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Human Body Review - Pt. 1 5 body systems

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The type of digestion that involves physically tearing, smashing, or grinding food.   Mechanical digestion  
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The type of digestion that involves chemical changes.   Chemical Digestion  
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The 6 different nutrients needed for the body to operate are carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and ???   Water  
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One of the main functions of the digestive system is to remove ____ _________ from the body.   Solid waste  
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Your cells use_____ and oxygen which produces energy, carbon dioxide and water.   Sugar  
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Which chemical first begins chemical digestion?   Saliva  
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What structure is the 'food tube'?   Esophagus  
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Gastric juices break down food here (chemical)   Stomach  
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Smooth muscles churn food here (mechanical digestion)   Stomach  
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The waves of smooth muscle contraction that moves food down the esophagus.   Peristalsis  
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Here nutrients are now small enough to pass into capillaries of the bloodstream. aka 'absorption'.   Small intestine  
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Extra water is absorbed back into the blood stream here causing remaining food in digestive tract to become more solid   Large Intestine  
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This structure stores solid wastes until they leave the body   Rectum  
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This is the opening through which solid waste exits the body   Anus  
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This structure produces bile which helps break down fats   Liver  
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This structure stores bile before it is delivered to the small intestine through the bile duct.   Gall bladder  
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This structure secretes enzymes and neutralizes stomach acid (chemical digestion)   Pancreas  
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This nutrient is the main energy source for most people   Carbohydrates  
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Name the nutrient catagory: sweets, cereals, breads, potatoes   Carbohydrates  
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Name the nutrient catagory: another energy source, can be unhealthy, most have large amt. of sticky cholesterol.   Fats  
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These compounds build solids in the body, like skin, muscle, hair, etc. A good energy source.   Proteins  
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Name the nutrient catagory: undigestable plant material like peels, oats, seeds   Fiber  
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Organic compounds that keep your cells and tissues healthy. Found in fruits, vegetables.   Vitamins  
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Inorganic compounds that keep the cells and tissue healthy. Example: iron, sodium   minerals  
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This substance provides no energy or nutritional value but is the most important nutrient! Keeps everything in the body working well.   Water  
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Which body system's function is transporting materials?   Circulatory System  
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Which body system's function is gas exchange?   Respiratory System  
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Which body system's function is breaking down food into useable form?   Digestive system  
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Which body system's function is sending messages throughout the body?   Nervous system  
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Which body system's function is regulating body function with hormones?   Endocrine system  
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What small hook-like organ in the digestive system has no apparent function?   Appendix  
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These are chemicals that control how other organs function   Hormones  
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Adrenaline is an example of a ??   Hormone  
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These organs produce and release hormones.   Glands  
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This is the MASTER gland which controls, growth, puberty, etc.   pituitary gland  
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The pituitary gland is found in the ???   Brain  
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This gland controls body temperature.   Hypothalamus  
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The hypothalamus is found in the ???   Brain  
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This gland controls metabolism and weight gain/loss   Thyroid  
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These 4 glands control calcium in the body (great for nerve function!)   Parathyroids  
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These glands makes adrenaline   Adrenals  
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This gland secretes INSULIN and helps cells absorb blood sugar.   Pancreas  
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Another name for gonads   Sex glands  
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The male gonads   testis  
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The female gonads   Ovaries  
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Goiter is a disorder of what gland?   Thyroid  
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The ____ system controls all other body systems.   Nervous  
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The ____ _____ _______ is made up of the brain and spinal cord.   Central Nervous System  
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The ___ and spinal cord make up the CNS.   brain  
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The _____ nervous system is made up of nerves that connect all areas of the body to the central nervous system.   Peripheral  
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_____ neurons carry a response signal from the brain to various parts of the body.   Motor  
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_____ neurons send signals from the body to the brain.   Sensory  
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This organ is THE BIG BOSS of the entire body   Brain  
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This part of the brain controls movement, senses, memory, and thinking   Cerebrum  
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This part of the brain coordinates muscles and balance   Cerebellum  
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This part of the brain controls involuntary life functions like breathing and heart beat.   Medulla oblongata  
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This disorder can occur if the skull slams into the brain, shocking it.   Concussion  
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This disorder effects communication and loss of memory   Alzheimer's disease  
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This disorder involves shaking, loss of muscular control and coordination.   Parkinson's disease  
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This can occur when a clot forms in a brain's blood vessel. Can cause death of brain tissue, or facial droop   Stroke  
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The main function of the respiratory system   Gas exchange  
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What gas is taken into the body in the respiratory system?   oxygen  
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What gas is the waste product of the respiratory system?   Carbon Dioxide  
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This muscle controls breathing by controlling the expansions and contraction of the lungs   Diaphragm  
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This is the entry/exit for gas exchange   Nose/mouth  
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Another name for the trachea   Windpipe  
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This structure carries gas to/from the bronchi   Trachea (or windpipe)  
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These are the two branches of the trachea leading to the right and left lungs   Bronchus  
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These are the branching parts of the bronchi leading to the lungs   Bronchioles  
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These are tiny sacs at the end of the bronchiole; are surrounded by capillaries.   Alveoli  
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These sac-like organs are make of many, many alveoli; expand and contract to allow for inhaling and exhaling.   Lungs.  
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The main function of the circulatory system   Transport! Transport! Transport!  
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The circulatory system delivers ______ and oxygen to all cells in the body.   nutrients  
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Besides nutrients, the circulatory system delivers ___ to all cells in the body.   Oxygen  
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This structure pumps blood to all parts of the body   Heart  
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These structures carry blood   Blood vessels  
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These vessels carry blood AWAY from heart   Arteries  
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These vessels carry blood TO the heart   Veins  
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These structures are the smallest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins.   Capillaries  
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This liquid carries nutrients and wastes   Blood  
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This liquid carries cells to fight infections   blood  
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What is the element of life? All once-living and living things are chiefly made of this!   Carbon  
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