Chapters 6 +7

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

The condition in which all of the body’s systems are balanced and are working together to maintain internal stability

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Physical and chemical processes by which substances are broken down or transformed into energy or products for use by the body

Question 3

Organ

Answer 3

Structural unit in the human body that performs a specific function

Question 4

Tissue

Answer 4

Group of cells that perform similar tasks

Question 5

Cell

Answer 5

Basic structural unit of the body that divides, develops. and dies, renewing tissues and organs

Question 6

Integument

Answer 6

A natural protective covering

Question 7

Dialate

Answer 7

To widen

Question 8

Constrict

Answer 8

To narrow

Question 9

Antibody

Answer 9

A protein made by the body to protect against foreign substances

Question 10

Joint

Answer 10

The place at which 2 bones meet

Question 11

Muscles

Answer 11

Group of tissues that provides movement of body parts, protection of organs, and creation of body heat

Question 12

CNS

Answer 12

Brain and spinal cord

Question 13

PNS

Answer 13

The part of the nervous system made up of nerves that extend throughout the body

Question 14

Respiration

Answer 14

Breathing

Question 15

Glucose

Answer 15

Natural sugar

Question 16

Hormone

Answer 16

A chemical substance created by the body that controls body functions

Question 17

Diabetes

Answer 17

A condition where the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it

Question 18

Gestational diabetes

Answer 18

A form of diabetes associated with pregnancy

Question 19

Nonspecific immunity

Answer 19

A type of immunity that protects the body from disease in general

Question 20

Specific immunity

Answer 20

A type of immunity that protects the body against a particular disease that’s invading the body at a given time

Question 21

Capillary bed

Answer 21

Area where exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and nutrients and waste products, takes place

Question 22

Inferior vena cava

Answer 22

Large vein that carries blood to the heart from the legs and trunk

Question 23

Superior vena cava

Answer 23

Large vein that carries blood from the arms, head, and neck to the heart

Question 24

Palpate

Answer 24

To examine the body using fingers or hands

Question 25

Tunica adventita

Answer 25

Outer layer

Question 26

Tunica media

Answer 26

Middle layer, muscles

Question 27

Tunica intima

Answer 27

Inner layer

Question 28

Pulmonary circuit

Answer 28

The circulation of blood between the heart and lungs