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PSW Ch. 32 Flashcards

1
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true/false
the skin is the body’s first line of defence against disease

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true

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true/false
the tympanic membrane is found in the ear

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true

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3
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true/false
fingernails and toenails are part of the integumentary system

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true

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4
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true/false
bones are dead

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false

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5
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a function of the muscular system is to provide the body with heat

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true

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true/false
the function of the urinary system is to remove waste products from the blood

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true

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7
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the process of cell division is called…

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mitosis

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true/false
the function of the lungs is to allow respirations

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true

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the master gland of the endocrine system is the pituitary gland

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true

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10
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true/false
glucocorticoids regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates

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true

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11
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true/false
cartilage is connective tissue that prevents bine ends from rubbing together

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true

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12
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what are the basic structures of a cell?

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cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm

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13
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what makes up the circulatory system?

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blood, heart, vessels

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14
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specialized connective tissue includes…

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blood, bone, adipose, dense fibrous

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15
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what types of bones are there?

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  1. flat
  2. short
  3. irregular
  4. long
  5. sesamoid
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16
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what body function burns food for heat and energy?

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metabolism

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17
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what does the urinary system consist of?

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2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 bladder

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18
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smooth muscles may be found in the…

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digestive tract

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19
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the middle layer of the skin is called..

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dermis

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20
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what do tendons connect

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muscle to bone

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21
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what type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

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artery

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22
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what does the cerebellum do?

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regulates and controls body movement

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23
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where does the highest function of the brain take place?

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cerebral cortex

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24
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what do the endocrine glands secrete?

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hormones

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25
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what is the major function of the thyroid gland?

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regulates metabolism

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26
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terms/definitions
artery

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blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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27
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terms/definitions
capillary

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tiny blood vessels that allows food, oxygen, and other substances to pass to the cells

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28
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terms/definitions
cell

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basic unit of body structure

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29
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terms/definitions
digestion

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

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30
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terms/definitions
metabolism

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burning of food by the cells to produce heat and energy

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31
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terms/definitions
organ

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group of tissues with the same function

32
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terms/definitions
peristalsis

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

33
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terms/definitions
system

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organs that work together to preform special functions

34
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terms/definitions
tissue

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group of cells with the same function

35
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terms/definitions
vein

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blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart

36
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tissues major function
epithelial tissue

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covers internal and external body surfaces

37
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tissues major function
connective tissue

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anchors, connects, and supports other body tissues

38
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tissues major function
muscle tissue

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allows the body to move by stretching and cotracting

39
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tissues major function
nerve tissue

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relays information to and from the brian throughout the body

40
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bones major function
long bones

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bear the weight of the body

41
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bones major function
short bones

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allow skill and ease in movement

42
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bones major function
flat bones

A

protect the organs

43
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bones major function
irregular bones

A

allow various degrees of movement and flexibility

44
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terms/definitions
bladder

A

hollow muscular sac that stores urine

45
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terms/definitions
chyme

A

semi-liquid food mixture formed in stomach

46
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terms/definitions
colon

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portion of the gastrointestinal tract that absorbs water

47
Q

terms/definitions
duodenum

A

structure that adds digestive juices to chyme

48
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terms/definitions
jejunum

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a portion of the gastrointestinal tract that absorbs food

49
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terms/definitions
kidney

A

bean-shaped structure that produces urine

50
Q

terms/definitions
liver

A

produces bile

51
Q

terms/definitions
meatus

A

opening from the bladder at the end of the urethra

52
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terms/definitions
nephron

A

basic working unit of the kidney

53
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terms/definition
pancreas

A

produces digestive juices

54
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terms/definitions
urethra

A

structure that allows urine to pass from the bladder

55
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terms/definitions
saliva

A

moistens food particles in the mouth

56
Q

pituitary hormone and effects
growth hormone

A

causes growth of muscles, bones, and other organs

57
Q

pituitary hormone and effects
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

A

enables thyroid gland function

58
Q

pituitary hormone and effects
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

A

stimulates the adrenal gland

59
Q

pituitary hormone and effects
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

A

prevents the kidneys from excreting excessive amounts of water

60
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pituitary hormone and effects
Oxytocin

A

causes the uterine muscles to contract during childbirth

61
Q

hormone action
epinephrine

A

stimulates the body to produce energy during emergencies

62
Q

hormone action
estrogen

A

sex hormone secreted by ovaries

63
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hormone action
insulin

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released by pancreas and regulates sugar in the blood

64
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hormone action
parathyroid hormone

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regulates calcium level in the body

65
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hormone action
testosterone

A

sex hormone secreted by testes

66
Q

hormone action
thyroxine

A

regulates metabolism

67
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cell/substance function
antibodies

A

attack and destroy abnormal or unwanted substances

68
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cell/substance function
antigens

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cause the body to produce antibodies

69
Q

cell/substance function
B lymphocytes

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cause the production of antibodies that circulate in the plasma

69
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cell/substance function
phagocytes

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digest and destroy microorganisms and other unwanted sibstances

70
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cell/substance function
lymphocytes

A

produce antibodies

71
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cell/substance function
T lymphocytes

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destroy invading cells or attract other cells that destroy invading cells

72
Q

what is the function of the nervous system?

A

controls, directs and coordinates body function

73
Q

what are the function of the ovaries?

A
  1. release ova
  2. secretes estrogen and progesterone
73
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urine is made up of waste products filtered out of what organ?

A

the kidney

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