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Test 3 Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

the study of the structure and parts of the body

A

anatomy

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2
Q

the main organ of the nervous system

A

brain

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3
Q

a chemical substance that changes what happens in the body

A

drug

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4
Q

Oxygenated blood is taken away from the heart in ________________.

A

arteries

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5
Q

A __________________ can make antibodies.

A

lymphocyte

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6
Q

The ________________ intestine is where nutrients are absorbed by the bloodstream.

A

small

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7
Q

Energy from food is measured in _________________.

A

calories

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8
Q

Skeletal muscles are ___________________ muscles.

A

voluntary

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9
Q

Proper ________________ happens when certain points of the body are aligned correctly.

A

posture

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10
Q

Before exercising, you should ____________________ your muscles.

A

warm up

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11
Q

Sunscreen is rated by its ________ protection factor.

A

sun

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12
Q

Never go anywhere or with anyone without your parents’ ______________________.

A

permission

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13
Q

Flossing and brushing teeth daily helps prevent dental _____________ and gum disease.

A

caries

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14
Q

part of the brain that controls thinking and senses

A

cerebrum

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15
Q

part of the blood that carries oxygen

A

red blood cells

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16
Q

liquid part of blood

A

plasma

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17
Q

oily substance produced by oil glands

A

sebum

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18
Q

proteins that help the body develop immunity against specific pathogens.

A

antibodies

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19
Q

proteins that quickly break down food into molecules

A

enzymes

20
Q

band of tissue that stabilizes joints

A

ligament

21
Q

fiber that connects muscle to bone

A

tendon

22
Q

chemical messengers in the body that regulate the way it works

A

hormones

23
Q

hard bone-like tissue that gives the tooth its shape

A

dentin

24
Q

colorless film of harmful bacteria that forms on teeth

A

plaque

25
Q

In which system will you find…spinal cord?

A

nervous system

26
Q

In which system will you find…capillaries?

A

circulatory system

27
Q

In which system will you find…tonsils?

A

lymphatic system

28
Q

In which system will you find…esophagus?

A

digestive system

29
Q

In which system will you find…cranium?

A

skeletal system

30
Q

In which system will you find…trapezius?

A

muscular system

31
Q

The brain and the spinal cord belong to the ________________ system.

A

central nervous

32
Q

A _______________ is a pathogen that reproduces by using a host cell of the body.

A

virus

33
Q

An example of a communicable disease is ________________________.

A

chickenpox

34
Q

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

A

carbohydrates

35
Q

One food ingredient that helps prevent heart disease is ____________________ fats.

A

unsaturated

36
Q

A ______________ joint makes rotational movement possible

A

pivot

37
Q

The cardiac muscle and smooth muscles are ________________ muscles.

A

involuntary

38
Q

When the biceps contracts, the __________________ relaxes.

A

triceps

39
Q

Running, walking, and swimming, are examples of __________________ exercises.

A

aerobic

40
Q

A _______________ is an example of a medical emergency.

A

spinal injury.

41
Q

The deepest layer of skin is the ________________________.

A

hypodermis

42
Q

Puberty occurs during ________________________.

A

adolescence

43
Q

Sweat glands release _______________________ when you are hot or working hard.

A

perspiration

44
Q

Identify these skeletal bones.
1) cranium
2) femur
3) humerus
4) patella
5) sternum

A

see Health book, p. 114

45
Q

Is a sprain a medical emergency?

A

no

46
Q

How should you treat a sprain?

A

R-rest
I-ice
C-compression
E-elevation

47
Q

Identify these on a diagram:
1) esophagus
2) large intestine
3) small intestine

A

see Health book, p. 80

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