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Tubelike structures that carry blood throughout the body.
Blood Vessels
To tighten and become smaller in length, width, and depth.
Contract
A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.
Vein
A tiny blood vessel where substances are exchanged between the blood and body cells.
Capillary
A cell that carries information through the nervous system.
Neuron
An automatic response that occurs rapidly and without conscious control.
Reflex
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
Artery
Consists of the brain and spinal cord; controls functions in the body.
Central Nervous System(CNS)
The passages that direct air into the lungs.
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.
Respiratory System
Plants make their own food through a process called ________.
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Digestion
D. Fermentation
Photosynthesis
The largest organ apart of the human body ________.
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Brain
Skin
What is the main function of enzymes in the human body?
A. Carry oxygen through the bloodstream
B. Speed up chemical reactions
C. Send electrical signals to the brain
D. Store genetic information
Speed up chemical reactions
Your heart beats around 100,000 times per day.
True / False
True
Mechanical digestion includes actions like chewing food.
True / False
True
The process by which wastes are removed from the body is called ________.
A. Circulation
B. Respiration
C. Digestion
D. Excretion
Excretion
In what order does blood move through the heart?
A. Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Left ventricle
B. Left atrium → Left ventricle → Right atrium → Right ventricle
C. Right ventricle → Right atrium → Left ventricle → Left atrium
D. Left ventricle → Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left atrium
A. Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Left ventricle
Riding a bike would mainly use what part of the brain?
A. Occipital Lobe
B. Cerebellum
C. Brain Stem
D. Temporal Lobe
B. Cerebellum
The part of the central nervous system that is located in the skull and controls most functions in the body.
Brain
Breathing is a function of the somatic nervous system.
True / False
False
What is the equation for Photosynthesis?
CO2 + H2O ------> C6H12O6 + O2
What is the equation for Cellular Respiration?
C6H12O6 + O2 -----> CO2 + H2O + ATP
There are six essential nutrients that our bodies get from food. What are they?
Water, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates
What part of your brain is responsible for decision-making?
A. Temporal Lobe
B. Cerebellum
C. Frontal Lobe
D. Parietal Lobe
C. Frontal Lobe
The thick column of nerve tissue that links the brain to most of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
Spinal Cord