Differentiate between an endemic and pandemic disease.
Endemic diseases are diseases that occur continually and regularly within a population. A pandemic disease affects an entire country or even the world.
Define memory cells
Long-living cells that are exposed to the antigen during the primary immune response.
Define sperm cells.
Male reproductive cells produced in the testes
Which vitamin is also known as Retinol
D
E
A
K
What is the average daily recommended calories for adults?
2 000 calories
Define adolescence
Period of growth between childhood and adulthood
How many servings do you need to eat to get 100% of your daily Calciferol?
4 (servings)
What is the function of Vitamin B6?
Metabolism of amino acids
Identify label 1
Fallopian Tube / Oviduct / Uterine Tubes
Name the three phases of the menstrual cylce.
Flow phase, Follicular phase, Luteal phase
Which of the following is linked to the opening of the cervix?
Labor
Expulsion Stage
Placental Stage
Dilation
Differentiate between fertilization and implantation
Fertilization refers to the fusion of the nuclei of a sperm and an ovum, while implantation refers to an embryo being deposited into the uterus
Average ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells
1:500
1:1000
750:1
100:1
Define antibodies
Proteins produced by B lymphocytes that specifically react with a foreign antigen
Considered the primary male hormone.
Testosterone
How much fiber is in one serving?
6 g
What is the name of hormone ADH?
Anti-diuretic Hormone
Identify the specific vector linked to malaria
Female Anopheles Mosquito
Identify the most important function of D
Secretes Insulin and Glucose
Secretes Insulin and Glycogen
Secretes Insulin and Glucagon
Which average heartbeat is linked to a unalive person?
0 beats per minute
125 beats per minute
80 beats per minute
70 beats per minute
What does the MMR represent in the MMR-immunization?
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Why should Vitamins B and C be consumed regularly?
They are water-soluble, meaning they are lost through sweat, urine, etc. and cannot be stored in the body.
Longest part of the digestive tract.
Small intestine
Identify the symbol for Potassium
P
K
Kr
Po
Other name for blood platelets
Leucocytes
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Osteocytes
Which macromolecule provide the most energy per volume?
Lipids
Organ linked to blood sugar level regulation.
Pancreas
Which mineral should be avoided when suffering from hypertension?
Ne
Na
So
Se
Site where fertilization takes place.
Fallopian tube
Other name for Vitamin D
Tocopherol
Pyridoxine
Calciferol
Niacin
Hormone that primarily affects the kidneys and involved in reabsorption of sodium
Calcitonin
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Besides calories, which other unit of measurement can be used for energy provided by food?
kilojoules
Which label matches 2?
Ovary
Vagina
Cervix
Uterus
Which blood pressure most likely belongs to a mutated alien?
120/80
100/65
80/120
135/110
How many chromosomes will be found in F?
22
45
23
46
When considering the uterine cycle ONLY, deduce whether the woman is pregnant? Provide an EVIDENT reason for your answer
Yes; towards the end of the cycle her uterus/endometrial wall remained thick
Define vitamins
Organic compounds needed for metabolic activities
What does HGH stand for?
Human Growth Hormome
Chemical symbol for iron
Fe
Acid found in the stomach
HCl / Hydrochloric acid
Define homeostasis.
Refers to the maintenance of a constant internal environment.
Which section is the only section that can fuse with a receptive ovum/egg?
H
Identify label D
Pancreas
What is meant by Koch's postulates?
Refers to experimental steps that serve as rules to demonstrate that an organism causes a disease.
Estimated pH of the acid in a human stomach.
2
Provide the reservoir commonly linked to Giardia
Contaminated water
What mineral is P?
Phosphorus
Component of blood described as a yellowish fluid
Leucocytes
Red Blood Cells
Plasma
Platelets
If a woman goes for a chorionic villus sampling and the karyotype reveals XX on the 23rd pair of chromosomes, what does this mean?
This means that she is pregnant with a girl.
Commonly referred to as the 'factories of female eggs'.
Ovaries
Average life expectancy of a red blood cell
2 880 hours
8 weeks
120 years
0.4 months
Letter indicating the part where amylase is most likely found
D
B
A
C
Chemical symbol of Calcium
Ca
What type of vitamins are Vitamin B and C classified as?
Water-soluble vitamins
Which vitamin is considered as an immune booster?
C - Ascorbic Acid
B12 - Cobalamin
B3 - Niacin
C - Folic Acid
Another name for Vitamin A
Retinol
How many calories are supplied by 2g of protein?
18
9
8
4
Identify four fat-soluble vitamins.
Vitamins A, D, E and K.
What is the name of the hormone FSH?
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Identify label 5
Cervix
Describe Anencephaly
Refers to a baby born with incomplete head and/or brain formation
Determine the percentage of fat, considered to be unhealthy, per serving
40% (2g Saturated fat out of 5g Total fat)
Gland that secrete hormones that regulate many body functions
Pituitary (gland)
Considered to be fragments of cells that are vital for the formation of blood clots
Thrombocytes
Plasma
Leucocytes
Erythrocytes
Air sac found at the end of passageways branched from a bronchiole
Alveoli
Capillary
Valve
Alveolus
What physical feature might indicate that a woman is ovulating?
Her body temperature rises.
Enzyme found in saliva.
Amylase
Which vitamin is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
A
C
E
D
Hormone of which levels stay high during pregnancy.
Progesterone
Process whereby smooth muscles contract rhythmically to move food through the digestive tract.
Peristalsis
What are oocytes?
Immature eggs/ova
Which option best matches a partial description of Koch's Postulates?
Specific steps in an experiment to dissect animals safely
Fixed sets of experimental steps
Varying set of experimental steps
Experimental steps that are altered constantly
Two types of digestion.
Mechanical; Chemical
Process referring to the hardening of the penis to prepare for sexual intercourse.
Erection
What is the mass of the container?
510 g
Identify D
Mitochondria (NOT Mitochondrion!)
What hormone is represented by P?
Progesterone
Which animal serves as a vector for Lyme disease?
Tick
Another name for Vitamin B2
Riboflavin
How long does a menstrual cycle last on average?
28 days
When is a woman USUALLY MOST fertile?
Just after menstruation
3 days after ovulation
Always between days 12 - 16 of her menstrual cycle
3 days before menstruataion
Name two defects in a baby that may result from a lack in Folic Acid in the diet of a pregnant woman.
Anencephaly; Spina Bifida
Differentiate between vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins are organic compounds needed for metabolic activities. Minerals are inorganic compounds needed for metabolic activities.
Which diseases will the DPT immunization/vaccine try to prevent?
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
Identify part G
Acrosome
Axial filament
Neck
Nucleus
Which element has the symbol Ca?
Sodium
Copper
Calcium
Potassium
If chromosome pair 23 on a karyotype is identified as XX, what conclusion can be drawn?
The baby is a girl
The baby is a boy
The baby needs one more X to win Tic Tac Toe
What mineral has the chemical symbol K?
Potassium
Considered the site of sperm development.
Seminiferous tubules
Define pathogens
Refers to disease-causing agents.
Identify the least abundant substance per serving.
Cholesterol (5%)
Define puberty.
Period of growth when sexual maturity is reached.
What is the function of Mg?
Involved in protein synthesis
What mass do you consume (per serving) with regard to a hemoglobin synthesizing mineral?
1 mg (Iron)
Identify label 6
Vagina
What does HIV and AIDS stand for respectively?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Organ containing Hydrochloric Acid
F
G
C
E
Hormone partially responsible for the regulation of calcium
Calcitonin
Hollow ball of cells formed during early development
Zygote
Embryo
Blastocyst
Morula
What is the most common defect that is caused by a woman who consumes alcohol during pregnancy?
Mental Retardation
Define trachea
Long tube in the chest cavity, also known as the wind pipe
Common name for Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid
A source of a pathogen in an environment.
Reservoir
Name three bacterial diseases that are considered STDs.
Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Which immunization will help with Chicken Pox?
Varicella
Identify label G
Liver
What does STD stand for?
Sexually Transmitted Disease
What alternative can a woman consider if she cannot give birth naturally?
Cesarean section (C-section)
Explain why mitochondria can only be transferred by the maternal parent.
Mitochondria are located in the neck region of a sperm cell, which breaks of once the head fuses with a female egg.
How much sugar is in 2 servings, excluding added sugars?
6 g
Glands that produce hormones that are released into the bloodstream.
Endocrine (glands)
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