The body Flashcards

1
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The function and role of the blood

A

Transport glucose to his working muscles
Remove waste products (such as lactic acid) to prevent muscles cramps.
Regulate his body temperature

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2
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Anaerobic equation

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glucose—>energy+lactic acid

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3
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Aerobic equation

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Glucose+oxygen—->energy+carbon dioxide+water

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4
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Skeletal system will offer

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Protection 
Blood production
Shape
Support
Movement
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5
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Name the connective tissue

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Cartilage is found at the end of the bones.
Ligaments attach bone to bone and stabilise the joints.
Tendons connect muscles to bone to allow movement.

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6
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Name the joints

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  • Hinge- e.g the knee
  • Ball and socket-e.g the shoulders
  • Pivot-e.g the neck
  • Saddle-e.g the thumb
  • Condyloid-e.g the wrist
  • Gliding-e.g the feet
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7
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Name the different body movements

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Flexion- angles between the bones decrease
Extension- angles between two bones increase
Adduction- the bone movers towards the body
Abduction- the bones move away from the body
rotation- a circular action

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8
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Name the body movements

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Prime mover is a muscles that contracts and shortens to create movements
Antagonist is the opposite to a prime mover: a muscles that relaxes and lengthens to permit movement
Origin- is the end of the muscles attached to a non-moving bone.
Insertion is the end of a muscle attached to a moving bone.

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9
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Oxygen debit

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This is removing products from the blood that can cause pain or damage to the body.

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