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Unit 1: Physical Health Flashcards

1
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What are the key structures found in the skeletal system?

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Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons

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What are the 3 types of muscles found in the body?

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Striated, smooth, and cardiac muscles

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Define Central Nervous System

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Messages in the CNS travel through the spinal cord to the brain which then directs all the functions of the body

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What does the Central Nervous System contain?

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Brain and spinal cord

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Define Peripheral Nervous System

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Messages in the PNS travel between the CNS and the rest of the body

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What does the Peripheral Nervous System contain?

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All of the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord

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What is the key structure associated with the respiratory system

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Lungs

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What are the structures of the upper respiratory tract?

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Nose, pharynx, and larynx

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What are the structures of the lower respiratory tract?

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Trachea, bronchial, bronchioles, alveoli

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What are the main structures of the cardiovascular system?

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Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries

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Trace the pathway of blood through the heart

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Pulmonary veins > Left atrium > Left ventricle > Aorta > Body Tissues > Vena cava > Right atrium > Right ventricle > Pulmonary arteries > Lungs >

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What are the main organs of the digestive system?

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Salivary glands, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas

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What do the salivary glands do?

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moisten and lubricate food and begin breakdown of carbohydrates

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What does the liver do?

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Metabolizes macronutrients, produces bile and detoxifies the body

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What does the gallbladder do?

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stores bile which helps digest food and absorb fat

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16
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What does the pancreas do?

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secretes enzymes and hormones that help with digestion and the use of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

17
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What are the major organs of the urinary system?

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Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra

18
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What does the immune system do?

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helps white blood cells travel throughout the body to fight off foreign antigens

19
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What are the main structures of the immune system?

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Thymus, Lymph nodes, Spleen, Lymphatic vessels

20
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What are the structures of the integumentary system?

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Hair, skin, nails, and associated glands

21
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What is the function of the integumentary system?

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Protects tissues from the environment, encloses nerve fibers, lubrication, body temperature, provides insulation

22
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What is the role of the endocrine system?

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Keep the body in a state of homeostasis, or balance

23
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What are symptoms of the common cold?

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watery eyes
nasal congestion
sneezing
sore throat

24
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What is the cause of the common cold?

A

more than 200 viruses

25
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What is the treatment for the common cold?

A

over the counter medicine and rest

26
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What are symptoms of influenza?

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fatigue
muscle stiffness
coughs
sore throat
nasal congestion
headaches
high fever

27
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What is the cause of influenza?

A

influenza virus

28
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What is the treatment for influenza?

A

Tamiflu, rest

29
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What are symptoms of mononucleosis?

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fatigue
swollen lymph nodes
swollen tonsils
swollen spleen
fever
headache
skin rash

30
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What is the cause of mononucleosis?

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virus

31
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What is the treatment for mononucleosis?

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medicine

32
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What are symptoms of meningitis?

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sudden high fever
severe headache
stiff neck
nausea
vomiting

33
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What is the cause of menengitis?

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virus or bacteria

34
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What is the treatment for meningitis?

A

antibiotics

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