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20 Cards in this Set
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Chemical digestion is the breaking down of_____ by chemicals to get |
digestion |
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What process involves muscle contraction that move food through your esophagus ? |
parinls |
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What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva that begins chemical |
Amylase |
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Air is moistened,filtered and warmed in which of the following structures? |
Nose |
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What is the name of the muscle that moves up and down to help you breathe ? |
Diaphragm |
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What is the waste product eliminated from your body when you exhale |
Carbon dioxide |
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What is the hollow musclar organ that pumps blood throughout the body ? |
Heat |
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true / false: The heart has a right and left side. |
true |
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Most arteries carry blood that brings ___________ and __________ to all the parts of the body. |
Oxygen and nutrients |
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What do the brain and spinal cord make up ? |
Central Nervous System |
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The message that the neuron carries is called ________. |
nerve impulse |
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What is the function your brainstem ? |
Controls involuntary actions (breathing, heart beating, digestion) |
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What are the tiny filtering units found in your kidneys that filter your blood ? |
Nephrons |
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What are the three types of muscles in the human body ? |
Cardiac, skeletal, Smooth |
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When a muscle is contracted (flexed) it is ___________ |
Shorter and fatter |
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How many bones are in your body ? |
206 |
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What type of joint is found in the knees, elbow, and toes? |
Hinge |
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What type of joint is found in your shoulder and hip? |
ball and socket |
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Which of the following attaches bone to bone? |
Tendon |
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The Digestive, Circulatory, and Musclar Systems are all directed by the __________. |
Nervous System |
