Health Benefits to exercise - answer-Weight control, reduced
cholesterol, improved joint function, blood content, decreased tissue
inflamation, increased energy etc.
Tendons - answer-connects muscle to bone, contracts bone to pull on
muscle
Muscle Origin V. Insertion - answer-stationary point closest to the
body v. where muscle joins moving bone (contraction = insertion
moves towards origin)
How Many muscles in the body?? - answer-656 on average, 430 are
voluntary
Muscle types - answer-skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Functions of the skeletal system - answer-support, storage of
minerals and lipids, blood cell production, protection, leverage
Tubercle - answer-Small rounded projection or process for muscle
insertion
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Joints - answer-Areas where two or more bones join together
Ligaments - answer-Connect bone to bone
Cartilage - answer-A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone
and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing
together.
synovial fluid - answer-Secretion of synovial membranes that
lubricates joints and nourishes articular cartilage
heart - answer-A hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood
throughout the body. (also lungs)
Arteries - answer-carry blood away from the heart
Veins - answer-Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
Capillaries - answer-Microscopic vessel through which exchanges
take place between the blood and cells of the body
Respiratory System process - answer-O2 through Nasal cavity or also
buccal cavity-->gases move into the pharynx-->larynx-->trachea (front
tube)-->left bronchus & right bronchus-->smaller and smaller
bronchiole passageways-->end up in alveolar sacs
Central Nervous System (CNS) - answer-brain and spinal cord
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) - answer-the sensory and motor
neurons that connect the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of
the body.
Digestive System Process - answer-MOUTH (mechanical & chemical
breakdown occurs by grinding food down & enzymes breakings down
proteins, carbs & fats into nutrients) once swallowed the bolus of
food passes through the -->
ESOPHAGUS (bolus passes through here into the-->STOMACH (cells
in the stomach lining secrete mucus for lubrication, an enzyme
begins protein digestion (protease) -->SMALL INTESTINE (Absorption
of nutrients occurs in here) Remaining products not digested goes
through to the -->LARGE INTESTINE ( also known colon, where
absorption of water, affecting water & electrolyte balance, & the
storage & formation of feces also occurs which is then disposed
through to the--> ANUS
Immune System defense mechanisms - answer-Skin, linings of resp.
and digestive passageways, blood clotting, white cells, thymus (t
cells), lymph nodes
pituitary gland - answer-The endocrine system's most influential
gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary
regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
adrenal glands - answer-a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above
the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
that help arouse the body in times of stress.
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