The most effective way to reduce risk of skin cancer is to...?
Minimize exposure to sunlight.
300
Which of these statements are incorrect?
the circulatory system helps maintain a constant body temp
carries cells that help protect the body from disease
picks up cellular waste and delivers nutrients and O2 to the body
none of the above
What is none of the above.
300
What is the role of the epiglottis?
To keep food from going into the trachea.
400
What is the relationship between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems?
Cells are a single thing, tissues are made up of hundreds of cells, organs are made up of different tissue types and organ systems are made of different organs with all types of tissue and cell types.
400
What is the functional unit of a muscle contraction?
What is the sarcomere.
400
What is the difference between a malignant melanoma and a carcinoma.
Carcinomas are the most deadly skin cancers.
400
Explain the pathway of blood through the heart.
S/I vena cava to R atrium-bicuspid valve to R ventricle-pulmonary artery-lungs-pulmonary vein-L atrium- tricuspid valve to L ventricle-to aorta to supply body with O2 rich blood
400
Does the diaphragm relax or contract during exhalation?
relax
500
Name the 4 body cavities and an example of an organ in them.
What are some side effects of taking anabolic steroids? And how do you prevent osteoporosis?
Increase body hair, acne, hormonal imbalances. You prevent osteoporosis by consuming more Vitamin D and calcium as well as doing weight bearing exercises.
500
What is the function of sweat glands on the dermis?
What is to regulate body heat.
500
What does the systolic blood pressure tell you about location of blood within the heart?
Systolic pressure is when the blood is leaving the ventricles.
500
What is emphysema? How do you get it and what happens to your lungs? What are ways of preventing it?
Respiratory disease, decreases surface area of the alveoli, makes it hard to breath and perform simple tasks. Do not smoke, avoid second hand smoke