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| What are the levels of organization in the body, from simplest to most complex? |
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| cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism |
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| What are the functions of the skin? |
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Definition
Physical barrier against dirt, organisms, etc.
Retains body heat
Protects internal organs
Regulates moisture |
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| What are the functions of the skeletal system? |
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Definition
Provides body support
Protects certain organs (brain & lungs)
Works with muscular system in body movements |
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| Where are red blood cells formed? |
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| What are the 3 functions of the nervous system? |
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Sensory input
Integration (connecting information from different senses & planning response)
Motor output |
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| What is the smallest structural unit of the nervous system? |
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| What is released from the end of a neuron and why is this important? |
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| electrical pulse in the form of an ion |
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| Draw a neuron and label its parts. |
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| What are the main parts of the nervous system? |
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Central Nervous System: Brain & Spinal Cord
Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory Neurons |
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| Receives, sorts, and delivers vast quantities of information. |
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| Function of the Spinal Cord |
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| Processes certain types of sensory information and sends out responses via motor neurons. |
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| Function of Sensory Neurons |
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| Detect and carry information about stimuli to the CNS, sense pain, etc. |
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| What part of the digestive system absorbs any water that is left after digestion? |
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| Where does chemical digestion begin in the body? |
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| In the mouth, with saliva. |
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| What are the monomers that make up proteins? |
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| What are the monomers that make up fats? |
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| What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates? |
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| Monosaccharides: glucose, sucrose, fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose |
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| What are the functions of blood? |
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Definition
Supplies cells with oxygen & nutrients (from food)
Carries away carbon dioxide
Brings white blood cells to fight infection & cancer |
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| What is the difference between arteries, capillaries and veins? Order them from smallest to largest. |
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Capillaries have thin walls; distribute nutrients & oxygen; connected to all cells in the body
Arteries have thick walls; contract to make sure blood only flows from heart to capillaries,
Veins return blood from capillaries to heart for oxygenation
Capillaries, Veins, Arteries |
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| Which type of blood cell carries hemoglobin? |
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| Define non-specific defense and give 3 examples. |
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Doesn't single out a specific pathogen.
White blood cells, inflammatory response, certain specialized proteins like interferon. |
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