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What role do muscles play in posture and stability?
What role do muscles play in posture and stability?
The _______ is a long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach after you swallow.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
The _______ is a long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach after you swallow.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
esophagus
The __________ is where the digestive process starts.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
The __________ is where the digestive process starts.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
mouth
The _______ is like a mixer and it breaks food down into very small pieces.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
The _______ is like a mixer and it breaks food down into very small pieces.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
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The ________ produce juices that help to transform food into nutrients in the small intestine.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
The ________ produce juices that help to transform food into nutrients in the small intestine.
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The ________ separates the nutrients from the waste.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
The ________ separates the nutrients from the waste.
Choices: stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, mouth
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What is the main function of the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
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The ______ carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
Choose from : heart, arteries or veins
The ______ carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
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The ____ pumps the blood to the organs and tissues of the body.
Choose from : heart, arteries or veins
The ____ pumps the blood to the organs and tissues of the body.
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The ______ carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues.
Choose from : heart, arteries or veins
The ______ carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues.
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These are tiny, air sacs located at the end of the bronchioles. These
structures play a crucial role in gas exchange during breathing.
These are tiny, air sacs located at the end of the bronchioles. These structures play a crucial role in gas exchange during breathing.
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Is a wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi (airways) of the lungs. Its primary function is to enable airflow to and from the
lungs.
Is a wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi (airways) of the lungs. Its primary function is to enable airflow to and from the lungs.
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Are the main airways into the lungs. When you breathe, air enters your body through your mouth or nose and passes through the larynx and trachea. The trachea branches into a bronchus in each lung.
Are the main airways into the lungs. When you breathe, air enters your body through your mouth or nose and passes through the larynx and trachea. The trachea branches into a bronchus in each lung.
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Are small, branching air passages inside the lungs. They serve as channel for air, connecting the larger bronchi to the alveoli.
Are small, branching air passages inside the lungs. They serve as channel for air, connecting the larger bronchi to the alveoli.
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It is an organ system in the body which role is to help the body to move, maintain posture and circulate blood through the body.
It is an organ system in the body which role is to help the body to move, maintain posture and circulate blood through the body.
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What is the main function of the muscular system?
What is the main function of the muscular system?
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Which type of muscle is found in your heart?
Which type of muscle is found in your heart?
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What kind of muscles can you control with your thoughts?
What kind of muscles can you control with your thoughts?
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Where can smooth muscles be found in the body?
Where can smooth muscles be found in the body?
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What do skeletal muscles do?
What do skeletal muscles do?
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Which type of contraction happens when muscles do not change length but build tension?
Which type of contraction happens when muscles do not change length but build tension?
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How do cardiac muscles help your body?
How do cardiac muscles help your body?
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Which muscles are responsible for breathing?
Which muscles are responsible for breathing?
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Why is it important to keep your muscles healthy?
Why is it important to keep your muscles healthy?
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How many bones does an adult human body have?
How many bones does an adult human body have?
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Which type of bones are longer than they are wide and help with movement?
Which type of bones are longer than they are wide and help with movement?
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What is the primary function of the skull?
What is the primary function of the skull?
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What bone is also called the collarbone?
What bone is also called the collarbone?
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Which bone is known as the largest and strongest in the body?
Which bone is known as the largest and strongest in the body?
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What do ribs protect?
What do ribs protect?
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What is the main function of the vertebrae (spinal bones)?
What is the main function of the vertebrae (spinal bones)?
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Which bones are part of the foot?
Which bones are part of the foot?
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What is the first organ involved in the digestive system?
What is the first organ involved in the digestive system?
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What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?
What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?
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What happens to food in the stomach?
What happens to food in the stomach?
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What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
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What does the large intestine absorb?
What does the large intestine absorb?
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What is the purpose of the rectum?
What is the purpose of the rectum?
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Why is saliva important in digestion?
Why is saliva important in digestion?
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Which system works with the digestive system to transport nutrients to the cells?
Which system works with the digestive system to transport nutrients to the cells?
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What is the main function of the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
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What is the name of the organ that pumps blood in the circulatory system?
What is the name of the organ that pumps blood in the circulatory system?
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Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
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What is the role of red blood cells?
What is the role of red blood cells?
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What type of blood vessel is the smallest and helps exchange oxygen and nutrients with tissues?
What type of blood vessel is the smallest and helps exchange oxygen and nutrients with tissues?
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What happens to your heartbeat when you exercise?
What happens to your heartbeat when you exercise?
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What is plasma in the blood?
What is plasma in the blood?
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What condition makes red blood cells hard and C-shaped, affecting blood flow?
What condition makes red blood cells hard and C-shaped, affecting blood flow?
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
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What is the process of taking air into the lungs called?
What is the process of taking air into the lungs called?
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Which organ filters and warms the air we breathe?
Which organ filters and warms the air we breathe?
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What prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing?
What prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing?
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Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
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What are the tiny branches inside the lungs called?
What are the tiny branches inside the lungs called?
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What is the main function of the diaphragm?
What is the main function of the diaphragm?
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What happens in the alveoli during breathing?
What happens in the alveoli during breathing?
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Study Notes
Muscle Function
- Muscles play a crucial role in posture and stability by providing support and allowing for controlled movement.
- Muscles involved in respiration include the diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and abdominal muscles.
- Muscle contractions generate heat as a byproduct of metabolic processes, contributing to the body's overall temperature regulation.
- Muscle contraction is triggered by a signal from the brain conveyed through nerves. This signal stimulates the release of calcium ions, which initiate a chain reaction leading to the sliding of muscle fibers and contraction.
- The heart, a specialized muscle, propels blood throughout the body through rhythmic contractions.
- Voluntary muscles, also known as skeletal muscles, are under conscious control, allowing for deliberate movements.
- Cardiac muscle, found only in the heart, is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It's involuntary, meaning it contracts without conscious effort.
- Involuntary muscles, such as smooth muscle, are responsible for functions like digestion, blood vessel constriction, and eye pupil dilation. These muscles operate without conscious control.
- Isometric contraction occurs when a muscle generates tension without changing its length, often seen in activities like holding a heavy object.
- Antagonistic pairs of muscles work together to produce movement. When one muscle contracts, the other relaxes, allowing for smooth and coordinated motion. For instance, the biceps and triceps muscles in the arm work antagonistically to flex and extend the elbow.
Skeletal System
- Long bones, characterized by a length greater than their width, serve as levers for movement, allowing for efficient force generation.
- The primary function of the skull is to protect the brain, a vital organ, from injury.
- The shoulder girdle, connecting the upper limbs to the axial skeleton, is composed of the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade). The clavicle provides stability and acts as a strut, while the scapula provides a point of attachment for muscles that rotate and move the arm.
- The ribcage serves multiple functions, including protecting vital organs like the heart and lungs, facilitating breathing, and supporting the skeletal structure of the chest.
- The arm consists of three bones: the humerus (upper arm), radius (thumb side), and ulna (pinky finger side). These bones work together to allow for a wide range of arm movements.
- The human hand consists of several types of bones crucial for dexterity and grasping: carpals (wrist), metacarpals (palm), and phalanges (fingers).
- Ribs play a vital role in protecting the heart and lungs. They also contribute to breathing by expanding and contracting the chest cavity.
- The upper limb's support structure is composed of the humerus (upper arm bone), radius and ulna (forearm bones), carpals (wrist bones), metacarpals (hand bones), and phalanges (finger bones). Each bone plays a unique role in providing strength, stability, and flexibility to the upper limb.
- The spine serves multiple functions, including providing structural support for the body, protecting the spinal cord, allowing for flexibility and movement, and providing a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments.
- The pelvis, located at the base of the spine, serves as the foundation for the lower limbs, supporting the weight of the upper body and providing a point of attachment for muscles involved in walking, running, and other movements.
Digestive System
- The mouth is the first part of the digestive system where food enters.
- The stomach is responsible for mixing food with enzymes and acids, breaking it down into a liquid form called chyme.
- The esophagus, a muscular tube, carries food from the mouth to the stomach via peristaltic contractions.
- The small intestine plays a crucial role in absorbing nutrients from digested food. It contains villi, tiny finger-like projections that increase its surface area for efficient absorption.
- The digestive process involves breaking down food into smaller components, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, to allow for easier absorption and usage by the body.
- The primary function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients from digested food and transfer them into the bloodstream.
- The large intestine does not absorb nutrients. Its primary functions include absorbing water from undigested food, forming stool, and absorbing electrolytes.
- The rectum is the final segment of the large intestine where stool is stored before elimination.
- The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste is eliminated from the body.
- The digestive system interacts with other body systems, such as the circulatory system for the transport of nutrients and the nervous system for controlling digestion.
Circulatory System
- The circulatory system is composed of the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and blood itself.
- To calculate your pulse rate, count the number of heartbeats in a minute.
- The heart's primary function in the circulatory system is to pump blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.
- During exercise, your heartbeat increases to deliver more oxygen and nutrients to working muscles.
- The right atrium of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
- Red blood cells, a critical component of blood, carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
- White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, play a crucial role in fighting diseases by engulfing and destroying pathogens.
- Arteries are characterized by thick elastic walls capable of carrying oxygenated blood under high pressure away from the heart. Veins, on the other hand, have thinner walls and carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Blood components are separated for testing through a process called centrifugation, where blood is spun at high speeds, causing its components to separate based on density.
- Capillaries, the thinnest blood vessels, allow for the exchange of substances between blood and tissues due to their thin walls.
Respiratory System
- The trachea, or windpipe, is a long tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi.
- The epiglottis, a flap of cartilage, prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.
- Gas exchange, the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the blood and carbon dioxide from the blood to the lungs, primarily occurs in the alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs.
- The oral cavity, or mouth, plays a role in respiration by providing an alternative pathway for airflow, especially during strenuous activities.
- The pharynx, commonly called the throat, connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the trachea. It's essential for breathing and swallowing.
- The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle below the lungs, is responsible for controlling breathing by contracting and relaxing. When the diaphragm contracts, it flattens, increasing chest cavity volume and allowing air to enter the lungs.
- Inspiration, the phase of breathing where air is drawn into the lungs, is triggered by contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which expand the chest cavity.
- The nasal cavity, lined with hairs and mucus, warms, filters, and moistens incoming air, protecting the lungs from harmful substances.
- The trachea, through its branching structure, carries air down into the bronchi, leading to the lungs for gas exchange.
- The alveoli, tiny air sacs within the lungs, are the primary sites of gas exchange in the respiratory system. Oxygen passes from the alveoli into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.
Digestive System
- The esophagus is a long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
- The mouth is where the digestive process begins, with chewing and saliva breaking down food.
- The stomach is where food is mixed with enzymes and acids to break it down into smaller pieces.
- The small intestine produces juices that aid in transforming food into nutrients.
- The small intestine separates nutrients from waste.
Circulatory System
- The circulatory system's main function is to transport blood throughout the body.
- Veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
- The heart pumps blood to the organs and tissues of the body.
- Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the muscular system, including major muscle types and their functions. Students will learn about voluntary and involuntary muscles, as well as the importance of healthy muscles. Engage with images and exercises to understand muscle contraction and relaxation.
