Health-Body ESSENTIALS
systemic
Having to do with the entire body.
a group of cells that have the same purpose
Tissue
The undigested substances are passed out of the body through the
anus
While in the , food is broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme.
stomach
The integumentary system protects the body and internal organs from:
sunlight bacteria injury
The remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood.
kidneys
The remaining amounts of water, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed in the
large intestine
The ____________________ prevents food or liquids from getting into the lungs.
larynx
hormone
A chemical substance produced by the glands of the endocrine system in order to control specific tissues and organs.
DNA
Acronym for deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic "blueprint" that determines the cell's purpose and function.
gland
An organ or group of cells that secretes a chemical substance of the body.
the basic structural unit of the body
Cell
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.
voluntary
Controlled by will.
Cytoplasm contains information that determines a cell's purpose and function.
False
Muscular tissue sends messages from the brain to the rest of the body.
False
Movements occur when the appendicular skeleton works independently of the muscular system.
False(perpendicular)
involuntary
Not controlled by will.
conception
The beginning of life, the beginning of pregnancy.
According to the text, what is the function of the male reproductive organs?
The male reproductive has the function of initiating.
The ? is the main organ of the circulatory system.
heart
Your _____ defends the body against harm.
immune system
The glands in the mouth secrete enzymes which help prepare the food for digestion in the stomach.
salivary
The left side of the heart performs the? circulation.
Systemic
What is the purpose of the CNS?
The CNS transports information from the brain to the body.
contract
The fluid-like substance contained within the cell membrane.
melanin
The pigmentation in the skin that is brown to dark-brown in color.
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 pharynx forms the food substance into balls and then pushes it into the .
esophagus
fertilization
The union of the male gamete (sperm cell) and the female gamete (egg cell).
Epithelial tissue is designed to regulate temperature, secrete lubricants, and protect the body from harmful substances.
True
Muscular tissues work together to form muscles.
True
Organs are comprised of tissues that work together to perform a specific bodily function.
True
The axial skeleton protects the body's vital organs.
True
The heart is the basic structural unit of the body.
True
The nucleus is the organelle within a cell that functions as its brain.
True
The respiratory system works with the ____________ system to add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body.
circulatory
The _____ is the inner layer of skin, which contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerve cells.
dermis
? muscles move without conscious control.
involuntarily
The main organs of the excretory system are the
kidneys
The muscular system is composed of approximately ?skeletal muscles.
600
artery
A blood vessel that takes oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
tissue
A group of cells that have the same purpose.
a structure that performs a specific function within a cell
Organelle
system
Organs working together to perform a specific bodily function.
?are tiny air sacs through which oxygen and carbon dioxide pass in and out of the bloodstream.
alveoli
The? is the body's main artery.
aorta
Air is passed from the trachea into the lungs through two large tubes called
bronchi
? transfer waste-filled blood from tissues into the pulmonary circulation.
capillaries
Exhalation removes more from the body than inhalation brought in.
carbon dioxide
The ___________ system prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream.
digestive
The human heart is divided into ?chambers.
four
Carbon dioxide is removed from the bloodstream by the
lungs
The main organ of the respiratory system is the
lungs
The excrete(s) excess salts and water.
sweat glands
The stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body.
urinary bladder
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the intestines called
villi
Skeletal muscles are controlled .
voluntarily
? means controlled by will.
voluntary
As air passes through the nose, it is? and cleaned.
warmed
nucleus
The organelle within a cell that functions as its brain, regulating its production of protein.
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
The peripheral links the CNS to the rest of the body.
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.
The? circulation brings carbon dioxide-filled blood to the lungs.
pulmonary
The appendicular skeleton consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.
False(perpendicular)
The ?channels the waste-filled blood to the excretory system.
rental artery
?blood cells bring oxygen to cells and take carbon dioxide away.
Red
organ
A group of tissues that works together to perform a specified bodily function.
chamber
A space or room within the heart.
organelle
A structure that performs a specific function within a cell; nucleus.
electrical impulse
A sudden surge of energy in one direction.
The ___________ secretes salts, acids, and enzymes, which continue the breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
small intestine
Select all that apply. Types of involuntary muscles:
smooth skeletal
Select all that apply. In what ways listed in the text was the Garden of Eden a picture of perfect health?
spiritually emotionally physically socially environmentall
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.
organs working together to perform a specific bodily function
System
The ? circulation disperses oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.
Systemic
The circulatory system is divided into two main parts, the ?circulation and the pulmonary circulation.
Systemic
the genetic "blueprint" that determines the cell's purpose and function
DNA
The only function of the skeletal system is to provide the body with a framework.
False
There are 206 tendons that make up the skeletal system.
False
pulmonary
Having to do with the lungs.
Genesis 1:1 says that "In the beginning, God created:
Heaven and earth
means not controlled by will.
Involuntary
the organelle within a cell that functions as its brain, regulating its production of protein
Nucleus
a group of tissues that works together to perform a specified bodily function
Organ
The nervous system is made up of the central and ? nervous systems.
Peripheral.
What part of the nervous system controls your organs?
The autonomic nervous system controls your organs.
cell
The basic structural unit of the body.
What were two of the results of Adam's disobedience to God?
The ground was cursed. Their bodies were cursed.
In what form does a neuron transmit information?
The neuron transmit information in the form of an electric impulse.
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
The somatic nervous system sends signals to muscles that are controlled voluntarily.
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 main purpose of the nervous system?
To gather, store and respond.
Connective tissues connect the parts of the body.
True
Exhalation occurs when the ________________ relaxes, causing the lungs to contract.
diaphragm
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
After the food has been chewed and lubricated, it is pushed by the tongue into the___________.
pharynx
The gland controls and regulates all other glands, and it secretes growth hormones.
pituitary