Test 2 Study Guide

Question 1

microorganisms that can cause disease

Answer 1

pathogens

Question 2

projections which absorb nutrient molecules that pass to the bloodstream

Answer 2

villi

Question 3

substance produced by oil glands

Answer 3

sebum

Question 4

projections which help prevent pathogens from getting into lungs

Answer 4

cilia

Question 5

proteins which help the body develop immunity against specific pathogens

Answer 5

antibodies

Question 6

fluid that surrounds cells

Answer 6

tissue fluid

Question 7

large bunches of lymphatic tissue located throughout the body

Answer 7

lymph nodes

Question 8

proteins which quickly break down food

Answer 8

enzymes

Question 9

largest organ of the body

Answer 9

skin

Question 10

Label these parts of the digestive system:
1) esophagus
2) large intestine
3) small intestine

Answer 10

see Health book, p. 80

Question 11

A _________________ is a substance that causes the body to develop immunity to a particular disease.

Answer 11

vaccine

Question 12

The _____________ cleanses the blood that passes through it.

Answer 12

spleen

Question 13

The ____________ system breaks down food into a form that can be used by the body.

Answer 13

digestive

Question 14

The ______________ system is designed to defend against germs and disease.

Answer 14

immune

Question 15

Nutrients which help build muscle tissue are ______________________.

Answer 15

proteins

Question 16

There are eight different ______ vitamins.

Answer 16

B

Question 17

The mineral ________________ makes bones and teeth strong.

Answer 17

calcium

Question 18

A _________________ is a natural element that regulates body systems.

Answer 18

mineral

Question 19

The measure of energy from food is a _________________.

Answer 19

calorie

Question 20

The body’s ability to protect itself from a disease is _______________________.

Answer 20

immunity

Question 21

________________ reproduce by using a host cell of the body.

Answer 21

Viruses

Question 22

____________ blood cells travel from the bloodstream to the places in the body that need defense.

Answer 22

White

Question 23

A ______________________ makes antibodies.

Answer 23

lymphocyte

Question 24

Vitamin C and the mineral ______________ help the body fight disease and infection.

Answer 24

zinc

Question 25

________________ can be spread by direct and indirect contact.

Answer 25

Pathogens

Question 26

The body’s main source of energy comes from ________________________.

Answer 26

carbohydrates

Question 27

Unsaturated fats usually come from plants or fish and are ___________________ than saturated fats.

Answer 27

healthier

Question 28

Fruits and vegetables should make up one-___________ of your diet.

Answer 28

half

Question 29

Eating a variety of ___________________ will help you get the most of the vitamins and minerals you need.

Answer 29

vegetables

Question 30

The healthiest grains are ____________ grains.

Answer 30

whole

Question 31

Communicable disease or Noncommunicable disease?

common cold

Answer 31

communicable

Question 32

Communicable disease or Noncommunicable disease?

heart disease

Answer 32

noncommunicable

Question 33

Communicable disease or Noncommunicable disease?

influenza

Answer 33

communicable

Question 34

Communicable disease or Noncommunicable disease?

chickenpox

Answer 34

communicable

Question 35

List four ways to prevent the spread of pathogens.

Answer 35

1) wash hands
2) use tissue
3) stay home when you have a fever
4) use hand sanitizer