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Which structure helps protect the body against specific foreign agents?
Thymus gland
Regulates body temperature
Both integumentary and central nervous system
A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximately two packs of cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine physical exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast.
Which two health conditions are of concern?
Cancer, Cardiovascular disease
A sanitation worker was experiencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the individual was diagnosed with hepatitis A.
Which approach prevents this type of infection?
Getting a vaccination
When should conventional CPR be used?
For an adult who stops breathing and collapses
What are recommended ways to maintain proper oral hygiene?
Having dental checkups twice a year, Brushing teeth after each meal, Using fluoride toothpaste
Regulates muscle coordination
Central nervous system
Regulates thirst and hunger
Central nervous system
Controls blood pressure
Central nervous system
Forms a protective barrier
Integumentary system
What are some effects of aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness?
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart, Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles, Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and occurs in longer periods during the first half of the night?
Stage 3
What is the recommended amount of sleep per day for a child between 6–13 years old?
9–11 hours
Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our society?
Increased incidence of childhood obesity,Increased healthcare costs, Decreased number of healthy years of life
Which food should be washed to prevent the spread of bacteria?
Cucumbers
When should a person wash their hands to prevent the spread of bacteria?
After preparing food
Why would a dietician recommend eating whole-grain products over refined products?
More fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Which food item is considered a healthy snack choice?
Trail mix
Which food item do vegans include in their diet?
Nuts
Which reaction is common with food allergies?
Difficulty breathing
Which is the basic measure of energy in a food substance?
Calorie
Provide the elements in nutrition that are the most significant source of energy
Carbohydrates
Provide the elements in nutrition that maintain and promote cell growth
Proteins
Support the body's ability to store energy for later use
Fats
Provide the energy source for brain metabolism
Carbohydrates
Provide reparative mechanisms for cells
Proteins
Provide key functions in hormone regulation
Fats
Which benefit is the mostly likely to occur in an individual achieving a healthy BMI through a combination of diet and exercise?
Reduced risk of high blood pressure
A very muscular athlete has a BMI of 30, which is classified as obese.
Which course of action should the athlete take?
Recognize the athlete may be misclassifed due to their greater muscle mass and maintain current lifestyle
A person was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Which of the following psychological stages would the person experience, according to Kubler-Ross?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
What common traits do people with high self-esteem most often possess?
Take reasonable risks, solve problems, Nurture themselves, Confront things that frighten them
Which of the following are warning signs of depression?
Diminished appetite, feelings of worthlessness, Difficulty concentrating, Loss of interaction with others
Which disorder is characterized by cycles of overeating and then purging?
Bulimia
Which of the following behaviors are common symptoms of stress?
Smoking more often, Stuttering momentarily, Acting impulsively, Grinding teeth
Which characteristics of methamphetamine contribute to methamphetamine abuse?
It is relatively easy and inexpensive to produce, It causes the release of dopamine, which creates euphoria, It can be taken orally, intravenously, or intranasally, It increases wakefulness and physical activity.
After taking a math assessment you prepared for all week you get a lower score than you anticipated. Reviewing your coaching report and contacting the Math Center for help on the content areas where you seemed to struggle is an example of which SEL competency?
Executive function
Setting short-term goals for OTP and long-term goals for graduation is an example of which SEL competency?
Self-management
Joints
is where two bones come together.
Cartilage
tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones
Ligament
a connective tissue that binds one bone to another
Tendons
a connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Bones
provide the rigid skeleton that constitutes the internal framework the body needs to stand.
Spine
vertebral column, or backbone
The human skeletal system consists of
bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons
What enables the heart to beat?
The muscles
What enables the chest to rise and fall during breathing?
The muscles
What enables the blood vessels to help regulate the pressure and flow of blood through the body?
The muscles
What’s responsible for movement?
The muscles
Striated Muscle
moves all bones and controls facial expressions and eye movements.
Visceral Muscle
lines the walls of the internal organs, such as the intestines.
Cardiac Muscle
It is a combination of both striated and smooth muscle. Only the heart has this.
Nervous System: Functions
receiving and sending signals to the brain, regulating homeostasis , and communicating throughout the body for movement.
central nervous system
brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system
outside the brain and spinal cord
PNS relays messages between the ___ and other areas of the body, including the sensory organs.
CNS
Lungs
Exchange gases
Where are the lungs located?
on either side of the breastbone and fill the inside of the chest cavity
The upper respiratory tract includes
the nose, pharynx, and larynx
The lower respiratory tract includes
the trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs.
Respiration
the sequence of events that results in the delivery of oxygen into the body followed by the transfer of carbon dioxide out of the body
The exchange of Oxygen to Carbon dioxide occurs where?
in the tiny air sacs in the lungs called alveoli
The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to
transport a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen to body cells through the flow of blood.
Heart
is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.
The heart is a pump that consists of four chambers:
two upper atria and two lower ventricles.
Arteries
carry blood away from the heart to the body tissues
Veins
carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.
In order for oxygen-rich blood to enter the cell it must what?
pass through the capillary
aorta
the largest single artery in the body
Cardiovascular System Function: Circulation
a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen to the body's cells through the flow of blood.
The Digestive System Role
process food into molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the cells of the body
The four functions of the digestive system are:
ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
Salivary glands
moisten and lubricate food and begin the breakdown of carbohydrates.
Liver
Metabolizes macronutrients, produces bile, and detoxifies the body.
Gallbladder
stores bile, a yellow-green fluid that helps the body digest and absorb fats.
Pancreas
Organ that secretes hormones that aid digestion and produces insulin, a hormone needed to maintain even blood sugar levels
Digestive System: Accessory Organs:
the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
The Urinary System
balances the fluids in your body by stimulating thirst and producing, storing, and eliminating urine.
Kidneys
Bean-shaped organs located in the abdominal cavity on either side of the spine that are responsible for producing urine
Ureter
A tube attached to the kidneys through which urine passes from the kidneys to the bladder
Bladder
Organ that stores urine until full
Urethra
A tube (connected to the bladder) through which urine is expelled from the body
Urinary System: Organs
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra
What Metabolizes carbohydrates and detoxifies the body?
Digestive System
What Brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide?
Cardiovascular System
What Filters out urea from the bloodstream?
Urinary System
What Transports nutrients and oxygen through the blood?
Respiratory System
What Absorbs nutrients from food?
Digestive System
The Immune System
a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend and protect the body against foreign invaders that can cause sickness and disease.
Immune System: Function
produces, stores, and carries white blood cells around the body
White blood cells function:
find and destroy bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and substances that appear foreign and harmful.
Foreign invaders are called?
pathogens or antigens.
When an antigen is recognized, the body activates a?
inflammatory response
Symptoms of an inflammatory response:
swelling, pain, redness, and elevated temperatures.
Immune cells produce antibodies that bind to the what?
Antigen
What results in the destruction of the antigen?
The binding of antibodies.
The Integumentary System
Hair, nails, skin, and associated glands
What maintains Body Temperature?
The Integumentary System
Hair
covers the scalp and body, provides insulation, keeping the body warm
helps protect the body against foreign invaders:
lymph, lymph nodes, bone marrow, tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus gland.
Nails
made of a tough protein called keratin, which protects the fingertips and toes from injuries to the surrounding soft tissue.