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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- To produce hormones.
- To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. (correct)
- To circulate blood.
- To facilitate digestion.
Which of the following is a common respiratory disorder?
Which of the following is a common respiratory disorder?
- Asthma (correct)
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Anemia
What role do bacteria play in relation to hosts?
What role do bacteria play in relation to hosts?
- They provide essential nutrients to the host.
- They live in harmony with the host.
- They enhance the host's immune system.
- They can cause disease in the host. (correct)
What process involves the joining of a male sex cell and a female sex cell?
What process involves the joining of a male sex cell and a female sex cell?
Which of the following defines a vector?
Which of the following defines a vector?
What is one way to maintain respiratory health?
What is one way to maintain respiratory health?
Which structure aids in the breathing process by contracting and relaxing?
Which structure aids in the breathing process by contracting and relaxing?
What changes occur during puberty?
What changes occur during puberty?
What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
At what age does puberty typically begin for boys?
At what age does puberty typically begin for boys?
What is released from the body during menstruation?
What is released from the body during menstruation?
Which of the following statements about the male reproductive system is true?
Which of the following statements about the male reproductive system is true?
What happens to girls' bodies during puberty?
What happens to girls' bodies during puberty?
Which organs are involved in the female reproductive system?
Which organs are involved in the female reproductive system?
What triggers the changes experienced during puberty?
What triggers the changes experienced during puberty?
Which statement about bacteria is correct?
Which statement about bacteria is correct?
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Study Notes
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
- Oxygen is a colorless gas found in the air
- Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas breathed out during respiration; plants use it in photosynthesis
Microorganisms
- Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause disease
- Parasites live in or on a host organism
- Fungi, such as molds and yeasts, decompose matter
- Microorganisms can be helpful or harmful, play a role in decomposition, making food (e.g., yogurt), or creating medicine
Infectious Diseases
- Infectious diseases are caused by tiny germs like bacteria, viruses, and parasites
- These germs can spread through the air, water, contact, or insects
- Symptoms of infectious diseases include fever, cough, tiredness, and stomach issues
Physical and Chemical Barriers
- Skin acts as a physical barrier to stop germs from entering the body
- Mucus and stomach acid are chemical barriers that destroy germs
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