Health Unit 1 Part 2

The period of transition between childhood and adulthood is called:

adolescence

As people enter old age, some of the changes the body undergoes includes:

all of the above

The undigested substances are passed out of the body through the

anus

Which of the following substances are addicting?

both alcohol and tobacco

Which system prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream?

digestive

Select all that apply. Which of the following are ways to prevent or avoid disease?

eating a balanced dieting exercising regularly washing your hands

The female gamete is called a/an cell and the male gamete is called a/an cell.

egg(female) sperm (male)

After the zygote divides into two cells, it is called an

embryo

The system regulates the body's metabolism, growth, and functions of the sexual organs.

endocrine

The pharynx forms the food substance into balls and then pushes it into the

esophagus

In which trimester does the following occur? The placenta begins absorbing nutrients and oxygen from the mother's body.

1st

in which trimester does the following occur? A sac called a placenta forms around the embryo and is connected to the embryo with an umbilical cord.

1st

In which trimester does the following occur? Continued development makes movement in the womb possible.

2nd

In which trimester does the following occur? The respiratory system becomes mature.

2nd

Fetal development occurs over _____ trimesters of pregnancy.

3

In which trimester does the following occur? Facial features become apparent.

3rd

How many chromosomes are contained in the nucleus of each cell in the human body?

46

In females, the development of the secondary sex characteristics is caused by the secretion of the hormone, .

estrogen

Adults do not need to make decisions

false

Habits acquired now will not have any effect on you as an adult.

false

The endocrine system consists of _____ that secrete _____ into the bloodstream.

glands , hormones

control(s) the functioning of organs.

hormones

The _________ remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood.

kidneys

The main organs of the excretory system are the _______

kidneys

The effort made by the mother's body to move the baby from the uterus and through the birth canal is called

labor

The remaining amounts of water, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed in the

large intestine

Conception occurs when the gamete fertilizes the gamete.

male , female

Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for producing egg cells?

ovaries

ovary, ovaries

Female gonads.

eggs

Female reproductive cells.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM

First unit

villi

Hair-like parts of the small intestine that absorb nutrients from food.

thyroid

Hormone that regulates body energy usage.

After the food has been chewed and lubricated, it is pushed by the tongue into the

pharynx

During childhood, development is not so rapid as in infancy.

physical

The ability to walk and talk is the result of development.

physical and mental

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 called .

small intestine villi

While in the ______, food is broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme.

stomach

The excrete(s) excess salts and water.

sweat glands

Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for producing sperm cells?

testicles

Most infants are able to crawl and speak a few words by the time they are

18 months

ADULTHOOD

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ADOLESCENCE

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CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

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GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

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Match the following items.

1. regulates growth hormones - pituitary gland 2. regulates blood sugar - pancreas 3. initiates flight or fight response - adrenal gland 4. regulates body energy - thyroid gland 5. regulates calcium level in the body - parathyroid gland 6. produces reproductive cells - reproductive gland

The male and female gamete each contribute a of the zygote's DNA material.

1/2 half

Most children can understand abstract symbols and solve complex problems by the time they are years old.

12

hormone

A chemical substance produced by the glands of the endocrine system in order to control specific tissues and organs.

bladder

A hollow, muscular organ at the bottom of the abdomen that holds and discharges urine.

urine

A liquid filtered from the blood by the kidneys and discharged by the body as waste.

esophagus

A muscular tube which transports food from the pharynx to the stomach.

gland

An organ or group of cells that secretes a chemical substance of the body

Select ALL of the following that are purposes of BOTH the female and male reproductive systems.

B. to produce reproductive cells

Babies that cannot be passed through the birth canal are delivered by

Cesarean section

testes, testicles

Male gonads.

pancreas

Organ in the abdomen that secretes both digestive chemicals and hormones.

chyme

Partly digested food that is passed from the stomach to the small intestine.

pituitary

The "master gland" that controls the others.

endocrine

The body's system of glands that produce hormones.

conception

The fertilization of a female egg cell with a male sperm cell.

sperm

The male reproductive cell.

digestion

The process by which food is converted into a form that can be used by cells.

fertilization

The union of the male gamete (sperm cell) and the female gamete (egg cell).

Which of the following is an example of a sedentary activity?

playing video games

The development of sex characteristics cause girls to look like women and boys to look like men.

primary

The stage of physical development during adolescence is called:

puberty

The gland controls and regulates all other glands, and it secretes growth hormones.

putuitary

Select all that apply. Which of the following qualities do responsible adults possess?

reliability punctuality patience friendliness

The ____________ channels the waste-filled blood to the excretory system.

renal artery

Puberty begins when the gland secretes hormones into the bloodstream to affect the sex organs.

reproductive

The ___________________ in the mouth secrete enzymes which help prepare the food for digestion in the stomach.

salivary glands

During adolescence, the heart in size.

triples

Abnormal levels of hormones can cause people to experience an extreme of emotions.

true

After birth, babies need the care and love of an adult.

true

As you grow, you will change from a child into an adult.

true

Children go through many different types of changes as they develop.

true

During adolescence, a desire for independence increases.

true

Friends have an effect on what people do and say.

true

Since your peers are experiencing the same struggles as you are, they are a reliable source for guidance

true

The _____ stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body.

urinary bladder

Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for protecting and nourishing a developing fetus?

uterus