THE MAINTENANCE OF A STEADY INTERNAL STATE OF THE BODY
100
what is the primary role of the stomach in the digestive system?
to use muscle movements and enzymes to break down food.
100
why do the kidneys remove excess water from your blood?
the kidneys remove excess water from your blood to keep the amount of fluid in your bloodstream at a proper level.
100
which part of the respiratory system does the disease emphysema damage?
the alveoli
200
WHAT IS FOUND AT THE ENDS OF LONG BONES?
CARTILAGE
200
WHEN YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE IS HIGHER THAN NORMAL, WHAT DO SWEAT GLANDS PRODUCE AND SECRETE?
SWEAT
200
what is a main function of the liver?
one main function of the liver is to change poisonous materials into less harmful substances so the toxic compounds do not build up in your blood.
200
name the 3 blood vessels in your circulatory system
veins, capillaries and arteries
200
what term is defined as - the maintenance of a steady internal state in the body?
homeostasis
300
WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF CARTILAGE?
TO CUSHION JOINTS
300
WHAT HELPS MAINTAIN HOMEOSTASIS BY DECREASING BODY TEMPREATURE?
PERSPIRATION
300
what is the main function of the small intestine?
the main function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients
300
what transports oxygen to your cells?
RBC= red blood cells
300
what happens as a result of decreased liver function?
toxic compounds build up in the blood.
400
WHAT PROVIDES MOVEMENT IN YOUR SKELETAL SYSTEM?
JOINTS
400
WHAT ORGAN WORKS WITH THE LIVER TO REMOVE WASTE FROM THE BLOOD?
KIDNEYS
400
where do the kidneys remove excess water from?
the kidneys remove excess water from your blood
400
where are red blood cells formed/made?
RBC are made in the bone marrow
400
the circulatory system is directly responsible for doing _____________. (What) for your body
transporting nutrients to cells.
500
WHAT IS A REASON WHY CARTILAGE IS IMPORTANT IN THE BONE-TO-BONE CONNECTIONS IN THE RIB CAGE??
IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT MAKES THE RIB CAGE FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO EXPAND DURING BREATHING.
500
WHAT SYSTEM IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING NUTRIENTS TO THE CELLS?
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
500
WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM?
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IS TO CHANGE MOLECULES INTO SMALLER MOLLECULES THAT CAN PASS INTO THE BLOODSTREAM AND BE USED BY THE BODY CELLS
500
what system supports the weight of your body?
the skeletal system supports the weight of your body
500
in which part of the digestive system do both mechanical and chemical breakdown of food first begin?