general knowledge
The average number of years a person in a particular population may live is called
Life expectancy
The slight increase in pressure in an artery each time the heart heats is called
Pulse
Name the 5 lobes for the brain and a supporting component
frontal, temporal, occipital, parietal, cerebellum
brain stem
name the 3 layers of skin
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
name 2 muscles
any 2 given
The passing of traits from one generation to the next is called
Genetics
A normal blood pressure should have the following conditions
contracting <120, resting <80
What is the CNS
central nervous system
what layer is below the hypodermis
fatty tissue
what are the 3 types of muscle
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
The act of speaking up or fighting for a cause is called
advocacy
The largest artery is
Aorta
What is the PNS
peripheral nervous system
define sweat gland
produce sweat for cooling and waste removal
name a cardiac muscle and its function
heart pumps blood through the body
Emotional and Intellectual health are two parts of your
Mental Health
The smallest artery is
Arteriole
the sympathetic nervous system promote the body to
fight or flight
define sebaceous gland
oil glands that produce sebum
tendons
help with body movement
The ability to form and maintain relationships with others is often referred to as
Social Health
The component of blood that helps your blood clot is
platelets
Parasympathetic nervous system promote the body to
rest or digest
Your hair follicle cells assist your body’s
white blood cells in your immune
where are smooth muscles located
covers walls on internal organs