Body Systems I
Brain & spinal cord are a part of this major system
Nervous System
Which body system breaks down food for energy?
Digestive
Which structure of the eye sends images to the retina?
Lens
Maintaing a stable internal balance
Homeostasis
What did Nelson die from in Hospital Triage?
Heat stroke
Rods and cones are found in what facial structure?
Eyes
Which body system eliminates liquid waste?
Urinary
What nerve extends from the eye to the brain?
Optic Nerve
Hormone that increases heart rate during an allergic reaction
Epinephrine
A blood clot to the brain is called a __________
Stroke
Which cerebral lobe is missing? Occipital, frontal, parietal, and __________________
Temporal
Which body system includes the nose, trachea, and lungs?
Respiratory
Antibodies are produced in response to _________
Antigens
Body Temperature and __________ are examples of homeostasis
Blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate
Name two mild stressors
Influenza, broken bone
This system produces antibodies in response to foreign invaders
Immune System
Which body system is the transportation highway for blood?
Circulatory
Organ that produces insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels
Pancreas
Doctors and nurses use _________ to determine the severity of injuries and to triage patients
vital signs
What is normal Blood Pressure for someone your age?
Around 120/80mmHg
How many bones in the adult human skeleton?
206
Which body system includes glands & hormones?
Endocrine
organ that is 22 feet long to breakdown macromolecules and absorb nutrients
Small Intestine
A ______________ feedback loop occurs when a change is made. For example, HR and BP are elevated, so the body attempts to lower them with hormone release.
Negative
What are the names of Cusimano's cats?
Ziggy and Cupcake