Circulatory System
What is one way to prevent heart disease?
Any of: Avoid unhealthy habits, eat healthy foods, being physically active, etc...
Name one respiratory consequence of vaping and/or smoking
Any of: Lung cancer, lung irritation (Coughing, wheezing, etc.), respiratory conditions such as asthma, irreversible lung tissue loss, and other preventable diseases and even death.
Where is the site of mechanical digestion?
The mouth or teeth
Explain the meal you would cook for the class based on Canada's Food Guide. (Any meal)
Anything with approximately: Half a meal of fruits or vegetables, a quarter plate of protein, a quarter plate of grains, and water!
Which kind of cells fight infection in the body
White blood cells
What are 2 symptoms of a heart attack?
Any 2 of: Discomfort, pressure, or pain in chest.
Sweating, shortness of breath, vomiting or indigestion, etc...
What is the flat muscle underneath the ribs that contracts and relaxes to pull and push air?
Diaphragm
Name 1 of the body parts inside of the stomach region that we can live without/have removed
What does RDA stand for?
Recommended daily allowance
What is 1 entry point for bacteria or infection?
Any of: Digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, genitals, break in skin.
What is a "healthy" or typical blood pressure?
120/80
What part of the respiratory system is the true area of gas exchange? (More specific then the lungs!)
The Alveoli
Which is longer; the small intestine or the large intestine?
Small intestine
What are 3 of the 6 nutrients the body needs?
Any 3 of: Carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, water.
What does the immune system produce when it receives a vaccine?
Antibodies
What are 2 signs of a stroke?
Any 2 of: severe headache, numbness/loss of feeling in face or limbs, confusion and dizziness, trouble speaking, etc.
In which direction do the following flow:
O2
CO2
O2: In
CO2: Out
Where and what is the epiglottis?
A small flap in the esophagus that covers the windpipe/trachea when swallowing.
What are 3 things typically found in a nutrition label?
Any 3 of: serving size, calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, protein, vitamin, calcium, iron, etc.
What blood types are the: a.) Universal donor
b.) Universal recipient
a.) O-
b.) AB+
Why does your heart rate increase when you exercise?
The body begins to require more oxygen during periods of physical activity. Red blood cells carry this oxygen so the heart must increase speed to keep up!
How is the respiratory system connected to the circulatory system?
The act of simple diffusion involving the alveoli and capillaries
What is peristalsis?
The contraction and relaxation of the esophagus and intestines to push material through the digestive system
What are 3 facts or parts of Canada's Food Guide. (Advice, servings, food, etc.)
So many correct answers!
Name or describe 2 out of 3 of the body's 3 lines of defense.
Any 2 of: Barriers (Skin and mucus membranes)
Non-specific patrol (Phagocytes, or roaming WBC)
Immune system (Specific immunity, B & T cells)