Health: Unit 1
Pituitary gland
Controls and regulates all other glands, and secretes growth hormones.
After the zygote divides into two cells, it is called an _______.
Embryo
The ___________ system protects the internal organs from harmful bacteria, sunlight, and injury.
Integumentary
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the _______; called ________.
Intestines; villi
What kind of muscles move without conscious control?
Involuntary
__________ muscles move without conscious control.
Involuntary
In what way was the Garden of Eden a picture of perfect health?
It had no disease or illness; it had peace and life
Why should we practice food health habits?
It is commanded by God to care for His creation.
Why is the study of health important to the Christian?
It's an act of obedience to God.
Why is the study of health important to the Christian?
It's commanded by God to care for His creation
The effort made by the mother's body to move the baby from the uterus and through the birth canal is called _________
Labor
Conception occurs when the _____ gametes fertilizes the _____ gamete.
Male; female
The muscular system is composed of approximately 600 __________ muscles.
Skeletal
The development of _______ sex characteristic cause girls to look like women and boys to look like men.
Secondary
The pharynx forms the food substance into _______ and then pushes it/them into the ___________
Small balls; esophagus
Lymphatic system
A system of vessels that are responsible for the removal of bacteria from the bloodstream
List two of the results of Adam and Eve's disobedience.
A) The ground was cursed; B) The human body was cursed
Nucleus
Acts as the "brain" of a cell
In what form does a neuron transmit information?
An electrical impulse
When does a human life begin?
At conception
The skeleton that protects the body's vital organs
Axial
Cell
Basic structural unit of the body
Most children can understand abstract symbols and solve complex problems by the time they are ______ year old
12
Most infants are able to crawl and speak a few words by the time they are _________.
18 months
Describe briefly what happens during the third trimester of a pregnancy.
Body organs are developed and refined to prepare the baby for the outside world. Finishing the development of the respiratory system
Air passes from the trachea into the lungs through two large tubes called ________.
Bronchi
Of what two lesser systems is the nervous system composed?
CNS and Peripheral nervous system
Skeletal and smooth muscles move when nerve impulses, sent from the ________, stimulate the ________ fibers, telling them to either contract or relax.
CNS; muscle
The respiratory system works with the _________ system to add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body.
Circulatory
The respiratory system works with the __________ system to add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body.
Circulatory
What is the first step in the creation of a human body?
Conception
Immune system
Defends your body from any organisms that threaten the destruction of cells
Immune system
Depends your body from any organisms that threaten the life of cells
Epithelial tissues
Designed to regulate temperature, secrete lubricants, and protect the body from harmful substances
Describe briefly what happens during the second trimester of a pregnancy.
Develops distinguishable body features. Starts moving around.
The ______ system prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream.
Digestive
T/F: Adult behavior is characterized by selfishness.
False
T/F: Human life begins at birth
False
T/F: The human heart has two chambers.
False
Cytoplasm
Fluid-like substance inside a cell
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four
According to the Bible, what are we to do all our life?
Give glory to God
Describe God's involvement in the creation of every person.
He forms our bodies and ordains our days.
Movement occurs when the skeletal system works with the ________ system.
Muscular
System
Organs working together to perform a specific bodily function
Pulmonary circulation
Part of the circulatory system that brings carbon dioxide-filled blood to the lungs.
Systemic circulation
Part of the circulatory system that disperses oxygen rich blood throughout the body.
Durging childhood, _________ development is not so rapid as in infancy.
Physical
Puberty begins when the _______ gland increases the amount or ________ in your bloodstream.
Pituitary; growth hormone
Endocrine system
Regulates the body's metabolism, growth, and the functions of the sexual organs.
Kidneys
Removes excess water, salts, Uris acids, and chemicals from the blood.
Food is broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme while in the:
Stomach
Urinary bladder
Stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body.
Organelles
Structures that perform special functions within a cell
Connective cells
Tendons, blood, and fat are examples of these
Human body
The "head and crown" of creation
Why should elderly people be treated with respect?
The Bible says they've acquire much wisdom and deserve honor
What is the difference between the CNS and the peripheral nervous system?
The CNS received information from sense organs, analyzes the info, and responds back. Peripheral nervous system is how the information travels.
What is the difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system?
The autonomic is involuntary the somatic is voluntary
Which part of the skeleton consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum?
The axial skeleton
Which part of the skeleton protects the body's vital organs?
The axial skeleton
Cells
The basic structural unit of the body
What was the pinnacle of God's creative acts?
The creation of humanity
Prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream:
The digestive system
Describe briefly what happens during the first trimester of a pregnancy.
The embryo is moved to the uterus. The placenta forms the embryo commenting it to the uterus.
DNA
The genetic blueprint for all cells
Dermis
The inner layer of skin which contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerve cells
What is the functional difference between the male reproductive organs and the female reproductive organs?
The male's function as the initiator. The female's function as receivers and carries
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin which makes the body waterproof gives it color, and helps to maintain hydration levels
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin, which makes the body waterproof, gives it color, and helps to maintain hydration levels
Pulmonary circulation
The part of the circulatory system that brings carbon-dioxide filled blood to the lungs.
Adolescence
The period of transition between childhood and adulthood.
Puberty
The stage of physical development during adolescence
Why was the Garden of Eden a picture of perfect health?
There wasn't any sickness or disease.
Epithelial cells
They group together to form tissues that cover and protect the body inside and out
Muscular tissues
Tissues that work together to form muscles
Organs
Tissues that work together to perform a specific bodily function
What is the main purpose of the nervous system?
To gather, store, respond, and react to info.
T/F: During adolescence, a desire for independence increases.
True
T/F: During puberty, abnormal levels of hormones can cause people to experience and extreme range of emotions.
True
T/F: Friends have an effect on what we do and say.
True
T/F: Married and single people are called by God to live a life of service to others.
True
T/F: The best friends to have are those that seek out the answers to questions about life in God's Word.
True
T/F: The principles by which decisions are made should be based on the Bible.
True
Why should a Christian not fear death?
When we die we spend eternity with Christ in heaven
Lymphocytes
White blood cells that produce antibodies
Man's ability to use _______ to communicate sets hum apart from the animal kingdom.
Words
