a complex network that allows communication with various parts of the body and coordinates all activities (breathing, feeling pain, converting food to energy, etc.)?
nervous system
filtering waste products from the blood
excretory system
How does properly warming up before exercise protect the muscular system?
It prevents injury.
transports oxygen to individual cells in exchange for waste
circulatory system
to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
epiglottis
Which blood vessels carry blood from the heart?
arteries
Food is broken down into nutrients and transported to the blood to be delivered to cells. demonstrates the relationship between...
digestive and cardiovascular systems?
The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system include
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Which blood vessels return blood to the heart?
veins
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
gathering information for the brain
the airways that lead from the trachea into the lungs
bronchi
true or false ? Healthy kidneys keep blood pressure low.
false
making decisions based on information gathered
central nervous system
The skeletal system supports the body and protects vital organs.
true
the large muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity and helps the lungs work?
diaphragm
Oxygen is brought in to be delivered by the blood to cells. demonstrates the relationship between
respiratory and cardiovascular
The biceps and triceps work in opposite pairs. One contract muscles and the other lengthens muscles. This relationship is best described as what
Antagonistic
playing football without a helmet puts you at risk for a
concussion
Three diseases associated with the skeletal system are:
Tendinitis Arthritis Osteoporosis
Maintaining a consistent body temperature is an example of what process?
Homeostasis
You may notice swollen tonsils when you’re sick due to the response of which system?
Lymphatic system
three signs of a concussion
Headaches Confusion Dizziness
announcing when an invader has entered the body
immune/ lymphatic system
three types of muscle are
smooth skeletal cardiac
removes solid and liquid wastes from the body
digestive system
true or false? Healthy kidneys ensure that blood is properly filtered.
true
What structure transmits signals in the nervous system?
Neurons
What structure in the lungs is a tiny air sac through which the gas exchange of external respiration takes place?
alveolus
Which body system would be most protected by avoiding caffeine and drinking plenty of water daily?
excretory
True or false? The muscular system aids the digestive system by helping move food through the intestines.
true
true or false ? Healthy kidneys break down nutrients to be transported by blood.
False
true or false? Healthy kidneys ensure proper blood flow.
0
three ways to keep your excretory system working properly?
Eat a well-balanced diet. Limit your intake of caffeine and soft drinks. Practice good hygiene. Drink enough water a day
acts as a sturdy framework for muscles and produces red blood cells
skeletal system
Which system would be most affected by avoiding tobacco use such as smoking?
respiratory
carries out both voluntary and involuntary functions
muscular system
true or false? Kidney stones and urinary tract infections are common health problems of the excretory system
true
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