Physical Health Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Autoimmune disease destroying insulin producing cells in the pancreas
What is Type 2 Diabetes
Body become resistant to insulin and/or looses the ability to produce insulin
What does the Muscular System Do?
Creates movement for the body
What does the Skeletal System Do?
Supports and protects the body
What does the Nervous System Do?
Connects Brain the the body
Sensor for Homeostasis
What is the primary function of the heart?
To pump blood throughout the body.
True or False: Blood flows from the right atrium to the left ventricle directly.
False.
Fill in the blank: Blood enters the heart through the _____ and _____ veins.
superior vena cava and inferior vena cava.
What is the sequence of blood flow starting from the right atrium?
Right atrium → tricuspid valve → right ventricle → pulmonary valve → pulmonary arteries → lungs.
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Left atrium.
What are the three main layers of the skin?
Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
True or False: The integumentary system includes hair and nails.
True.
Fill in the blank: The primary function of the integumentary system is to protect the body from ________.
environmental hazards.
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the body and carbon dioxide to be expelled.
True or False: The diaphragm is a muscle that plays a key role in breathing.
True
Fill in the blank: The two main parts of the respiratory system are the __________ and the __________.
upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract
What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.
True or False: The stomach is the main site of nutrient absorption.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of chewing food is known as __________.
Mastication
Which organ is responsible for producing bile?
Liver
What are the primary organs of the urinary system?
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
True or False: The main function of the urinary system is to filter blood and produce urine.
True.
Fill in the blank: The functional unit of the kidney is called a ______.
nephron.