General Body Systems
Body system responsible for locomotion
Muscular System
A doctor that specializes in the largest organ of the body (which is responsible for protecting the entire body)
Dermatologist
Breads, pastas, cereals, candies, chips, sodas, and sugars are examples of which nutrient?
Carbohydrates
The proper term for a disease causing organism
pathogen
A common illness that can cause spikes or drops in blood sugar
Diabetes
Body System responsible for protecting inner organs and providing stability and support
Skeletal System
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders via medication
Psychiatrist
A diet which excludes meat products is _____. A diet that excludes ALL animal based PRODUCTS is ______.
vegetarian; vegan
The 5 categories of pathogens
viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa (parasite), and worms
_________ are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are typically harmless to most people. When children or adults experience this, their immune system mistakenly believes that this substance is harmful to their body.
Allergies
Body System responsible for receiving and sending signals and messages
Nervous system
Uses ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance imagers, and other high-tech equipment to help diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
Radiology Technician
This vitamin is thought to help prevent colds and this vitamin helps your body to absorb calcium.
Vitamin C and Vitamin D
Two most common illnesses spread by viruses
Common Cold and Flu (influenza)
A lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. It's a common condition. Lots of people have this, from young kids to the elderly.
Asthma
Body System responsible for TRANSPORTING nutrients to body cells
Cardiovascular System
(or Circulatory System)
A doctor who specializes in cancer
Oncologist
Wheat, oats and barley belong to this food group.
grain products
Common illness caused by the spread of bacteria: causes sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen glands, and spots on the back of the throat
Strep throat
The number one preventable cause of death, usually caused by sedentary lifestyles, smoking, excessive drinking, and chronic unhealthy diets
Cardiovascular disease
The TWO Body System responsible for preventing illnesses
Lymphatic System (protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids)
Immune System (builds immunity and actively fights illnesses and protects body's cells)
A doctor who specializes in the nervous system and the brain is ______; a doctor who OPERATES on the brain and the spine, and handles cases of brain aneurysms and management of pain and movement disorders, among others is _____.
Neurologist; neurosurgeon
(neurosurgeon operates while neurologist doesn't).
Bonus if you know how many years of schooling it takes to be a neurosurgeon?
The TWO nutrients that do not actually provide any energy, but are responsible for growth, development, chemical reactions in the body, and body processes
Vitamins and Minerals
A disease characterized by weak and brittle bones: often caused by chronic malnourishment.
Osteporosis