Science Test Flashcards

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What does cavity mean?

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and area of tooth decay caused by prolonged exposure to bacteria

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What does perspiration mean?

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A fluid released by the sweat glands

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what does a hormone mean?

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A chemical messenger that creates a response in the body

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what does gland mean?

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A specialized tissue that produces and releases chemicals

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5
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what does sebum mean?

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and oil produced by glands located in the skin

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what does wisdom teeth mean?

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The third molars, usually the last teeth to hear

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what does adolescents mean?

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The period of time between childhood and adulthood

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What does the pituitary gland?

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A gland that stimulates growth and development

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What does endocrine mean?

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The system made of a network of glands that helps to regulate body functions

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what does that acne mean

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A skin condition that results when mostly excess sebum clogs skin pores

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What does puberty mean

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The process of physical changes body develops into an adult

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what does long bone mean

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One of several a longer needed parts of the human skeleton

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what does homeostasis mean

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A state of balance within a cell, organ, or system

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what are the three glands that are in the brain

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Penial gland, The pituitary gland, hypothalamus

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Name three ways you can try to maintain balance in your life doing puberty and adolescence

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Eat a balanced diet, exercise, keep skin and hair clean

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16
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when does adolescence occur

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childhood and adulthood

17
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when does puberty occur

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10 or the beginning of adolescence

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What system works along with the endocrine system to regulate body functions?

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The nervous system’s

19
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Describe how the endocrine system works

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The glands of the endocrine system release hormones in the bloodstream which of that sells tissue and organ

20
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What are the five parts of the hair

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Sebaceous, hair, sweat glands , epidermis, dermis, fatty cells

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Skin is the largest__________in the body.

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protecting the inside of the body is one of the main __________of skin.

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jobs or function

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The __________support and strengthen the top layer of skin

24
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__________Is a product of the sweat glands.

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perspiration

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Skin produces__________ when exposed to sunlight
vitamin D
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One very important thing you can do to take care of your skin is to __________.
wash it
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sebaceous glands release more __________during puberty
sebum
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The endocrine system, __________,__________,__________,and __________all affect the growth and weight of adolescents.
genetics, exercise, nutrients, Felipe
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Bones need __________ to develop probably. But
calcium
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we gland produces the growth hormone?
Pituitary
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List the four main types of teeth
canine and scissors, bicuspid, molars
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describe how a cavity forms
food mixes with bacteria and plaque form cavities
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name three things you can do to prevent tooth decay
brush and floss, not to eat too much starches and sugar, and go to the dentist
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about how many hours of sleep do adolescents need each night
9 to 10
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What are the two types of sleep?
REM ( rapid eye movement) | NREM(Nonrapid eye movement)
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What does the penial gland do when it comes to puberty?
it shrinks and produce less hormones
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What happens if you have not had a normal sleep
mood changes, abnormal vision and spinach, difficultly thinking clearly, fatigue or confusion
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what does a scientist use to measure a person's electrical bring Waze while he or she is sleeping?
EEGS | Electroencephalogram
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What are the parts of the tooth
Enamel, crown, root, Dentin, pulp, and gum