Drugs
What is an arrhythmia?
A cardiovascular disease that occurs when the heart beats abnormally.
Fiber
Indigestible polysaccharide
A barnacle belongs in which group?
Crustacean
What is metamorphosis?
Metamorphosis is the process of transformation that insects undergo.
What are emotions?
Strong feelings expressed in a physical way.
What is the main component that makes soda unhealthy?
added Sugar
An amoeba and paramecium belong to which group?
Protozoans
Name the crab whose shell only covers the front part of its body.
Hermit
What is the enlargement of muscle due to exercise called?
Hypertrophy
What are saturated fats? Where do they typically come from?
Fats that are solid at room temperature. Animal products.
An octopus and clam are in what group of invertebrates?
Mollusks
A small freshwater lobster
crayfish
Define withdrawal. Be specific and detailed.
The painful and sometimes deadly sickness that occurs when a dependance-causing drug is no longer taken.
What is the most important first-aid treatment for someone whose arm is bleeding?
Apply direct pressure.
Potassium
Helps muscles move correctly and maintain water balance.
Name the 5 groups of invertebrates we discussed.
Arachnids, Crustaceans, Insects, Mollusks, Protozoans
Which invertebrate builds a protective limestone cup at the base of its body?
coral polyp
What do Stimulants do to the body? List a legal and illegal stimulant substance.
Speed up the body's nervous system.
Caffeine, Nicotine
Cocaine, Methamphetamine
What is the difference between a simple and compound fracture?
A Simple or closed facture does not break the skin. A compound fracture breaks the skin.
"nutrient" is needed to absorb "mineral".
Vitamin D comes from the sun and is needed for your body to absorb Calcium, which promotes strong bones and is important for muscle contraction.
Which lobster has no pincers?
The spiny lobster
The "type" tree has smooth papery bark that peels off in thin layers.
Birch
Where do Opioids come from, what do they do, and list 3 examples?
Opium Poppy, relieve pain: Heroin, Codeine, Morphine
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A Strain is overstretched muscle to the point of tearing. A Sprain is a stretched or torn ligament.
Name 2 key nutrients that directly affect your blood.
Iron: Needed to transport oxygen in the blood.
Vitamin K: Helps blood clot.
What are the stiff bristles on the body of the earth worm?
Setae
Most crustaceans have " " body regions and " " legs.
3, 10
What is the chemical process by which a plant produces food?
Photosynthesis
Describe the process of creating earthworm castings?
Earthworms eat soil. They digest decaying animal or plant matter. The remainder of the soil passes through which is the rich castings.
List 3 fire-safety precautions when cooking and why they are helpful.
Don't wear loose clothing, it could catch fire.
Keep flammable items away from the stovetop. These items quickly catch fire.
Keep the handle turned inwards. It can be hit and spill hot food on you.
Stay in the kitchen or check food frequently. You can watch out for problems and prevent burning.
Slowly heat the pan. Popping grease can cause a grease fire, which cannot be put out with water. It actually gets worse if water is used to attempt putting it out.
Which group do bivalves and univalves belong to? What is the difference? Provide an example of each.
Mollusks.
univalves= one-shelled, snails
bivalves= 2 shells joined with a hinge, clam or oyster