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