Tissues
How many major tissue types are in located in our body?
4
True or False There are 3 different types of connective tissue.
False
The urinary system consists of __________________.
Kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
True or False Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and treated with insulin injections.
True
Kidney's mass is made up of small structures called ____________.
nephrons
Which tissue move the body and it's parts?
Muscular
Tendons are composed of dense connective tissue.
True or False
True
Which minerals is typically overconsumed by Americans?
sodium
_____________ is responsible for transporting food.
Esophagus
Blood
Which tissue binds and supports body parts?
connective
What are three types of muscle tissue?
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Starch digestion begins in the _____ and protein digestion begins in the _____.
mouth, stomach
Site of chemical processing and absorption (digests, proteins, fats, carbs)
small intestine
What are two examples of negative feedback?
home heating system and blood glucose levels
Which tissue covers the body surfaces and lines body cavities?
epithelial tissue
What is homeostasis?
Stability in chemical and physical conditions within an organism's cells, tissues and organs
What two organs play a role in regulating blood glucose levels?
liver and pancreas
What are the four processes needed to obtain energy from food?
ingestion, digestion, absorption and waste eliminated
Stephen has a family history of type 2 diabetes. He knows he should reduce the amount of sugars in his diet but is not sure how to go about it. What is some advice you might give him?
avoid a high carb diet
Which tissue receives stimuli and conducts nerve impulses?
nervous tissue
What are the two different approaches to maintaining homeostasis?
Regulate or conform
What is difference between hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic?
Cells placed in a hypertonic environment tend to shrink due to loss of water. In a hypotonic environment, cells tend to swell due to intake of water.
If you glucose levels are low, the pancreas secretes _____________. If your glucose levels are high, the pancreas secretes _____________.
glucagon, insulin
Are you ready for your test on Thursday? Yes or No
YES