Test 3 Study Guide

Question 1

the study of the structure and parts of the body

Answer 1

anatomy

Question 2

the main organ of the nervous system

Answer 2

brain

Question 3

a chemical substance that changes what happens in the body

Answer 3

drug

Question 4

Oxygenated blood is taken away from the heart in ________________.

Answer 4

arteries

Question 5

A __________________ can make antibodies.

Answer 5

lymphocyte

Question 6

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

Answer 6

small

Question 7

Energy from food is measured in _________________.

Answer 7

calories

Question 8

Skeletal muscles are ___________________ muscles.

Answer 8

voluntary

Question 9

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

Answer 9

posture

Question 10

Before exercising, you should ____________________ your muscles.

Answer 10

warm up

Question 11

Sunscreen is rated by its ________ protection factor.

Answer 11

sun

Question 12

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

Answer 12

permission

Question 13

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

Answer 13

caries

Question 14

part of the brain that controls thinking and senses

Answer 14

cerebrum

Question 15

part of the blood that carries oxygen

Answer 15

red blood cells

Question 16

liquid part of blood

Answer 16

plasma

Question 17

oily substance produced by oil glands

Answer 17

sebum

Question 18

proteins that help the body develop immunity against specific pathogens.

Answer 18

antibodies

Question 19

proteins that quickly break down food into molecules

Answer 19

enzymes

Question 20

band of tissue that stabilizes joints

Answer 20

ligament

Question 21

fiber that connects muscle to bone

Answer 21

tendon

Question 22

chemical messengers in the body that regulate the way it works

Answer 22

hormones

Question 23

hard bone-like tissue that gives the tooth its shape

Answer 23

dentin

Question 24

colorless film of harmful bacteria that forms on teeth

Answer 24

plaque

Question 25

In which system will you find...spinal cord?

Answer 25

nervous system

Question 26

In which system will you find...capillaries?

Answer 26

circulatory system

Question 27

In which system will you find...tonsils?

Answer 27

lymphatic system

Question 28

In which system will you find...esophagus?

Answer 28

digestive system

Question 29

In which system will you find...cranium?

Answer 29

skeletal system

Question 30

In which system will you find...trapezius?

Answer 30

muscular system

Question 31

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

Answer 31

central nervous

Question 32

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

Answer 32

virus

Question 33

An example of a communicable disease is ________________________.

Answer 33

chickenpox

Question 34

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

Answer 34

carbohydrates

Question 35

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

Answer 35

unsaturated

Question 36

A ______________ joint makes rotational movement possible

Answer 36

pivot

Question 37

The cardiac muscle and smooth muscles are ________________ muscles.

Answer 37

involuntary

Question 38

When the biceps contracts, the __________________ relaxes.

Answer 38

triceps

Question 39

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

Answer 39

aerobic

Question 40

A _______________ is an example of a medical emergency.

Answer 40

spinal injury.

Question 41

The deepest layer of skin is the ________________________.

Answer 41

hypodermis

Question 42

Puberty occurs during ________________________.

Answer 42

adolescence

Question 43

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

Answer 43

perspiration

Question 44

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

Answer 44

see Health book, p. 114

Question 45

Is a sprain a medical emergency?

Answer 45

no

Question 46

How should you treat a sprain?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

see Health book, p. 80