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The knowt for Mr Jeffery's health test
what was the pinnacle of God’s creation?
the creation of Adam and Eve
in what way was The Garden of Eden a picture of perfect health?
spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially, and environmentally
why should we practice good health habits?
to abuse or neglect our body’s needs is against God’s will
the two results of Adam and Eve’s disobedience
death
fear
why is the study of health important to christians?
so we can fulfill God’s mandate to care for His creation
cells
the basic structural unit of the body
system
organs working together to perform a specific body function
organelles
structures that perform special functions inside a cell
organs
tissues that work together to perform a specific bodily function
nucleus
acts as the “brain” of a cell
epithelial tissues
designed to regulate temperature, secrete lubricants, and protect the body from harmful substances
cytoplasm
the fluid-like substance inside of a cell
DNA
the genetic blueprint for all cells
what are some examples of connective cells?
tendons, blood, and fat
epithelial cells
they group together to form tissues that cover and protect the body inside and out
the immune system
protects your body from any organisms that threaten the destruction of cells
lymphocytes
white blood cells that produce antibodies
lymphatic system
a system of vessels that are responsible for the removal of bacteria in the bloodstream
the human body
the “head and crown” of creation
epidermis
the outer layer of the skin which makes the body waterproof, gives it color, and helps to maintain hydration levels
muscular tissues
tissues that work together to form muscles
the digestive system does what?
prepare food for absorption into the bloodstream
what does the pharynx do?
form the food into small balls and push it into the esophagus
what happens to the food inside the stomach?
it gets broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme
how are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the small intestine called villi
the muscular system is composed of approximately how many skeletal muscles
600
muscles that move without conscious control
involuntary muscles
muscles that move by our control
voluntary muscles
when do skeletal and smooth muscles move?
when nerve impulses sent from the central nervous system (CNS) stimulate the muscle fibers, telling them to either contract or relax
what do the respiratory and circulatory system work together to do?
to add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body
what does air pass from the trachea into the lungs through?
2 large tubes called bronchi
what does the integumentary system do?
it protects the internal organs from harmful bacteria, sunlight, and injury
what do the kidneys do?
remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood
what does the urinary bladder do?
stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body
what does the endocrine system do?
regulate the body’s metabolism, growth, and the functions of the sexual organs
what does the pituitary gland do?
it controls and regulates all other glands, and secretes growth hormones
what does the pulmonary circulation do?
it brings carbon dioxide filled blood to the lungs
the human heart is divided into how many chambers?
4
what does the systemic circulation do?
it disperses oxygen rich blood throughout the body
what is the purpose of the axial skeleton?
to protect the body’s vital organs
what does the axial skeleton consist of?
the skull, spine, ribs, and the sternum
when does movement occur?
when the skeletal system works together with the muscular system
what is the main purpose of the nervous system?
to gather, interpret, store, and respond to information
what two smaller systems make up the nervous system?
the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
what are the two main organs of the CNS?
the brain and the spinal cord
what’s the difference between the CNS and the PNS?
the CNS analyzes info and initiates a response while the PNS returns the response and connects the CNS to the rest of the body
in what form does a neuron transmit info?
electrical impulses
what’s the difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system?
the autonomic nervous system sends signals to involuntary muscles, while the somatic nervous system sends signals to the voluntary muscles
what is the difference between the male reproductive organs and the female reproductive organs?
the male gamete (sperm) fertilizes the female gamete (egg)
when does human life begin?
conception
describe God’s involvement in the creation of everybody
He made us all in His own image and He cares for us
Why was The Garden of Eden a picture of perfect health?
it was free of disease and pain
what is the period between childhood and adulthood called?
adolescence
what is the stage of physical development during adolescence called?
puberty
when does puberty begin?
when the pituitary gland increases the amount of growth hormones in your bloodstream
what causes girls to look like women and boys to look like men?
the development of secondary sex characteristics
during puberty, extreme levels of hormones can cause people to experience an extreme range of emotions (true or false)
true
during adolescence, a desire for independence increases (true or false)
true
friends have an effect on what we do and say (true or false)
true
the best friends to have are those who seek out the answers to questions about life in God’s Word (true or false)
true
adult behavior is characterized by selfishness (true or false)
false, self-sacrifice
we should make decisions based on The Bible (true or false)
true
humans are called by God to live a life of service to others (true or false)
true
what is the first step in the creation of the human body?
conception
when does conception occur?
when the male gamete (sperm cell) fertilizes the female gamete (egg cell)
after the zygote divides into 2 cells it’s called what?
an embryo
the effort made by the mother to push out the baby from the uterus through the birth canal is called what?
labor
most infants can crawl and say a few words by the time they are how old?
18 months old
what sets the human apart from the animal kingdom?
the ability to use words
most children can understand abstract symbols and solve complex problems by the time they are how old?
12 years old
what briefly happens during the first trimester of pregnancy?
the embryo is moved into the uterus, a sac called the placenta forms around the embryo, and the body system start forming
what briefly happens during the second trimester of pregnancy?
features become more apparent, limbs grow hands and feet, and body systems continue to form
what briefly happens during the third trimester of pregnancy?
the organs are developed, and the respiratory system continues to develop more
why should we respect elderly people?
because they have lived longer than you and have lots of wisdom to give you
why should the christian not fear death?
because death has no power over us
what does The Bible say to do all of our life?
it says to glorify God in all that we do
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