Diseases
Bones becoming weak and brittle overtime
Osteoporosis
What is the function of the digestive system?
The digestive system processes food, extracts nutrients, and eliminates waste, supporting the body's energy needs and overall health.
The body system responsible for processing food, extracting nutrients, and eliminating waste
Digestive system
What is it called when birds fly to warmer climates?
migration
What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body doesn't produce insulin, while type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production, often associated with lifestyle factors like diet and exercise.
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
The cardiovascular system functions to transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body via the bloodstream, maintaining circulation and supporting cellular functions.
The body system responsible for regulating metabolism, growth, and reproduction through the secretion of hormones
endocrine system
What are the three states of matter?
solid, liquid, gas
What is the ABCDE method for detecting melanoma? (Must get 2 right)
asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolving.
What is the function of the integumentary system?
The integumentary system serves as the body's protective barrier, regulating temperature, preventing dehydration, and facilitating sensory perception.
The body system responsible for providing support, protection, and structure for the body and allowing for movement
Skeletal system
Instead of a skeleton, insects have?
exoskeleton
What is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakening and degeneration of the muscles.
What is the function of the nervous system?
The function of the nervous system is to transmit and process information through electrical and chemical signals, coordinating and controlling bodily functions and responses to internal and external stimuli.
The body system responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body to coordinate voluntary and involuntary actions
Nervous system
What temperature does water freeze?
32 degrees farenheit
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
myocardial infarction
What is the function of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system regulates bodily functions through secretion of hormones into the bloodstream, coordinating processes such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stress.
The body system responsible for producing and circulating immune cells to defend against infections and diseases
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
mitochondria