26 Questions
What is the main function of the nervous system?
Controlling many of the body's functions
How fast does the nervous system transmit signals?
100 meters per second
What is a fun fact about the digestive system?
The stomach can hold up to 4 pounds of food at one time
What is the main function of the immune system?
Fighting off diseases and infections
What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?
Protects vital organs
How many pain receptors are there in 1 square inch of skin?
1300
What is the largest joint in the body?
Knee
What can reduce sexual function according to the text?
Alcoholism, smoking, and drug abuse
Which body system is responsible for fighting off diseases and infections?
Immune System
What is the primary role of the nervous system?
Controls many of the functions of your body
Where is the skin thickest according to the text?
Feet
What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
Allows people to make babies in order to sustain the species
What is the capacity of the stomach in terms of food it can hold at one time?
Up to 4 pounds of food
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
What is the main role of the integumentary system?
Covers the whole body
How does the immune system remember harmful invaders?
It remembers every harmful invader so it knows how to fight it off
What effect do alcoholism, smoking, and drug abuse have on sexual function?
Greatly reduce sexual function
What is the speed at which the nervous system transmits signals?
100 meters per second
How many pain receptors are there in 1 square inch of skin?
1300
What are the primary functions of the cell membrane?
Act as a guard, let certain molecules into the cell, and store excess food
Name the four types of tissues and briefly describe their functions.
Epithelial (covers body surfaces), Connective (provides support), Muscle (provides movement and support), Nervous (conducts and coordinates body information)
Describe the characteristics of Squamous cells.
Flat shape
What is the function of Collagen in connective tissue?
Provides strength
Name the three types of muscle tissue and their locations in the body.
Smooth (linings of blood vessels and tubular organs), Cardiac (muscle of the heart), Skeletal (attached to bone)
What are the two types of cells in nervous tissue and their respective functions?
Neurons (transmit impulses throughout the body), Neuroglia (assist neurons)
Define Transitional cells and describe their notable characteristic.
Type of epithelial noted for its ability to expand and recoil
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