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What is used to calculate BMI
Height and weight
3 factors that may effect someone’s BMI
Diet - a high calorie diet may make an individual put on weight
Medication - statins affect body fat and can therefore lower BMI
Ill health - ill health can reduce physical activity which may affect body weight and BMI
What is the process of glucoregulation
Glucoregulation is the maintenance of steady levels of glucose in the blood stream
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are responsible for blood glucoregulation
Hormones are released by the pancreas, these hormones are insulin and glucose
This process is closely related to the dietary intake of nutrients
The hypothalamus monitors blood glucose levels and detects changes. This process is called negative feedback
Insulin works to reduce the amount of glucose in the blood by promoting the absorption of glucose into the liver, converting glucose to glucagon.
What is the primary organ involved in glucoregulation and describe the structure of it
Pancreas
A long flat gland
It is composed of berry-like cells
What are the parts of the excretory system
Kidneys
Urinary bladder
Ureter
Urethra
What is the name given to bacteria, virus or anything else that can cause disease
Pathogen
Where is the thymus located
The upper front part of the chest
What is the structure of the thymus?
It is made up of 2 lobes
What are the 3 types of lymphocytes
B cells
T cells
Phagocytes
What is the role of a T cell
To kill target cells by releasing cytotoxic granules into the cell to be killed.
What are the primary 3 layers of skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermics
