WGU C458 Questions and Answers
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where 2 bones come together ✔✔joint
tough flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones of freely movable joins and protects bones
by preventing them from rubbing against
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WGU C458 Questions and Answers
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where 2 bones come together ✔✔joint
tough flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones of freely movable joins and protects bones
by preventing them from rubbing against each other ✔✔Cartilage
Connective tissue that binds one bone to another ✔✔Ligament
Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone ✔✔Tendons
Internal framework that the body needs to stand ✔✔Bones
skeletal muscle that moves all bones and controls facial expressions and eye movements
✔✔Striated muscle
visceral muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs, such as the intestines ✔✔Smooth
muscle
a unique muscle that is a combo of both striated and smooth muscles, only the heart has this
muscle ✔✔Cardia muscle
system that controls regulates and communicates within the body, this includes getting sensory
input, sending signals to the brain, regulating homeostasis, and communicating movement
✔✔Nervous System
the brain and spinal cord make up the ✔✔central nervous system
everything outside the brain and spinal cord make up the ✔✔peripheral nervous system
Primary organs of respiratory system
They exchange gases during breathing ✔✔Lungs
upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract ✔✔respiratory passages
nose, pharynx and larynx are apart of what respiratory tract ✔✔Upper
trachea, bronchial tree and lungs are part of what respiratory tract ✔✔lower
what is responsible for circulating blood thru the body ✔✔the heart (cardiovascular system
What system is responsible for processing food ✔✔Digestive system
Located in the mouth, moisten and lubricate food and begin to breakdown carbs ✔✔salivary
glands
metabolizes carbohydrates, proteins, fats etc. and detoxifies the body ✔✔liver
stores the bile which helps digest and absorb fat ✔✔gallbladder
Secretes enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats ✔✔pancreas
the system that balances fluids that stimulate thirst and producing, storying and eliminating urine
✔✔the urinary system or renal system
The two bean-shaped organs ✔✔kidneys
connected to each kidney, urine flows out of the kidneys and thru this ✔✔ureter
temporary holding reservoir for urine ✔✔bladder
urine travels thru this and is expelled from the body ✔✔urethra
kidneys filter out waste from the bloodstream and remove these wastes so they don't become
harmful to the body is a function of what ✔✔function of the urinary system
complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to defend and protect the body
against harmful invaders ✔✔immune or lymphatic system
produces, stores and carries white blood cells around the body is an essential function of what
system ✔✔functions of the immune system
lymph and lymph nodes, bone marrow, tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus gland help protect
the body for which system ✔✔Immune system
hair, nails and skin make up what system ✔✔Integumentary system
what protects the body from the environment, encloses and protects nerve fibers, lubricates and
protects the body temperatrue ✔✔skin --> integumentary system
information signaling system that sends messages and hormones make up what system
✔✔Endocrine system
balances the body state, senses levels of hormones in the bloodstream etc. are functions of what
system ✔✔functions of endocrine system
pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas ovaries and testes are glands for which
system ✔✔endocrine system
one celled germs that multiply quickly ✔✔bacteria
tiny capsules that contain genetic material ✔✔virus
primitive plant-like organisms such as mushrooms, mold, mildew, and yeasts ✔✔fungi
animals or plants that survive by living on or in other living things ✔✔parasites
the flu, common cold and mono are examples of what ✔✔viruses
meningitis, can affect what system ✔✔nervous system
MRSA is what type of infection ✔✔bacteria
lice is what type of infection ✔✔parasite
Hepatitis affects what system ✔✔the digestive system
STDs affect what system ✔✔reproductive system
noncommunicable disease are also known as what ✔✔Chronic illness
4 most common noncommunicable diseases are ✔✔Cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic
respiratory disease, Alzheimer's, chronic kidney failure and diabetes
Most common type of heart disease ✔✔125.10 CAD
2 preventable heart diseases ✔✔HTN and TIA
What type of cancer tumor spreads ✔✔Malignant
What type of cancer tumor doesn't spread ✔✔Benign
Asthma is what type of disease ✔✔Respiratory disease
Epilepsy is what type of disease ✔✔A nervous system disease
Diabetes affects what system ✔✔Endocrine system
cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, body composition
are what ✔✔The 5 components of physical fitness
What type of fitness reduces cardiovascular issues ✔✔Cardiovascular fitness
Walking fast, running/jogging, dancing and swimming etc. are all types of what kind of fitness
✔✔Cardiovascular fitness
Free weights, workout machines, elastic bands, etc. are examples of what type of fitness
✔✔Muscular strength
What type of fitness aids in weight loss, improves heart health, and increases lifespan
✔✔Muscular endurance
Measuring the percentage of fat, muscle and water all are parts of what ✔✔Body composition
decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, htn and heart disease, better metabolism, and increased
functional ability are all benefits of what ✔✔benefits of good body composition
stable body ✔✔homeostasis
circadian rhythm ✔✔the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle
REM sleep ✔✔Rapid eye movement sleep, a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams
commonly occur. Also known as paradoxical sleep, because the muscles are relaxed (except for
minor twitches) but other body systems are active.
non-REM sleep ✔✔any of the stages of sleep that do not include REM
what does the recommended duration of sleep per day do ✔✔it decreases with age
What system is responsible for transporting a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen to body
cells ✔✔Cardiovascular system
which body system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and expelling carbon
dioxide ✔✔respiratory system
which body system is responsible for transporting a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen to
body cells ✔✔cardiovascular system
red bumps near a previous cut that are swollen, painful, warm and full of puss are sx's of what
✔✔MRSA
high cholesterol levels are what type of risk factor of CAD ✔✔controllable
School aged kids should get how much physical activity and how often ✔✔US Physical activity
guidelines says complete 60 mins or more of vigorous physical activity daily
CDC recommends what to prevent fire and burns ✔✔maintain home smoke alarms on every
floor
what is a recommendation for maintaining good dental hygiene ✔✔get a dental exam every six
months
which sleep stage is characterized by slow breathing and hr before entering deep sleep ✔✔Stage
2
setting a schedule to go to bed at the same time every day is what ✔✔an effective strategy for
sleeping better
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