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Chapter 14
Body Structure and Function
Question | Answer |
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The basic unit of body structure is the | Cell |
The outer layer of skin is called the | Epidermis |
Which parts allow body movement | Joints |
Skeletal muscles | Appear striped under a microscope |
The highest function of the brain take place in the | Cerebral cortex |
Besides hearing, the ear is involved in | Balance |
The liquid part of blood is | Plasma |
Which part of the heart pumps blood to the body | Left ventricle |
Which of the following carry blood away from the heart | Arteries |
Oxygen and Cardon dioxide are exchanged | Between alveoli and capillaries |
The process of digestion begins in the | Mouth |
Most nutrient absorption takes place in the | Small intestine |
Urine is formed by the | Kidneys |
The male sex gland is called the | Testis |
The endocrine glands secrete substances called | Hormones |
The immune system protects the body from | Disease and Infections |
Superior | Upper part of the body |
Inferior | Lower part of the body |
Anterior | Front surface of the body |
Posterior | Back surface of the body |
Midline | Divides the body in half |
Medial | Closet to the midline of the body |
Lateral | Farthest from the midline of the body |
Proximal | Nearest from the trunk |
Distal | Farthest from the trunk |
Superficial | Near the surface of the body |
Deep | Farther into the body |
Peripheral | Away from the centre of the body |
Four types of tissues | Epithelial Cells, Connective tissue, Muscle tissue, and Nerve |
Three functions of the integumentary system | Protective covering of the body, nerve endings in skin sense both pleasant and unpleasant stimulation, and skin helps regulate body temperature. |
How many bones are in the Human Body | 206 |
Four types of bones | Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones, and irregular bones |
Three types of Joints | Ball-and-socket joint, Hinge joint, and pivot joint |
Muscles perform three important body functions | Movement of body parts, Maintenance of posture, and production of body heat |
First line of defence in the immune system | Mechanical barriers, Inflammation, Fever |
signs | something we see |
Symptoms | something that happens |