Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

7 - Life Science > Unit B - Body Works > Flashcards

Unit B - Body Works Flashcards

1
Q

What are the dangers of DUI/DWI?

A

You could get into a crash/die

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Impaired drivers cause about ____ of the accidents in our country

A

40%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why do impaired drivers cause about 40% of accidents?

A

Because their reaction time is slowed down and they make poor judgments.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are some tests to see if you are impaired?

A

Follow a moving pen with their eyes
Listen and follow directions while performing a simple task
People walk in a straight line and turn on our command
and stand on one leg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is some qualitative data for being impaired?

A

Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Bad balance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is some quantitative data for being impaired?

A

Breathalyzer test
Blood test
Urine test

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What body systems are affected by alcohol?

A 
Brain
Skin
Heart
Stomach
Small intestine
Lungs
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Alcohol is a ___________. This causes _________________

A

depressant; all the issues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Can a person die from one night of drinking?

A

YES!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is alcohol poisoning?

A

Alcohol causes the heart to speed up at first, a lot of alcohol all at once causes the heart to slow down. If a person drinks too much alcohol too fast, that person can pass out and even die

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What causes fetal alcohol syndrome?

A

A mother drinking while pregnant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does fetal alcohol syndrome cause?

A

Abnormal growth and development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the function of excretory system?

A

Remove liquid waste from the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the rule of thumb for wild fruits etc.?

A

Don’t eat anything unless you know the name of it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Why are most poisons dangerous?

A

They can destroy the liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How much does a liver weigh?

A

Over 3 pounds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

After the food is broken down, your _____ carries the substances you’ve digested to the _____. The liver controls what gets ___________________. Only
then are these substances carried to the rest of your ____.

A

blood; liver; stored or filtered out; body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What does a toxicologist do?

A

Studies harmful substances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What does the liver do?

A

Helps digest fats and control how much cholesterol and sugar is in the body
How much and what kinds of substances go to different organs and systems.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Do you need SOME cholesterol and sugar in your body? Is too much the problem?

A

YES!; YES!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Is alcohol a toxin?

A

YES!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

If scar tissue forms on the liver, what is the “disease” called?

A

Cirrhosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What does hepatitis attack?

A

The liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?

A

NO!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Is there a vaccine for hepatitis A and B?
YES!
26
Are Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen toxins?
YES!
27
Do medications have side effects?
YES!
28
10000 of the 20000 transplants done every year in the US are--
Kidney transplants
29
5000 of the 20000 transplants done every year in the US are--
Liver transplants
30
Does the liver regenerate if part of it is destroyed/transplanted?
YES!!
31
Where does mechanical breakdown occur?
In the mouth with help from the teeth and tongue
32
Where does chemical breakdown occur?
Begins in the mouth, mainly in stomach and intestines
33
Why is it important to chew your food?
To prevent choking
34
What does the digestive system do?
Breaks food into forms your body can absorb
35
What does a high level of hydrochloric acid cause?
Indigestion | Burning feeling
36
How does your mouth contribute to mechanical breakdown?
The teeth
37
How does your mouth contribute to chemical breakdown?
Chemicals in saliva
38
What happens during the process of absorption?
Nutrients leave the digestive system and move into the blood
39
How long is the average small intestine?
5-6 meters long (15-18 ft)
40
Your liver stores __________
carbohydrates
41
Any material that has not been absorbed by your small intestine continues down into your ________, or colon
large intestine
42
The remaining unabsorbed material forms ___________ as it travels through the large intestine, a process that can take 18–24 hours.
solid waste
43
The solid waste is temporarily stored in the _______ and then is pushed out through the _____
rectum; anus
44
What does solid waste contain?
Bacteria Substances that your body can’t digest Remaining water
45
What functions do bones have?
``` Skull protects brain Vertebrae protects spinal cord Ribs protect heart and lungs Manufacture blood cells Maintain calcium balance ```
46
What is bone marrow used for?
RBC, WBC, Platelets are made there
47
What are the 5 types of bones?
``` Long Short Flat Irregular Sesamoid ```
48
What is an example of a long bone?
Fingers Arms Legs
49
What is an example of a short bone?
Ankles | Wrists
50
What is an example of a flat bone?
Ribs | Shoulder blades
51
What is an example of an irregular bone?
Vertebrae | Bones of the ear
52
What is an example of a sesamoid bone?
Some joints | Kneecap
53
How many bones do you have when you are born?
Over 300
54
What are your first bones made of?
Cartilage, a soft tissue
55
How many bones do adults have?
206
56
What does calcium do?
Makes bones hard
57
What is osteoporosis?
Condition where bones don't have enough calcium
58
Who is most at risk of not getting enough calcium?
Little girls 9-18
59
How many muscles are in the human body?
Over 600
60
What are the 3 types of muscles?
Skeletal Cardiac Smooth
61
What are the types of joints?
``` Hinge Pivot Ball and socket Gliding Saddle Partially movable Immovable ```
62
Because the muscular and skeletal work so close together, they are often called--
the musculoskeletal system
63
Lungs are part of the ________ system
respiratory
64
What does the blood transport?
Oxygen Waste Nutrients
65
Each time your heart beats, what does it do?
Sends blood throughout your body
66
What are the trade-offs of choosing only one way—education, research, or treatment—to deal with a public health problem, such as heart disease?
It can only reach one audience
67
What are the 2 types of pumps?
Pressure bulb | Siphon bulb
68
How many times does a heart beat in the average human life?
About 3 billion times
69
Blood enters the heart through the _____
atria (plural of atrium)
70
Blood is pumped out of the heart through the _________
ventricles
71
What vessels does blood flow through?
blood vessels
72
What are capillaries?
thin blood vessels
73
Can you build a model of a heart?
YES!
74
What do stethoscopes do?
See if the heart is beating normally
75
Some of the blood that leaves your left ventricle travels back to your heart through arteries known as ___________
coronary arteries
76
If the blood supply is blocked or reduced, ____________ can be damaged and pain results
heart muscles
77
Heart muscle pain is also a ___________ which causes death
heart attack
78
What is a cause for atherosclerosis?
A high fat diet
79
What is coronary bypass?
Taking a vein from another part of the body and inserting it in a part where the original one is clogged; lets blood flow through a bypass
80
What is angioplasty?
Using a balloon to open up a vein
81
What are risk factors for high blood pressure?
Age, weight, race, gender, body type, substance abuse, diet,
82
Does smoking increase death change in a heart attack?
YES!
83
Can having healthy habits reduce the risk of heart disease?
YES!

7 - Life Science (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions