Grade 9 A Beka Health Test And Quizzes Chapter 1

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Placenta

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structure forms between the bodies of the baby and the mother which does the work of several organs

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umbilical cord

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a bundle of three blood vessels that the baby is attached to the placenta through

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fetus

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the stage in which the baby is now distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby

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pediatrician

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provides primary care for infants and children

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adolescence

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the transitional change from childhood into adulthood

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endocrinology

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the study of the endocrine system

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pituitary gland

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the "master gland" known for regulating growth

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en, end, and endo

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prefixes that mean "in, inside, or within"

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logy

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the suffix that means "science" or "study"

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endocrinologist

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treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system

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thyroid gland

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the gland that regulates metabolism

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parathyroid glands

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the glands situated on the back of the thyroid glands that regulate calcium

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epinephrine

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the "emergency action" hormone that prepares the body for stressful situations often known as adrenaline

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islets of Lnagerhas

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small clusters of cells, scattered throughout the pancreas, that regulate blood sugar

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ose

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suffix that refers to sugar (or carbohydrates)

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pineal gland

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the gland that regulates sleep

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melatonin

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the hormone secreted by the pineal gland which triggers sleepiness

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gastoenterology

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disorders and diseases of the digestive system

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digestion

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the physical and chemical breakdown of complex nutrients into simpler, water-soluble substances the body can use

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crown

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the part of the tooth that we can see

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enamel

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the hardest substance in the body

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peri

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prefix meaning "surrounding or enclosing"

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dent or dont

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roots meaning tooth

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gastro

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refers to the stomach

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entero

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refers to the intestines

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gingiva

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the tissue around the tooth that holds it firmly in place and protects the roots from decay

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dentist

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treats diseases of the teeth and gums

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gastroenterologist

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treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system

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peristalsis

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wave-like contractions that force food through the digestive tract

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absorption

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the movement of water, digested food, and other dissolved substances into bloodstream

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liver

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the largest internal organ

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hepat or hepato

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prefixes that refer to the liver

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macro

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prefix meaning large

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mono

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prefix meaning one

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di

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prefix meaning two

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poly

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prefix meaning many or more than one

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carbohydrates

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should provide over 45%-65% of your total daily calories

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dietary fiber

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fiber absorbs water and helps the body move undigested waste materials along

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amino acids

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the long chains of building blocks that proteins are made of

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incomplete proteins

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plant proteins lack one or more of the essential amino acids

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lipids

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general term for fatlike substances that are typically insoluble in water

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tri

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prefix meaning three

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saturated fats

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the fats, mostly in animal fats, that are solid at room temperature

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unsaturated fats

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most vegetable oils are a type of this fat category

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polyunsaturated fats

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most of this category of fats are oils derived from plant seeds and fats

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essential fatty acids

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the acids in polyunsaturated fats that are essential

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linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid

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two essential fatty acids in the human diet

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hydrogenated oil

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many processed foods contain hydrogen oil to preserve it

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unsaturated fats

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canola oil, safflower oil, and corn oil are good sources of what kind of fat

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antioxidants

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vitamins C and E are substances that neutralize harmful molecule called free radicals

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Vitamin C and B

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the vitamins that are water-soluble or dissolve in water

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deficiency disease

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disease caused by a lack of some substance in the diet

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Vitamins A, D, E, and K

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the fat-soluble vitamins

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hypervitaminosis

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the name for when a person reaches toxic levels of certain vitamins by consuming too many vitamin supplements

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magnesium

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vital to energy production

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osteo

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prefix referring to the bones

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calorie

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the shortened word for kilocalorie

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kilocalorie

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common unit for measuring the energy value in foods

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metabolism

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chemical and physical processes by which the body "burns" food and generates energy

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nutrient density

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the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains