Cardio/Respiratory
What is the purpose of the cardiovascular system?
To transport oxygen throughout the body and remove waste
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
To give the body structure, protect internal organs and assist the muscle in movement
Define digestion.
the process of breaking down food for energy
Define nutrition.
the process of taking in nutrients to sustain bodily functions
What is an over-the-counter drug?
Medicines that you can purchase without a doctor's written permission
These blood vessels carry oxygen rich blood to the muscles
arteries
What is the purpose of the muscular system?
to move the body
What is the tube called that food goes down from your mouth to your stomach?
esophagus
What are three of the six nutrients?
Fats Vitamins
Carbohydrates Minerals
Proteins Water
What is a stimulant?
A substance that speeds up the bodily systems
These blood vessels carry oxygen depleted blood to the lungs to release waste
veins
This results when the ends of bones are forced out of their normal position.
dislocation
What is the purpose of the small intestine?
To further break down food and extract the nutrients
Which three nutrients give you direct energy?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
What is a depressant?
A substance that slows down the bodily systems
Gas exchange occurs at this place in lungs
alveoli
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
voluntary muscles you have control over
involuntary muscles are automatic
What is the purpose of the large intestine?
To extract water and hold solid waste
What is the cell's major provider of energy?
Glucose
What is a hallucinogen?
a drug that alters your perceptions
The process that allows cells to burn food and release engery
respiration
Name and give an example of 3 different types of joints.
Ball & Socket - hip, shoulder
Hinge - elbow, knee
Gliding - wrist, shoulder blade
Pivot - the head
Immovable - skull
Name the three organs that are not directly involved in breaking food down.
pancreas
gall bladder
liver
What can happen if you have poor nutritional habits?
weight loss lack of energy
poor sleeping slowed growth
Name two organs that become damaged from using drugs and/or alcohol.
brain heart
lungs liver
stomach kidneys