A&P

What does Boyle’s Law explain?

Breathing.

What is the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB)?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

What is the basic unit of a neuron?

Nerve cell (neuron).

What disease is caused by brain damage affecting involuntary muscle action?

Cerebral palsy.

What are the components of the peripheral nervous system?

Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system.

What condition causes blurred vision due to an abnormal cornea shape?

Astigmatism.

What is the inflammation of the middle ear called?

Otitis media.

What are the types of neurons?

Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.

What are the functions of the lymphatic system?

Fights infections, drains excess fluid, helps immune response.

What are the organs of the lymphatic system?

Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils, lymph vessels.

What disease spreads by metastasis?

Cancer.

What are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system?

Hormones.

What hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland?

Growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, luteinizing hormone.

What are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus?

Frequent urination, increased thirst, hunger, blurred vision.

What are examples of nutrients?

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water.

What are the six components of digestion?

Ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, defecation.

What are examples of inflammatory bowel disease?

Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis.

What organ of the endocrine system is located on top of the kidneys?

Adrenal glands.

What is the process of urine formation?

Filtration, reabsorption, secretion in the kidneys.

What vital sign is regulated by the kidneys?

Blood pressure.

Where does fertilization for pregnancy occur?

Fallopian tube.

What are the male gonads?

Testes.

What virus causes cold sores?

Herpes simplex virus (HSV).