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What is homeostasis?
Condition in which all body systems are working at their best
What are cells?
The body's building blocks
What is metabolism?
The body's physical and chemical processes
What are organs?
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What are tissues?
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What is the largest organ and system in the body?
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What does the skin prevent in internal organs?
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The skin is also known as a ________ organ that feels heat, cold, touch, pain, and pressure.
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Blood vessels ______ or widen when the outside temperature is too high.
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Blood vessels _______ or narrow when outside temperature is cold.
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Thinning skin is normal?
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Bruising is a symptom?
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Wounds are a normal body condition?
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Wrinkles are normal?
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Brown spots are a symptom?
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Rashes or flaking of skin are a symptom?
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The body is shaped by muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage?
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The body has 215 bones?
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Bones are made up of dead cells?
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Muscles allow movement of body parts?
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What does the nervous system do?
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What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
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What cushions the brain and spinal cord against injury?
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What does the cerebral cortex control?
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What organ functions as the pump of the circulatory system?
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How many chambers does the heart have?
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Respiration occurs in the lungs?
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Expiration is breathing in?
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Study Notes
Homeostasis and Cellular Structure
- Homeostasis refers to the ideal condition where all body systems operate effectively.
- Cells are the fundamental building blocks of the body, vital for all biological functions.
- Metabolism involves the chemical and physical processes that sustain life.
- Organs carry out specific functions essential for maintaining homeostasis.
- Tissues consist of groups of cells that perform similar tasks, enabling organ function.
Skin and Its Functions
- The skin is the largest organ in the body and serves as a protective barrier.
- It prevents injury to internal organs by functioning as the body’s outer shield.
- The skin also acts as a sensory organ, detecting heat, cold, touch, pain, and pressure.
- Blood vessels in the skin can dilate or constrict in response to temperature changes.
Normal Aging Signs vs. Symptoms
- Some aging signs like thinning skin, wrinkles, and brown spots are normal.
- Symptoms that may indicate health issues include bruising, rashes, and swelling.
- Loss of muscle tone, bone density, and height are typical as the body ages.
- Increased brittleness of bones, pain during movement, and changes in skin color are symptoms to monitor.
Muscular and Skeletal System
- The body is supported by muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, shaping its structure.
- The human skeleton contains 206 bones that protect internal organs and facilitate movement.
- Joints allow bones to meet, with hinge joints permitting movement in only one direction.
- Skeletal muscles are voluntary, while the heart muscle is involuntary.
Nervous System and Brain Functions
- The nervous system controls and coordinates all body functions, with neurons as its basic units.
- The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral system includes nerves.
- Cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord from injury and damage.
- Key brain functions include control over thinking, speech, voluntary muscles, and basic life processes.
Sensory Organs
- Five main sensory organs are: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
- The retina in the eye sends visual information to the brain for processing.
- Hearing involves three main parts of the ear: auricle, auditory canal, and tympanic membrane.
Circulatory System Overview
- The heart, functioning as the circulatory system's pump, has four chambers.
- The phases of the heart's function are systole (contracting) and diastole (filling with blood).
- Blood’s red color is attributed to iron, while plasma is primarily composed of water.
- Symptoms indicating potential heart issues include chest pain, swelling in extremities, and changes in pulse rate.
Respiratory System Functions
- The lungs are the site of respiration, where oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide expelled.
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the alveoli and capillaries.
- The pleura is a membrane enveloping the lungs, aiding in their function.
- Regular exercise is encouraged to enhance lung capacity and respiratory strength.
General Health and Age-Related Changes
- Symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and shaking can indicate health concerns.
- Normal age-related changes include decreased lung strength and minor short-term memory loss.
- Physical and cognitive symptoms like confusion, decreased sensitivity, and slower reflexes should be monitored.
- Maintaining physical activity can help mitigate some age-related declines in health.
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Explore key terms related to the healthy human body in Chapter 9. This quiz covers essential concepts such as homeostasis, cells, metabolism, organs, and tissues, providing a comprehensive review for students. Perfect for studying and reinforcing important biological vocabulary.
