The diaphragm may get irritated, you may have eaten too fast, or maybe some substance in the blood could even have brought on the hiccups.
100
Who was the author of the critically acclaimed novel, Everyone Poops?
Taro Gomi
100
What are three functions of the circulatory system?
a. Transports nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
b. Transports wastes and CO2 to excretory organs
c. Transport hormones to target cells
100
What is the main function of the immune system:
Fight pathogens and diseases
200
What are the three main systems of the nervous system?
Central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system
200
True or false: The mouth is considered part of the respiratory system.
True
200
You have fifteen seconds to name at least FIVE synonyms for the word “Feces” as you possibly can.
Evaluate validity of synonyms during competition
200
How does the circulatory system help to maintain homeostasis?
Circulation helps to maintain a constant temperature
200
Do red blood cells or white blood cells fight diseases?
White blood cells
300
What are the different types of nerves?
Afferent, Efferent, Mixed, cranial, and spinal nerves
300
Name two parts of the respiratory system.
Lungs, Trachea
300
What part of the digestive system is known as the “Chitterlings” (pronounced as chitlins)
The Small Intestines, a pig’s in general
300
What is the general term for a circulatory system disease:
Vascular disease
300
What is the name of the specialized cells in the immune systems
T cells and B cells
400
What is the autonomic nerve system?
The ANS controls subconscious effectors such as visceral muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue, and glandular tissue. Includes: sympathetic and parasympathetic.
400
What is the slang term for larynx?
Voice Box
400
Name another part of the digestive system that is regular consumed as a foodstuff, and its food name
Acceptable answers are Tripe (the stomach), Chunchullo (the large intestine), mesentery (Caul fat which is the fat that surrounds the organs in the digestive system), etc.
400
Name one circulatory disease/disorder:
Lymphedema, others will also be accepted
400
Is the primary immune response slower or faster than the secondary response?
Slower
500
What are the divisions of the Nervous System?
Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Somatic Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Enteric Nervous System
500
Name 5 diseases/illnesses that affect the respiratory system?