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Which disease of the spinal cord is caused by a virus that destroys motor neurons?
Which disease of the spinal cord is caused by a virus that destroys motor neurons?
- Huntington's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Poliomyelitis (correct)
The axon of a neuron carries impulses toward the cell body.
The axon of a neuron carries impulses toward the cell body.
False (B)
What is the long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells?
What is the long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells?
axon
The rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are called ______.
The rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are called ______.
Which division of the nervous system includes the cranial and spinal nerves?
Which division of the nervous system includes the cranial and spinal nerves?
What acid does the stomach produce to kill bacteria and help soften foods?
What acid does the stomach produce to kill bacteria and help soften foods?
Match the following components with their respective functions in the digestive system:
Match the following components with their respective functions in the digestive system:
Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Neurons that relay messages between other neurons are called ______.
Neurons that relay messages between other neurons are called ______.
Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle activity?
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle activity?
The medulla oblongata is responsible for voluntary actions.
The medulla oblongata is responsible for voluntary actions.
Which part of the eye is transparent and allows light to enter?
Which part of the eye is transparent and allows light to enter?
The lacrimal gland is responsible for producing tears.
The lacrimal gland is responsible for producing tears.
What is the primary organ of digestion and absorption?
What is the primary organ of digestion and absorption?
The protective layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord are called ______.
The protective layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord are called ______.
What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting sound impulses from the inner ear to the brain?
What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting sound impulses from the inner ear to the brain?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Cellulose cannot be digested in the human digestive system because it is a ______.
Cellulose cannot be digested in the human digestive system because it is a ______.
What is the name of the pathway that involves quick, automatic responses to stimuli?
What is the name of the pathway that involves quick, automatic responses to stimuli?
Match the following parts of the digestive system with their primary functions:
Match the following parts of the digestive system with their primary functions:
Which nutrient should account for most of your total calorie intake?
Which nutrient should account for most of your total calorie intake?
Motor neurons carry information from the body parts to the brain.
Motor neurons carry information from the body parts to the brain.
What is the technical name for cavities in teeth?
What is the technical name for cavities in teeth?
The frontal lobe is responsible for personality, self-control, and voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.
The frontal lobe is responsible for personality, self-control, and voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.
What is the primary function of myelin in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of myelin in the nervous system?
The ______ keeps food out of the windpipe.
The ______ keeps food out of the windpipe.
A wave of electrical activity that transmits an impulse in the nerve is called an ______.
A wave of electrical activity that transmits an impulse in the nerve is called an ______.
Which region of the eye produces the clearest vision?
Which region of the eye produces the clearest vision?
Bile is produced by the gallbladder.
Bile is produced by the gallbladder.
What is the primary role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?
The iris in the eye functions similarly to a diaphragm in a camera.
The iris in the eye functions similarly to a diaphragm in a camera.
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system __________ the digestive system during stress.
The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system __________ the digestive system during stress.
Match the following parts of the eye with their functions:
Match the following parts of the eye with their functions:
Which statement best explains why enzymes are necessary for digestion?
Which statement best explains why enzymes are necessary for digestion?
Prolonged stress can enhance digestive system function.
Prolonged stress can enhance digestive system function.
How does reducing stress help the digestive system?
How does reducing stress help the digestive system?
The diaphragm in a camera controls the __________ of light entering the camera.
The diaphragm in a camera controls the __________ of light entering the camera.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?
Which type of nutrient is commonly found in starches and sugars?
Which type of nutrient is commonly found in starches and sugars?
The rectum is a division of the small intestine.
The rectum is a division of the small intestine.
What is the main acid produced by the stomach?
What is the main acid produced by the stomach?
Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are called ______.
Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are called ______.
Match the following types of neurons with their descriptions:
Match the following types of neurons with their descriptions:
Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble?
Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble?
The pulp of a tooth is located in the enamel layer.
The pulp of a tooth is located in the enamel layer.
What part of the nervous system includes cranial and spinal nerves?
What part of the nervous system includes cranial and spinal nerves?
The ______ are the fibers of a neuron that carry information towards the cell body.
The ______ are the fibers of a neuron that carry information towards the cell body.
What is the function of axons in neurons?
What is the function of axons in neurons?
What is the main function of Schwann cells?
What is the main function of Schwann cells?
The iris of the eye is analogous to the diaphragm of a camera.
The iris of the eye is analogous to the diaphragm of a camera.
Explain why enzymes are necessary for digestion.
Explain why enzymes are necessary for digestion.
The __________ division of the autonomic nervous system counteracts the effects of stress.
The __________ division of the autonomic nervous system counteracts the effects of stress.
Match the parts of the autonomic nervous system with their functions:
Match the parts of the autonomic nervous system with their functions:
What happens to the digestive system during prolonged stress?
What happens to the digestive system during prolonged stress?
Reducing stress has no effect on the digestive system.
Reducing stress has no effect on the digestive system.
What is the primary role of the lacrimal gland?
What is the primary role of the lacrimal gland?
Which of the following structures is responsible for balancing the body?
Which of the following structures is responsible for balancing the body?
What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system during stress?
What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system during stress?
The inner layer of the eye that detects light is known as the sclera.
The inner layer of the eye that detects light is known as the sclera.
Astigmatism is caused by a perfectly symmetrical cornea.
Astigmatism is caused by a perfectly symmetrical cornea.
A diaphragm in a camera changes the size of an opening at its center, controlling the amount of __________ that enters.
A diaphragm in a camera changes the size of an opening at its center, controlling the amount of __________ that enters.
What nutrient is essential for the majority of total calorie intake?
What nutrient is essential for the majority of total calorie intake?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
Bile is produced by the ______ and stored in the gallbladder.
Bile is produced by the ______ and stored in the gallbladder.
The __________ is the part of the brain responsible for thought, memory, and intelligence.
The __________ is the part of the brain responsible for thought, memory, and intelligence.
Match the following substances with their role in digestion:
Match the following substances with their role in digestion:
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Match the following structures with their corresponding functions:
Match the following structures with their corresponding functions:
Which cell type is responsible for color vision?
Which cell type is responsible for color vision?
The epiglottis is a structure that keeps food out of the windpipe.
The epiglottis is a structure that keeps food out of the windpipe.
The median nerve is responsible for carrying sound impulses from the inner ear to the brain.
The median nerve is responsible for carrying sound impulses from the inner ear to the brain.
What is the simplest type of nervous pathway involved in quick, automatic responses?
What is the simplest type of nervous pathway involved in quick, automatic responses?
Why cannot cellulose be digested in the human digestive system?
Why cannot cellulose be digested in the human digestive system?
The snail-shaped structure of the inner ear that senses sound vibrations is called the __________.
The snail-shaped structure of the inner ear that senses sound vibrations is called the __________.
Which part of the brain coordinates skeletal muscle activity?
Which part of the brain coordinates skeletal muscle activity?
Personality and voluntary muscle movement are controlled by the parietal lobe.
Personality and voluntary muscle movement are controlled by the parietal lobe.
Flashcards
Medulla Oblongata
Medulla Oblongata
The lowest part of the brain stem, controlling breathing and heartbeat.
Oils
Oils
Fats that are liquid at room temperature.
Emulsification
Emulsification
The process of breaking a droplet of fat into smaller droplets.
Meninges
Meninges
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism
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Cerebellum
Cerebellum
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Cerebrum
Cerebrum
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Small Intestine
Small Intestine
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Stroke
Stroke
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Cochlea
Cochlea
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Lacrimal Gland
Lacrimal Gland
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Retina
Retina
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Cone Cell
Cone Cell
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Sclera
Sclera
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Ulcer
Ulcer
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Grey Matter
Grey Matter
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Esophagus
Esophagus
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Frontal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
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Schwann cell purpose
Schwann cell purpose
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Camera diaphragm analogy
Camera diaphragm analogy
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Why enzymes are essential for digestion
Why enzymes are essential for digestion
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Sympathetic nervous system and stress
Sympathetic nervous system and stress
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Parasympathetic nervous system and digestion
Parasympathetic nervous system and digestion
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Prolonged stress and indigestion
Prolonged stress and indigestion
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Reducing stress and digestion
Reducing stress and digestion
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Autonomic nervous system divisions
Autonomic nervous system divisions
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Carbohydrate purpose
Carbohydrate purpose
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What causes polio?
What causes polio?
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What are incisors?
What are incisors?
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What type of nutrient are starches and sugars?
What type of nutrient are starches and sugars?
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What is NOT a division of the small intestine?
What is NOT a division of the small intestine?
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What are interneurons?
What are interneurons?
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What is an axon?
What is an axon?
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What are dendrites?
What are dendrites?
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What acid does the stomach produce?
What acid does the stomach produce?
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What is the alimentary canal?
What is the alimentary canal?
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What is peristalsis?
What is peristalsis?
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Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis
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Incisors
Incisors
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
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Rectum
Rectum
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Interneurons
Interneurons
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Axon
Axon
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Dendrites
Dendrites
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Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
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Alimentary Canal
Alimentary Canal
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Peristalsis
Peristalsis
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Lacrimal gland function
Lacrimal gland function
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Cornea function
Cornea function
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Retina function
Retina function
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Cone cells function
Cone cells function
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Sclera function
Sclera function
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Ulcer: A digestive problem?
Ulcer: A digestive problem?
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Gray matter vs. white matter
Gray matter vs. white matter
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Gallbladder and liver roles
Gallbladder and liver roles
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Esophagus function
Esophagus function
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Frontal lobe function
Frontal lobe function
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C
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What are oils?
What are oils?
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What BEST explains why enzymes are necessary for digestion?
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Study Notes
ABEKA Biology God's Living Creation Test 4
- Polio: A virus that destroys motor neurons in the spinal cord.
- Incisors: The four front teeth on each jaw used to cut food.
- Carbohydrates: Starches and sugars are a type of nutrient.
- Small Intestine Divisions: The ileum, jejunum, and duodenum are parts of the small intestine. The rectum is not.
- Interneurons: Neurons that relay messages between other neurons.
- Axon: The long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells.
- Dendrites: Fibers of a neuron that carry information toward the cell body.
- Hydrochloric Acid: Stomach acid that kills bacteria and softens foods.
- Alimentary Canal: Another name for the digestive tract.
- Peristalsis: Rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system.
- Pulp: The hollow area of a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.
- Peripheral Nervous System: A division of the nervous system comprising cranial and spinal nerves.
- Vitamin C: A water-soluble vitamin.
- Medulla Oblongata: The lowest part of the brain stem that controls breathing and heartbeat.
- Oils: Fats that are liquid at room temperature.
- Emulsification: The process that breaks a droplet of fat into smaller droplets.
- Meninges: Protective layers of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Astigmatism: Defective vision caused by an asymmetrically curved cornea.
- Cerebellum: Part of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle activity.
- Cerebrum: Part of the brain responsible for thought, memory, voluntary actions, thinking, and intelligence.
- Small Intestine: The primary organ of digestion and absorption.
- Stroke: A serious injury to the nervous system caused by an internal blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
- Semicircular Canals: Sensory structures in the ear that contribute to balance.
- Dental Caries: Another name for cavities.
- Cochlea: Snail-shaped structure of the inner ear that senses sound vibrations and generates nerve impulses.
- Motor Neurons: Neurons that carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the body parts.
- Synapse: A junction that allows an impulse to be transmitted from a nerve cell to another.
- Reflex Arc: The simplest type of nerve pathway involved in quick, automatic responses to stimuli.
- Villi: Tiny projections of the wall of the small intestine that help absorb food.
- Epiglottis: A flap of cartilage that keeps food out of the windpipe.
- Fovea: The region of the light-sensitive layer of the eye that produces the clearest vision.
- Lacrimal Gland: Structure that produces tears.
- Cornea: The transparent front portion of the eye.
- Retina: Inner layer of the eye that detects light and produces nerve impulses.
- Cone: Cell type responsible for color vision.
- Sclera: Tough, white outer layer of the eyeball.
- Ulcer: An open sore in the lining of the digestive tract.
- Grey Matter: Myelin-covered nerve fibers.
- Liver: Organ that produces bile.
- Gallbladder: Organ that stores bile.
- Pyloric Duct: Tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach. (Incorrect - should be esophagus).
- Frontal Lobe: The lobe of the brain responsible for personality, self-control, and voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.
- Hypothalamus: Structure in the limbic system that controls physical effects of emotions, incorrect in text.
- Cellulose: A carbohydrate that cannot be digested in the human digestive system.
- Median Nerve: Incorrect in test, auditory nerve carries sound impulses.
- Action Potential: A wave of electrical activity that transmits an impulse in a nerve.
- Proteinoicds: Incorrect, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
- Digestive Tract Muscle Layers: Stomach has three muscle layers to thoroughly mix food with gastric juice.
- Free Phosphate Group Formation: Many body processes break down ATP releasing a free phosphate group.
- Chemical Senses: Taste and smell detect chemical substances.
- Brain Seat of Mind: The brain is the seat of the mind.
- Primary Nutrient: Carbohydrates should account for most of your calories.
- Schwann Cells: Speed impulse transmission in neurons.
- Iris: Part of the eye analogous to a camera's diaphragm, controlling light.
- Digestion & Enzymes: Digestion requires many chemical changes, enzymes are necessary to facilitate these complex changes.
- Stress & Autonomic Nervous System: Prolonged stress inhibits the digestive system, sympathetic nervous system is activated during stress, and the parasympathetic system counteracts it to bring body to rest, proper digestion requires this system.
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Test your knowledge on various biological concepts in ABEKA's Biology God's Living Creation. This quiz covers topics such as the nervous system, digestive system, and essential nutrients. Prepare to assess your understanding of these core biological principles.
