Section 3 - Ch.6 Knowledge Check

What is the right side of the heart referred to as?

The pulmonic side

What is the primary role of the respiratory system

To ensure proper cellular function

What term describes that act of holding in breath during exercise while contracting the abdominals?

Valsalva Maneuver

What term is used to describe the accumulation of blood in the extremities

Venous Pooling

What term is used to describe the amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest

Basal Metabolic Rate

Which of the following is the primary energy source during vigorous exercise

Carbohydrates

MATCH each term with the correct definition

Diffusion - The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the body tissue Tachypnea - A respiratory rate that is too fast; greater than 24 breaths per minute Bradypnea - A respiratory rate that is too slop; fewer than 8 breaths per minute Dyspnea - Shortness of breath or labored breathing

MATCH each term with the correct definition

Hypothalamus - A gland located in the brain that communicates with the pituitary gland Pineal Gland - A small gland located in the brain that secretes the hormone melatonin Thyroid Gland - An endocrine gland, located in the anterior neck, that secretes many hormones Adrenal Gland - A gland located just above the kidneys, responsible for secreting catecholamines and cortisol

MATCH each term with the correct description or definition

Mastication - The process whereby the oral muscles and teeth break down food Peristalsis - The muscle action of the GI system that pushes food through the body Digestion - A multistep process that describes the passage of food through the body Absorption - The process of nutrients being taken into the body's cells

What term refers to the amount of blood pumped out if the heart with each contraction

Stroke Volume

What term refers to the complex group of anatomical structures that function to break down, processes, and absorb the food we eat?

The Digestive System