ABEKA Biology: God's Living Creation Test 4
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Which part of the eye is responsible for color vision?

  • Retina
  • Rod
  • Cone (correct)
  • Cornea

The gallbladder is responsible for producing bile.

False (B)

What structure within the limbic system controls the physical effects of emotions?

Hypothalamus

The _____ nerve carries sound impulses from the inner ear to the brain.

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Match the following parts of the eye with their functions:

<p>Cornea = Transparent front portion of the eye Retina = Inner layer that detects light Sclera = Tough, white outer layer Lacrimal gland = Produces tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of nutrient should account for most of your total calorie intake?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the digestive tract.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do many body processes result in the formation of a free phosphate group?

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The action potential is a wave of electrical activity that transmits a _____ nerve impulse.

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Proteinoids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What disease of the spinal cord is caused by a virus that destroys motor neurons?

<p>Poliomyelitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rectum is a division of the small intestine.

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What type of nutrient are starches and sugars?

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The _____ is the long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells.

<p>axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the structure to its function:

<p>Dendrites = Carry information toward the cell body Axon = Transmits signals from other nerve cells Motor Neurons = Relay messages between other neurons Interneurons = Connect sensory and motor pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hollow area of a tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels called?

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Hydrochloric acid is produced by the stomach to aid digestion.

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What are the rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system called?

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Another name for the digestive tract is the _____ canal.

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Which vitamin is water-soluble?

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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for thought, memory, and voluntary actions?

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The medulla oblongata controls breathing and heartbeat.

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What is the primary organ of digestion and absorption?

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The connective tissue layers that protect the brain and spinal cord are called the ______.

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Match each structure with its function:

<p>Cochlea = Senses sound vibrations Villi = Absorb food in the small intestine Astigmatism = Defective vision caused by asymmetrically curved cornea Synapse = Transmits impulses between nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emulsification?

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Oils are fats that are solid at room temperature.

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What type of neurons carry information from the brain and spinal cord to body parts?

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The ______ controls quick automatic responses to stimuli.

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Which of the following structures is involved in balance?

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What is the main function of Schwann cells?

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The iris is analogous to a camera's diaphragm.

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Why are enzymes necessary for digestion?

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The sympathetic nervous system inhibits the digestive system during ______.

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Match the division of the autonomic nervous system with its function:

<p>Sympathetic = Inhibits digestion during stress Parasympathetic = Stimulates digestion during rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the digestive system during prolonged stress?

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Reducing stress can promote proper digestion.

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What is functional dyspepsia?

<p>A form of indigestion caused by prolonged stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A diaphragm in a camera is similar to the ______ in the eye.

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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body’s stress response?

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Which nutrient type do starches and sugars belong to?

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What is the long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells called?

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The rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are called _____.

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What is the name of the acid produced by the stomach to help with digestion?

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Incisors = Four front teeth for cutting food Interneurons = Neurons that relay messages between other neurons Dendrites = Fibers that carry information toward the cell body Pulp = Hollow area of a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, C, K, and D.

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What is another name for the digestive tract?

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The division of the nervous system that includes the cranial and spinal nerves is called the _____ nervous system.

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Which of the following is NOT a division of the small intestine?

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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle activity?

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Astigmatism is a condition caused by an asymmetrically curved cornea.

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What are the protective layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord called?

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The _____ is the primary organ of digestion and absorption.

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Match the following structures to their functions:

<p>Cochlea = Senses sound vibrations Semicircular canals = Contribute to balance Villi = Help absorb food Epiglottis = Keeps food out of the windpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process breaks a droplet of fat into smaller droplets?

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What is the simplest type of nerve pathway involved in quick, automatic responses to stimuli?

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The _____ is a serious injury of the nervous system caused by an internal blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.

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Which neurons carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the body's muscles and organs?

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Which structure is responsible for producing tears?

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Bile is produced by the gallbladder.

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What type of cell is responsible for color vision?

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The _____ detects light and produces nerve impulses.

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Taste and smell are considered chemical senses because they detect chemical substances.

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Which nutrient should account for most of your total calorie intake?

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What explains why the stomach has three muscle layers instead of two?

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The frontal lobe of the brain controls personality and voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.

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Myelin-covered nerve fibers form the _____ matter.

<p>White</p> Signup and view all the answers

The iris of the eye is similar in function to the diaphragm of a camera.

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Explain why enzymes are necessary for digestion.

<p>Digestion requires many chemical changes, which enzymes facilitate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sympathetic nervous system _____ the digestive system during stress.

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Match the divisions of the autonomic nervous system with their roles:

<p>Sympathetic = Prepares body for stress Parasympathetic = Promotes rest and digestion Central nervous system = Processes information from the body Somatic nervous system = Controls voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reducing stress can help restore normal digestive function.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A camera's diaphragm functionally resembles the _____ in the eye.

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Why is the autonomic nervous system divided into two main divisions?

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Flashcards

Poliomyelitis

A disease of the spinal cord caused by a virus that destroys motor neurons.

Incisors

The four front teeth on each jaw that cut food.

Carbohydrates

A nutrient group that includes starches and sugars.

Small Intestine Divisions

The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are the divisions of the small intestine.

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Interneurons

Neurons that relay messages between other neurons.

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Axon

The long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells.

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Dendrites

The fibers of a neuron that carry information toward the cell body.

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Hydrochloric Acid

The acid produced by the stomach to kill bacteria and soften food.

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Alimentary Canal

Another name for the digestive tract.

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Peristalsis

The rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system.

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Lacrimal gland

The gland that produces tears.

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Cornea

The clear front part of the eye.

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Retina

The inner eye lining detecting light.

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Cone cells

Eye cells for color vision.

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Sclera

The tough, white outer layer of the eye.

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Ulcer

An open sore in the digestive tract lining.

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White matter

Myelin-covered nerve fibers.

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Gallbladder

Stores bile, produced by the liver.

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Esophagus

Connects the pharynx to the stomach.

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Frontal Lobe

Controls personality, self-control, voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.

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Medulla Oblongata

Lowest part of the brainstem, controls breathing and heart rate.

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Oils

Fats that are liquid at room temperature.

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Emulsification

Breaking a fat droplet into smaller droplets.

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Meninges

Protective tissue layers around the brain and spinal cord.

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Astigmatism

Defective vision caused by an asymmetrically curved cornea.

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Cerebellum

Part of the brain that coordinates muscle movement.

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Cerebrum

Part of the brain responsible for thought, memory, and voluntary actions.

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Small Intestine

Primary organ for digestion and absorption.

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Stroke

Serious nervous system injury due to a blocked or broken brain blood vessel.

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Schwann Cells

Schwann cells are specialized cells that form a myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, which speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

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Enzymes for Digestion

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body. During digestion, they break down complex food molecules into simpler ones that can be absorbed.

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Stress and Digestion

Prolonged stress can inhibit digestion because the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the 'fight or flight' response, diverts energy away from the digestive system. Reducing stress allows the parasympathetic nervous system to activate digestion.

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Sympathetic Nervous System

The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system. It prepares the body for 'fight or flight' by diverting energy to vital organs and muscles, often at the expense of digestion.

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is the 'rest and digest' arm of the autonomic nervous system. It slows down the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and stimulates digestive activity.

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Functional Dyspepsia

Functional dyspepsia is a form of indigestion that occurs when the digestive system doesn't work properly, often due to stress or anxiety.

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Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion. It has two branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic.

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Digestion and Energy

During stress, the sympathetic nervous system diverts energy from digestion to vital organs and muscles, affecting the digestive process.

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Reducing Stress for Digestion

Lowering stress levels allows the parasympathetic nervous system to dominate, stimulating digestive activity and promoting proper digestion.

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Semicircular Canals

Sensory structures within the inner ear that detect movement and contribute to balance.

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Grey matter

Nervous tissue made up of neurons and their unmyelinated axons.

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Action Potential

A brief electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron.

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Why are enzymes needed for digestion?

Digestion requires many chemical changes to break down complex food molecules into simpler ones. Enzymes act as catalysts, speeding up these reactions.

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Reducing Stress to Improve Digestion

Lowering stress levels allows the parasympathetic nervous system to dominate, stimulating digestive activity and promoting proper digestion.

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What disease affects motor neurons?

Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that destroys motor neurons in the spinal cord, causing paralysis.

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What are incisors?

Incisors are the four front teeth on each jaw, responsible for cutting food.

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What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are a type of nutrient that includes sugars and starches.

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What is NOT a part of the small intestine?

The rectum is part of the large intestine, not the small intestine.

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What are interneurons?

Interneurons are neurons that relay messages between other neurons.

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What is an axon?

An axon is a long fiber that carries signals away from the cell body of a neuron.

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What are dendrites?

Dendrites are fibers that carry information towards the cell body of a neuron.

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What does the stomach produce?

The stomach produces hydrochloric acid, which helps kill bacteria and soften food.

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What is the digestive tract?

The digestive tract, also known as the alimentary canal, is the tube through which food travels, starting from the mouth and ending at the anus.

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What is peristalsis?

Peristalsis are rhythmic waves of muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract.

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Study Notes

ABEKA Biology: God's Living Creation Test 4

  • Poliomyelitis: A disease of the spinal cord caused by a virus that destroys motor neurons.
  • Incisors: The four front teeth in each jaw used to cut food.
  • Carbohydrates: Type of nutrient found in starches and sugars.
  • Small Intestine Divisions: Ileum, jejunum, duodenum, are all parts; rectum is not part of the small intestine.
  • Interneurons: Neurons that relay messages between other neurons.
  • Axon: The long fiber of a neuron that transmits signals from other nerve cells.
  • Dendrites: The fibers of a neuron that carry information toward the cell body.
  • Hydrochloric Acid: The acid produced by the stomach to kill bacteria and help soften food.
  • Alimentary Canal: Another name for the digestive tract.
  • Peristalsis: Rhythmic muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system.
  • Pulp: The hollow area of a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.
  • Peripheral Nervous System: Division encompassing cranial and spinal nerves.
  • Vitamin C: Water-soluble vitamin.
  • Medulla Oblongata: Lowest part of the brain stem controlling breathing and heartbeat.
  • Oils: Fats that are liquid at room temperature.
  • Emulsification: Process breaking a droplet of fat into smaller droplets.
  • Meninges: Protective tissue layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
  • Astigmatism: Defective vision caused by an asymmetrically curved cornea.
  • Cerebellum: Brain part primarily coordinating skeletal muscle activity.
  • Cerebrum: Brain part primarily responsible for thought, memory, voluntary actions, intelligence.
  • Small Intestine: Primary organ of digestion and absorption.
  • Stroke: Serious injury of the nervous system due to blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
  • Semicircular Canals: Sensory structures within the ear contributing to balance.
  • Dental Caries: Technical name for cavities.
  • Cochlea: Snail-shaped structure in the inner ear that senses sound and generates nerve impulses.
  • Motor Neurons: Neurons carrying information from the brain and spinal cord to body parts.
  • Synapse: Junction allowing impulse transmission between nerve cells.
  • Reflex Arc: Simplest type of nerve pathway for quick, automatic responses.
  • Villi: Tiny projections in the small intestine aiding in food absorption.
  • Epiglottis: Flap of cartilage preventing food from entering the windpipe.
  • Fovea: Region of the light-sensitive layer of the eye for clearest vision.
  • Lacrimal Gland: Structure producing tears.
  • Cornea: Transparent front portion of the eye.
  • Retina: Inner layer of the eye detecting light and creating nerve impulses.
  • Cones: Cell type in the eye responsible for color vision.
  • Sclera: Tough, white, outer layer of the eyeball.
  • Stomach Ulcer: Open sore in the lining of the digestive tract.
  • Grey Matter: Myelin-covered nerve fibers.
  • Liver: Organ producing bile, stored in the gallbladder.
  • Pyloric Duct: Structure connecting the pharynx to the stomach. (Incorrect: Esophagus)
  • Frontal Lobe: Brain lobe controlling personality, self-control, voluntary movement.
  • Hypothalamus: Structure in the limbic system controlling physical effects of emotions.
  • Cellulose: Carbohydrate not digestible by humans.
  • Median Nerve: Nerve carrying sound impulses from inner ear to brain. (Incorrect: Auditory)
  • Action Potential: Wave of electrical activity transmitting nerve impulses.
  • Amino Acids: "Building blocks" of proteins.
  • Three Muscle Layers: Stomach function mixing food with gastric juices.

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