Chapter 14
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Define congenital heart defect.
Problems with the structure of the heart that are present at birth.
2 Functions of the cardiovascular system.
Where fertilization occurs.
Define implantation.
After fertilization of the ovum, the embryo travels as a blastocyst toward the uterus and gets embedded in the wall of the uterus.
What is brain disorder that causes seizures.
A. Alzheimers B. Parkinson's
C. Sclerosis D. Epilepsy
D. Epilepsy
2 functions of the respiratory system.
Define Pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.
Pulmonary circulation: moves blood between the heart and the lungs and transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Systemic circulation: moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body.
The pathway of an egg cell through the female reproductive tract.
The egg starts in the ovaries and moves into the fallopian tubes. From the fallopian tubes the egg travels to the uterus.
A spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week.
A. Miscarriage B. Ectopic pregnancy
C. Cesarean delivery D. Stillbirth
A. Miscarriage
The three divisions of the brain.
cerebrum, brainstem and cerebellum.
The order of the blood vessel sizes.
Arteries are the largest blood vessels with the thickest walls, and capillaries are the smallest.
The recommended amount of physical activity to maintain good health for adults per week.
Adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity.
The pathway of a sperm cell through the male reproductive tract.
The epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.
Difference between Zygote, embryo, and fetus.
A zygote is formed and quickly begins dividing to become an embryo. As pregnancy progresses the embryo becomes a fetus.
Types of neurons.
sensory, motor, and interneurons.
3 signs of a heart attack.
Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder; Feeling nauseous, light-headed, or unusually tired.
Normal blood pressure.
A normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg.
3 Causes of sterility or infertility.
Age. Tobacco use. Marijuana. Alcohol use. Being overweight. Being underweight. Exercise issues.
Define genetic disorders and how are they tested for.
A mutation affects your genes or when you have the wrong amount of genetic material. Laboratory tests, including genetic testing: Molecular, chromosomal, and biochemical genetic or genomic testing.
Difference between Autonomic and Somatic nervous systems.
Somatic: skin and muscles and is involved in conscious activities.
Autonomic: heart, stomach, and intestines and it mediates unconscious activities.
Difference between Plasma and Lymph.
Lymph has white blood cells, whereas plasma does not. The lymph is thin and the plasma is viscous. The lymph is clear and the plasma is red. Plasma has more protein than lymph.
The chamber receives oxygenated blood and the chamber the receives deoxygenated blood.
Oxygenated: Left atrium
Deoxygenated: Right atrium
Importance of males performing self examinations and how often they should be performed.
To treat infection, cyst, testicular cancer. Once a month.
The steps are included in basic prenatal care.