ISC Chapter 24

Which of these contained in blood, is found in the least number?

A patient comes into a doctor's office for an annual physical and displays a blood pressure reading of 125/75. Will the physician likely recommend treatment as a result of the reading?

The circulatory system picks up molecules from the digestive system here:

Which of the following nutrients is required in agreater amount for women than for men?

Which nutrient helps to maintain the health of your bones?

While it may not seem obvious, the site of new blood cell creation occurs in the:

Which human nutrient is inexpensive to deliver to consumers, high in easily metabolized energy and a leading factor in obesity?

In a starvation situation, your body will use ________last in an effort to maintain energy production.

A synapse is found between

The bicuspid valve is located on the _________ side of the heart

Arteries and veins share all of these except

Chemical and physical breakdown of food begins here

Which part of the skeleton protects the heart and lungs?

This activity requires the least amount of energy

A person who is 5’ 7” and weighs 170 lbs, would be placed in the ________ category

The ability to transport materials into or out of a cell is determined by:

Microvilli in a cell membrane

Erythrocytes contain a molecule called ________ which increases the ability of blood to deliver oxygen to body systems over oxygen dissolved in the blood

Lymphocytes protect the body from harmful agents by

Chambers of the heart which move blood to all parts of the body

The right side of the heart is responsible for

Blood collection from the capillaries for return to the heart is the function of:

Water and dissolved materials that leak out of the small, thin capillaries are returned to the circulatory system by yet another system called the

The largest organ of the human body

Our ability to sense pain starts in nerve endings found in this layer of skin

Gas exchange with blood takes place in respiratory system structures called

Skin exposure to potential ultraviolet light from the Sun or tanning booths stimulates production of________ in defense

Exercise stimulates breathing because

The pH of the human stomach is about

The breakdown of complex food molecules to simpler molecules

Molecules that must be consumed to maintain body

Which department of the U.S. federal government publishes dietary guidelines?

According to the 2005 Food Guide Pyramid, you shoul dingest 1-3 cups from this food group per day

The skeleton of animals provides for

The BMI is a key measure of human