artery |
A blood vessel that takes oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. |
cell |
The basic structural unit of the body. |
conception |
The beginning of life, the beginning of pregnancy. |
contract |
The fluid-like substance contained within the cell membrane. |
DNA |
Acronym for deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic "blueprint" that determines the cell’s purpose and function. |
electrical impulse |
A sudden surge of energy in one direction. |
fertilization |
The union of the male gamete (sperm cell) and the female gamete (egg cell). |
gland |
An organ or group of cells that secretes a chemical substance of the body. |
hormone |
A chemical substance produced by the glands of the endocrine system in order to control specific tissues and organs. |
involuntary |
Not controlled by will. |
melanin |
The pigmentation in the skin that is brown to dark-brown in color. |
nucleus |
The organelle within a cell that functions as its brain, regulating its production of protein. |
organ |
A group of tissues that works together to perform a specified bodily function. |
organelle |
A structure that performs a specific function within a cell; nucleus. |
pulmonary |
Having to do with the lungs. |
system |
Organs working together to perform a specific bodily function. |
systemic |
Having to do with the entire body. |
tissue |
A group of cells that have the same purpose. |
voluntary |
Controlled by will. |
Genesis 1:1 says that "In the beginning, God created: |
Heaven and earth |
Why is the study of health important to the Christian? |
Caring for our health is a fulfillment of God’s cultural mandate to mankind to rule and care for the Creation. |
Select all that apply. |
spiritually emotionally physically socially environmentall |
Why should we practice good health habits? |
Because our bodies are healthy so that we won’t get sick. To have a healthy body is to obey God. |
What were two of the results of Adam’s disobedience to God? |
The ground was cursed. Their bodies were cursed. |
organs working together to perform a specific bodily function |
System |
a structure that performs a specific function within a cell |
Organelle |
the genetic "blueprint" that determines the cell’s purpose and function |
DNA |
the organelle within a cell that functions as its brain, regulating its production of protein |
Nucleus |
a group of cells that have the same purpose |
Tissue |
the basic structural unit of the body |
Cell |
a group of tissues that works together to perform a specified bodily function |
Organ |
The heart is the basic structural unit of the body. |
True |
Cytoplasm contains information that determines a cell’s purpose and function. |
False |
Epithelial tissue is designed to regulate temperature, secrete lubricants, and protect the body from harmful substances. |
True |
Muscular tissue sends messages from the brain to the rest of the body. |
False |
The nucleus is the organelle within a cell that functions as its brain. |
True |
Muscular tissues work together to form muscles. |
True |
Connective tissues connect the parts of the body. |
True |
Organs are comprised of tissues that work together to perform a specific bodily function. |
True |
chamber |
A space or room within the heart. |
What is the main purpose of the nervous system? |
To gather, store and respond. |
The nervous system is made up of the central and ? nervous systems. |
Peripheral. |
What are the two main organs of the CNS? |
The two main organs of the CNS are the brain and spinal cord. |
What is the purpose of the CNS? |
The CNS transports information from the brain to the body. |
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system? |
The peripheral links the CNS to the rest of the body. |
In what form does a neuron transmit information? |
The neuron transmit information in the form of an electric impulse. |
What part of the nervous system controls your organs? |
The autonomic nervous system controls your organs. |
What is the function of the somatic nervous system? |
The somatic nervous system sends signals to muscles that are controlled voluntarily. |
?blood cells bring oxygen to cells and take carbon dioxide away. |
Red |
The circulatory system is divided into two main parts, the ?circulation and the pulmonary circulation. |
Systemic |
The ? is the main organ of the circulatory system. |
heart |
The? circulation brings carbon dioxide-filled blood to the lungs. |
pulmonary |
The? is the body’s main artery. |
aorta |
The human heart is divided into ?chambers. |
four |
The left side of the heart performs the? circulation. |
Systemic |
The ? circulation disperses oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. |
Systemic |
? transfer waste-filled blood from tissues into the pulmonary circulation. |
capillaries |
Carbon dioxide is removed from the bloodstream by the |
lungs |
? means controlled by will. |
voluntary |
means not controlled by will. |
Involuntary |
The respiratory system works with the ____________ system to add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body. |
circulatory |
The main organ of the respiratory system is the |
lungs |
As air passes through the nose, it is? and cleaned. |
warmed |
The ____________________ prevents food or liquids from getting into the lungs. |
larynx |
Air is passed from the trachea into the lungs through two large tubes called |
bronchi |
?are tiny air sacs through which oxygen and carbon dioxide pass in and out of the bloodstream. |
alveoli |
Exhalation removes more from the body than inhalation brought in. |
carbon dioxide |
Exhalation occurs when the ________________ relaxes, causing the lungs to contract. |
diaphragm |
There are 206 tendons that make up the skeletal system. |
False |
The only function of the skeletal system is to provide the body with a framework. |
False |
The axial skeleton protects the body’s vital organs. |
True |
The appendicular skeleton consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum. |
False(perpendicular) |
Movements occur when the appendicular skeleton works independently of the muscular system. |
False(perpendicular) |
The muscular system is composed of approximately ?skeletal muscles. |
600 |
Skeletal muscles are controlled . |
voluntarily |
? muscles move without conscious control. |
involuntarily |
Select all that apply. |
smooth skeletal |
Skeletal and smooth muscles move when nerve impulses, sent from the ?, stimulate the muscle fibers, telling them to either contract or relax.v |
Central Nervous System. |
The ___________ system prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream. |
digestive |
The glands in the mouth secrete enzymes which help prepare the food for digestion in the stomach. |
salivary |
After the food has been chewed and lubricated, it is pushed by the tongue into the___________. |
pharynx |
The pharynx forms the food substance into balls and then pushes it into the . |
esophagus |
While in the , food is broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme. |
stomach |
The ___________ secretes salts, acids, and enzymes, which continue the breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. |
small intestine |
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the intestines called |
villi |
The remaining amounts of water, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed in the |
large intestine |
The undigested substances are passed out of the body through the |
anus |
The main organs of the excretory system are the |
kidneys |
The ?channels the waste-filled blood to the excretory system. |
rental artery |
The remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood. |
kidneys |
The stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body. |
urinary bladder |
The excrete(s) excess salts and water. |
sweat glands |
The system regulates the body’s metabolism, growth, and functions of the sexual organs. |
endocrine |
The endocrine system consists of ?that secrete? into the bloodstream. |
glands, hormones |
The gland controls and regulates all other glands, and it secretes growth hormones. |
pituitary |
The integumentary system protects the body and internal organs from: |
sunlight bacteria injury |
The _____ is the outer layer of the skin, which makes the body water-proof, gives it color, and helps to maintain hydration levels. |
epidermis |
The _____ is the inner layer of skin, which contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerve cells. |
dermis |
Your _____ defends the body against harm. |
immune system |
According to the text, what is the function of the male reproductive organs? |
The male reproductive has the function of initiating. |
What is the function of the female reproductive organs? |
The female reproductive organs function as the receiver and the carrier. |
When does a human life begin? |
Life begans at conception. |
Describe God’s involvement in the creation of every person. |
He has fearfully and wonderfully made us. |
The effort made by the mother’s body to move the baby from the uterus and through the birth canal is called |
labor |
Babies that cannot be passed through the birth canal are delivered by |
Cesarean section |
After birth, babies the care and love of an adult. |
need |
Most infants are able to crawl and speak a few words by the time they are . |
18 months |
The ability to walk and talk is the result of development. |
physical and mental |
During childhood, development is not so rapid as in infancy. |
physical |
Most children can understand abstract symbols and solve complex problems by the time they are years old. |
12 yrs old |
The ability to play well and interact with other people is called: |
Social development |
_____ serves as the basis by which to judge right and wrong behavior. |
Religious instruction |
Health-Body ESSENTIALS
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