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4760010413systolicBlood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles. Contraction of the heart0
4760010414diastolicoccurs when the ventricles are relaxed; the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery1
4760010415blood pressureReflects the force the blood exerts against the walls of the arteries during contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the heart.2
4760010416function of the bloodTransportation materials to and from cells Transports nutrients, carries O2, waste products, hormones to their target cells, regulates body temperature, protects against bacteria and viruses3
4760010417blood componentsPlasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets 55% Plasma, 45%-Formed Elements4
4760010418plasmaLiquid portion of blood5
4760010419RBCred blood cell Erythrocytes 4.5-5 million6
4760010420red blood cellsCarry oxygen Blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells.7
4760010421hemoglobin function*transports oxygen and carbon dioxide *carry oxygen and also CO2 back to the lungs *transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs8
4760010422Red blood cells regulated1. Oxygen deficiency stimulates Erythropoietin (EPO) production by kidneys9
4760010423White blood count*Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils *tests to see what percentage of total white blood cell count is composed of each of the five types of leukocytes10
4760010424neutrophilsMost abundant white blood cell., The most abundant type of white blood cell. Phagocytic and tend to self-destruct as they destroy foreign invaders, limiting their life span to a few days.- WBC11
4760010425lymphocytesThe two types of white blood cells that are part of the body's immune system: B lymphocytes form in the bone marrow and release antibodies that fight bacterial infections; T lymphocytes form in the thymus and other lymphatic tissue and attack cancer cells, viruses, and foreign substances.12
4760010426monocytes*A type of white blood cell that transforms into macrophages, extends pseudopods, and engulfs huge numbers of microbes over a long period of time *An agranular leukocyte that is able to migrate into tissues and transform into a macrophage.13
4760010427eosinophils*What IgE-mediated cell secretes major basic protein and has elevated levels in the blood during asthma and parasitic infections? *What type of WBC is present in increased numbers during an allergic reaction?14
4760010428basophils*When performing a WBC differential, which cell has the large, scattered dark blue granules that are darker than the nucleus? *A circulating leukocyte that produces histamine.15
4760010429White Blood CountWhat is a marker for an infectious disease? Status of immune system and ability to fight off infection16
4760010430Platelet functionThey play a key role in retention of blood loss by forming a * plug at the site of tears when connective tissue is exposed. Serotonin is released and smooth muscles contract in the vessel walls. *Blood clotting - Cause capillary homeostasis by adhering to the inner surface of a vessel and sticking to each other to create a temp. mechanical plu17
4760010431Platelet function in hemostasis- Cause capillary homeostasis by adhering to the inner surface of a vessel and sticking to each other to create a temp. mechanical plug18
4760010432blood cells madeblood cells and bone marrow19
4760010433blood type*a classification of blood that depends on the type of antigen present on the surface of the red blood cell; A, B, AB, or O *A, B, AB and O. Type O is the universal donor and AB blood is known as the universal recipient.20
4760010434antigens*Foreign material that invades the body *Anything that is foreign to the body and that causes an immune response *What mobilizes the adaptive defenses and provokes an immune response?21
4760010435antibodiesAn antigen-binding immunoglobulin, produced by B cells, that functions as the effector in an immune response. Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious agents22
4760010436antigens in bloodDef A,B in blood macromolecules are foriegn to host organism and trigger an immune response23
4760010437antibodies in bloodPassive immunity= When are HIV antibodies detectable in blood?24
4760010438blood vesselsVeins Arteries25
4760010439blood flow thru blood vesselstissue perfusion26
4760010440heart function*pumps blood throughout the body *Blood goes into right atrium from superior vena cava through tricuspid to right ventricle to the pulmonary valve to the pulmonary artery to lungs to pulmonary veins to bicuspid to left atrium to mitral valve to left ventricle to aortic valve to aorta27
4760010441heart structure4 chambers: 2 atria (right and left) and 2 ventricles (right and left)28
4760010442heart valvesstructures within the heart that open and close with the heartbeat to regulate the one-way flow of blood29
4760010443heart layersEndocardium ( inner), myocardium ( middle), and epicardium ( outer)30
4760010444pericardiumDouble-layered membrane surrounding the heart.31
4760010445blood flow thru heartBlood enters from superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary semilunar valve, pulmonary trunk, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic semilunar valve, aorta, rest of body32
4760010446cardiac cycleA complete heartbeat consisting of contraction and relaxation of both atria and both ventricles the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next33
4760010447cardiac conductiona system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat34
4760010448digestive system*Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. *Composed of the alimentary canal and accessory structures. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine (colon), and anus, Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. *The system of organs and structures responsible for the digestion of food. The digestive system includes teeth, mouth, esophagus, stomach, small, intestine, large intestine, and colon.35
4760010449chymemixture of enzymes and partially-digested food36
4760010450digestive process*The process by which the body breaks down foods and either absorbs or excretes them. *Ingestion➡digestion➡absorption➡egestion *Mechanical digestion, denaturation of proteins (by acidity), chemical digestion of proteins (by pepsin), intrinsic factor, delivers chyme to small intestine37
4760010451salivasoftens food in the mouth making it easier to swallow; helps break down food into simpler forms; secreted by glands in the mouth38
4760010452GI tractstomach, colon. intestines, anus rectum *Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum & anal canal *mouth -> esophagus -> LES -> stomach -> pyloric sphincter -> SI -> ileocecal sphincter -> LI -> rectum -> anus -> anal sphincter39
4760010453motilityThe capability of the GI tract to move material along its length is called The ability of an organism to move by itself40
4760010454colonThe large intestine the largest section of the vertebrate large intestine; functions in water absorption and formation of feces; first, coiled part of large intestine41
4760010455small intestine structureThe thinner of the two intestine but is much longer. Is highly folded, highly vascular so it can absorb nutrients into the blood - The small intestine has three main structures— the lining, villi, and microvilli—that absorb most of the nutrients from chyme42
4760010456gastric juicesSecretions from the stomach lining that contain hydrochloric acid and pepsin, an enzyme that digests protein.43
4760010457pancreas secretionSecretes pancreatic juice to break down carbs, fats, and proteins Secrete pancreatic juices into the cavity and insulin, and glucagon into blood to regulate blood sugar Secretin - It is secreted from intestinal cells when acidic food from stomach enters small intestine. Secretin promotes secretion of bicarbonates and water from pancreas.44
4760010458pancreas functionregulates blood sugar (insulin & glucagon) Secretes pancreatic juice which breaks down all categories of food produces digestive enzymes for fats, carbs, and proteins45
4760010459bile functiondigest fat; excrete waste46
4760010460respiratory systemA system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.47
4760010461upper respiratoryconsists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea48
4760010462lower respiratoryconsists of the bronchial tree and lungs49
4760010463respiratory tractThe passageway that makes breathing possible. series of branching tubes that conduct air to and from the respiratory zone for gas exchange50
4760010464larnyxupper part of the trachea contains vocal chords - 3 bands of tissue stretched across the opening of trachea51
4760010465epiglottisA flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering.52
4760010466tracheaAllows air to pass to and from lungs Air passageway; has cartilage rings to help keep the air passage open as air rushes in; branches into right/left bronchus The respiratory process begins when air is inhaled through the nose and into the what?53
4760010467lungMain organs of the respiratory system An organ found in air-breathing vertebrates that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood54
4760010468bronchiThe passages that branch from the trachea and direct air into the lungs Airways in the lungs that lead from the trachea to the bronchioles.55
4760010469alveoli(singular alveolus.) Tiny sacs, with walls only a single cell layer thick found at the end of the respiratory bronchiole tree. Alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system. Terminal air sacs that constitute the gas exchange surface of the lungs.56
4760010470breathing process+The diaphragm muscle drops and creates a vacuum; Air rushes into the lungs; The diaphragm muscle contracts and pushes the air out *inhale through mouth or nose, are is filtered by cilia and mucus in nose, then the air goes to the pharynx, past the epiglottis, and through your larynx and trachea, at the base of the trachea are two tubes called bronchi which branch off into smaller air tubes called bronchioles, then the air reaches tiny sacs called alveoli where gas exchange occurs *Oxygen goes to the lungs , has a close contact to blood absorbs it and carries it to all body parts. Blood gives up CO2 which is from lungs to air breathed out *- active process that allows the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract, allowing lungs to expand (diaphragm goes down *Pharynx > Larynx (voice box) > Trachea (windpipe) > Bronchi > Bronchioles > Alveoli57
4760010471oxegen transported in blood58
4760010472carbon dioxide transported in blood*Carbon dioxide is released from the mitochondri *diffuses into blood, then to the capillaries, then to the alveoli in the lungs, and exhaled into the atmosphere *diffuses from the pulmonary capillaries into the alveol Process that moves CO2 from tissues to lungs in 3 forms: bicarbonate, bound to hemoglobin; as carbaminohemoglobin & as dissolved CO259
4760010473Nervous systemBrain, nerve cells, spinal cord *the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems. *The bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs.60
4760010474graded potentialshift in electrical charge in a tiny area of the neuron (temporary); transmits a long cell membranes leaving neuron and polarized state; needs higher than normal threshold of excitation to fire A local voltage change in a neuron membrane induced by stimulation of a neuron, with strength proportional to the strength of the stimulus and lasting about a millisecond.61
4760010475action potentialA neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon. The action potential is generated by the movement of positively charged atoms in and out of channels in the axon's membrane. Fast, moving change across a neurons membrane, also called an impulse. the local voltage change across the cell wall as a nerve impulse is transmitted62
4760010476neurotransmitterChemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons. When released by the sending neuron, neurotransmitters travel across the synapse and bind to receptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing whether that neuron will generate a neural impulse. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.63
4760010477Central nervous systemThe brain and spinal cord A subdivision of the human nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord. Transmits & receives messages to & from the PNS64
4760010478Peripheral nervous system PNSperipheral nervous system *sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body *All parts of the nervous system, excluding the brain and spinal cord, that relay information between the CNS and other parts of body65
4760010479neuron cellsrole of this type of cell is already determined and is not dictated by neighboring cells. communicate w/ send signals to other neurons and muscles in the body What is the nervous system composed of?66
4760010480myelinatedImpulse conduction is fastest in neurons that are glia cells that wrap around the axon insulating it. conduct AP more rapidly bc less current lost to extracellular environment67
4760010481schwann cellsType of glia in the PNS, Supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin.68
4760010482Central Nervous system protectedBrain and spinal cord69
4760010483brainThe mass of nerve tissue that is the main control center of the nervous system70
4760010484cerebrumArea of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body Largest part of the brain Largest part of the brain; coordinates thought, reasoning, movement, and memory, includes the cerebral cortex and the white matter beneath it.71
4760010485brain stemConnection to spinal cord. Filters information flow between peripheral nervous system and the rest of the brain. the central trunk of the mammalian brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, and continuing downward to form the spinal cord.72
4760010486cerebelleummotor control refines skeletal muscle contractions, role in cognition, language, problem solving, activity occurs subconsciously, composed like cerebrum, grey matter white matter (arbor vitae) grey islands.73
4760010487diencephalonthalamus and hypothalamus A portion of the embryonic forebrain that becomes the thalamus, hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland, and pineal gland.74
4760010488cerebrum structureconsisting of 2 hemispheres and olfactory lobes thought and intelligence and memory75
4760010489breathing phasesinspiration and expiration76
4760010490breathing process*Respiration is the chemical process in which cells exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide to obtain energy, Air is breathed in and diffusion occurs and carbon dioxide is breathed out *Breathing is controlled by muscles. *[H+] and [CO2] are too high, medulla oblongata is stimulated > sends impulse to diaphragm and intercostal muscles > diaphragm contracts > ribs move up and out > diaphragm moves down > air rushes in > vice versa for exhalation • controlled by medula oblongata *inhale through mouth or nose, are is filtered by cilia and mucus in nose, then the air goes to the pharynx, past the epiglottis, and through your larynx and trachea, at the base of the trachea are two tubes called bronchi which branch off into smaller air tubes called bronchioles, then the air reaches tiny sacs called alveoli where gas exchange occurs77
4760010491pleural cavity*The space between the two moist membranes that separate the lungs from the thorax (chest cavity). Filled with lubricating fluid. *airtight space between fold of the pleural membranes; contains watery lubricating fluid that prevents friction between the membranes when they rub together during respiration78
4760010492PATHOGENMICROORGANISM THAT CAUSES ILLNESS OR DISEASE79
4760010493ANTIBODYPRODUCED BY WBC WHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM DETECTS A PARTICULAR PATHOGEN80
4760010494BACTERIABacteria are living cells and can multiply rapidly. Once inside the body, they release poisons or toxins that make us feel ill. BACTERIA GET IN BETWEEN CELLS81
4760010495VIRUSESViruses can only reproduce inside host cells, and they damage the cell when they do this VIRUSES GET INTO CELL82
4760010496DISEASES CAUSED BY VIRUSESinfluenza - flu, colds, Measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, AIDS83
4760010497DISEASES CAUSED BY BACTERIAfood poisoning, Cholera, typhoid, whooping cough, gonorrhoea - a sexually transmitted disease84
4760010498WHAT ARE BODY'S DEFENCE MECHANISMS?SKIN, STOMACH ACID, EYELASHES, TEARS, COUGH85
4760010499WHITE BLOOD CELLSWhite blood cells can ingest and destroy pathogens. They can produce antibodies to destroy pathogens86
4760010500VACCINESARE SMALL AMOUNTS OF DEAD / WEAKENED PATHOGENS87
4760010501MMRMEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA88
4760010502EPIDEMICWIDESPREAD OUTBREAK OF AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE WITHIN A COUNTRY89
4760010503PANDEMICA DISEASE THAT IS SPREAD RAPIDLY ACROSS MANY COUNTRIES90
4760010504SYMPTOMS OF AN INFECTIONPAIN, FEVER, RASH, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, COUGHING91
4760010505ANOMALYSOMETHING THAT DEVIATES FROM NORMAL OR EXPECTED92
4760010506DEPENDENT VARIABLEWHAT YOU MEASURE- ON Y AXIS93
4760010507INDEPENDENT VARIABLEWHAT YOU CHOOSE VALUES FOR- ON Y AXIS94
4760010508CONTROL VARIABLEVARIABLES THAT REMAIN CONSTANT OR UNCHANGED95
4760010509WHITE BLOOD CELLS CAN-ingest pathogens and destroy them -produce antibodies to destroy pathogens -produce antitoxins that neutralise the toxins released by pathogens white blood cells do not eat the pathogens - they ingest them96
4760010510DECAYThe breakdown of dead plant and animal material by fungi, bacteria and other organisms. Requires WOW W-warmth O-oxygen W- water97
4760010511RELAY NEURONESNeurones that carry information from a sensory nerve cell to a motor nerve cell98
4760010512NEUROTRANSMITTER99
4760010513CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) consists of- the brain and spinal cord100
4760010514PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (PNS) consists of- nerve cells that carry information to or from the CNS. Includes spinal cord and peripheral nerves.101
4760010515RECEPTORS- can detect a change in the environment (stimulus) and produce electrical impulses in response. Sense organs contain groups of receptors that respond to specific stimuli.102
4760010516EFFECTORS-produces a response e.g.muscle contracts to move hand away from stimulus or gland squeezes and releases hormone into blood.103
4760010517SYNAPSEWhere two neurones meet, there is a tiny gap called a synapse. Signals cross this gap using chemicals released by a neurone. The chemical diffuses across the gap makes the next neurone transmit an electrical signal.104
4760010518REFLEX-a way for the body to automatically and rapidly respond to a stimulus to minimise any further damage to the body. stimulus → receptor → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → effector → response105
4760010519SENSORY NEURONEA sensory neurone sends impulses (from a sensory receptor) to a relay neurone in the spinal cord/CNS.106
4760010520RELAY NEURONE-carry messages from one part of the CNS to another107
4760010521MOTOR NEURONEA motor neurone sends impulses from the spinal cord/CNS to effector (muscle of gland).108
4760010522cancera growth defect in cells , a breakdown of the mechanism that controls cell division. Ex. his ___ was caused by smoking.109
4760010523developmentthe change in shape or organisms over time. Ex. a child's ________ is very fast.110
4760010524ecologythe branch of biology that studies the interactions of organisms with one another and with nonliving parts of their environment111
4760010525genesections of chromosomes made of DNA that code for traits. The basic unit of heredity.112
4760010526genomethe complete genetic material contained in an individual.113
4760010527hereditythe passing of traits from parent to offspring. Ex. scientists know that _____ can increase chances for certain diseases.114
4760010528HIVa virus that attacks and destroys the human immune system.115
4760010529interdependenceorganisms in a biological community live and interact with other organisms.116
4760010530mutationa change in the DNA of a gene.117
4760010531natural selectionprocess in which organisms with favorable genes are more likely to survive to reproduce. Ex. the idea of ____ ______ was first presented by Charles Darwin.118
4760010532organismany living thing; something that meets all criteria of life. Ex. so far, we have not found proof of any living ________ on another planet.119
4760010533pHa relative measure of the hydrogen ion concentration within a solution; Latin for "probably hydrogens".120
4760010534absorptionprocess by which substances are taken into the cell or an organism.121
4760010535assimilationincorporation of materials into the body of an organism.122
4760010536circulationprocess by which materials are distributed (moved) throughout the organism.123
4760010537differentiationprocess by which cells become specialized for specific functions.124
4760010538digestionthe breakdown of complex food materials into forms the organism can use. Ex. Going to sleep after eating can be bad for ____.125
4760010539egestionelimination of indigestible waste.126
4760010540excretionremoval of metabolic waste.127
4760010541ingestiontaking in food from the environment.128
4760010542regulationprocess by which organisms maintain homeostasis, a stable internal environment.129
4760010543reproductionprocess by which organisms produce new organisms of their own kind130
4760010544respirationrelease of chemical energy from certain nutrients.131
4760010545synthesischemical combination of simple substances to form complex substances.132
4760010546DNAnucleic acid polymer that stores genetic information.133
4760010547equilibriumthe state of both sides are balanced134
4760010548evolutionthe process of change that has transformed life on Earth135
4760010549theorya system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation136
4760010550speciesgroup of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. Ex. there are thousands of different ______ of butterflies.137
4760010551matterthe material that everything in the universe is made of, including solids, liquids, and gases138
4760010552elementa substance that cannot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions. Ex. carbon is an essential ________ of life.139
4760010553compounda substance consisting of 2 or more elements in a fixed ratio. Ex. water is the most common _______ on Earth.140
4760010554bacteriaa very small living things. Ex. Although some cause illness or disease, many ______ are harmless.141
4760010555virusa very small living thing that causes infectious illnesses. Ex. HIV is the _____ that causes AIDS.142
4760010556algaea very simple plant without stems or leaves that grows in or near water.143
4760010557fungisimple type of plant that has no leaves or flowers and that grows on plants or other surfaces. Ex. mushrooms are a _____.144
4760010558oxygena gas that has no color or smell, is present in air, and is necessary for most animals and plants to live. Ex. the chemical symbol for _____ is O.145

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