circulatory system

Answer 20

• Transports cells & material throughout body
• Heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph structures

Question 21

Immune system

Answer 21

• Removes foreign chemicals and microorganisms from the bloodstream
• T and B- lymphocytes, and macrophages; lymph structures

Question 22

Urinary system

Answer 22

• Removes metabolic wastes from the bloodstream
• Kidney, bladder, and associated ducts

Question 23

Reproductive system

Answer 23

• Produces sex cells for the next generation of organism
• Testes, ovaries etc.

Question 24

Homeostatis

Answer 24

The tendency of an organism to maintain a steady state condition

Question 25

conditions that need to be maintained

Answer 25

1. Blood pressure
2. Acid/Base levels
3. Fluid balance
4. Blood sugar levels
5. Blood oxygen levels
6. Body temperature

Question 26

Imbalances in Blood Sugar

Answer 26

Can lead to hypo- or hyper-glycemia. There will be both signs and symptoms of hypo or hyperglycemia which can be used to diagnose a patient.

Question 27

SEEDS

Answer 27

S-Sleep: Getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
E- Exercise: Exercising 3-5 times a week.
E- Environment: Having a clean, positive, healthy environment.
D-Diet: Following the Food Guide and balance of macro/micronutrients.
S- Stress: Managing stress levels in a healthy way