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Body Structure and Function

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The basic unit of body structure is the   Cell  
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The outer layer of skin is called the   Epidermis  
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Which parts allow body movement   Joints  
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Skeletal muscles   Appear striped under a microscope  
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The highest function of the brain take place in the   Cerebral cortex  
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Besides hearing, the ear is involved in   Balance  
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The liquid part of blood is   Plasma  
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Which part of the heart pumps blood to the body   Left ventricle  
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Which of the following carry blood away from the heart   Arteries  
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Oxygen and Cardon dioxide are exchanged   Between alveoli and capillaries  
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The process of digestion begins in the   Mouth  
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Most nutrient absorption takes place in the   Small intestine  
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Urine is formed by the   Kidneys  
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The male sex gland is called the   Testis  
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The endocrine glands secrete substances called   Hormones  
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The immune system protects the body from   Disease and Infections  
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Superior   Upper part of the body  
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Inferior   Lower part of the body  
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Anterior   Front surface of the body  
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Posterior   Back surface of the body  
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Midline   Divides the body in half  
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Medial   Closet to the midline of the body  
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Lateral   Farthest from the midline of the body  
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Proximal   Nearest from the trunk  
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Distal   Farthest from the trunk  
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Superficial   Near the surface of the body  
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Deep   Farther into the body  
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Peripheral   Away from the centre of the body  
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Four types of tissues   Epithelial Cells, Connective tissue, Muscle tissue, and Nerve  
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Three functions of the integumentary system   Protective covering of the body, nerve endings in skin sense both pleasant and unpleasant stimulation, and skin helps regulate body temperature.  
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How many bones are in the Human Body   206  
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Four types of bones   Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones, and irregular bones  
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Three types of Joints   Ball-and-socket joint, Hinge joint, and pivot joint  
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Muscles perform three important body functions   Movement of body parts, Maintenance of posture, and production of body heat  
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First line of defence in the immune system   Mechanical barriers, Inflammation, Fever  
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signs   something we see  
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Symptoms   something that happens  
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