First of Secondary Science Guide

Intermediate

First of Secondary Science Guide
Book: Science Explorer-Human Biology and Health

1.- You must study all the vocabulary and their meanings.
Pg’s 6, 12, 20, 24, 30, 44, 55 from the book.

2.- Write the levels of organization in the human body:

3.- Draw a living cell and write down the name of its parts:


4.- Write down the function of the nucleus, the cytoplasm, and the cell Membranes.

Nucleus:
Cytoplasm:
Cell Membrane:

5.- What are the four types of tissues found in our body?

6.- What is an organ system?

7.- Write at least three organ systems:

9.- What are the five major functions of the skeletal system?

10.- What do joints allow bones to do?

11.- What are ligaments?

12.- Draw a bone split in half and write the name of its structures.

13.- What is osteoporosis?

14.- Which are the most common skeletal injuries?

15.- There are two ways to identify injuries of the skeletal system:

16.- What is one advantage that MRI has over an X-ray?

17.- What is arthritis?

18.- Write the three types of muscle tissue:

18.- Some of the muscles are voluntary and some are involuntary muscles, write one example of each.
Voluntary:
Involuntary:
19.- What are two ways to prepare the muscles for exercise?

20.- What does the skin protect you from? Write at three options.

21.- Some of the skin cells produce vitamin D in the presence of___ ___

22.- Draw a diagram of a piece of skin and its structures. Label each structure.

23.- A colored substance that helps to keep the skin from burning is:

24.- Why do you need food?

25.- How is energy in foods measured?

26.- There are six groups of nutrients necessary for human health:

27.- What are two types of carbohydrates? Give an example of each.

28.- In addition to providing energy, fats have other important functions. Write one.

29.- What are the main units that make up proteins?

30.- Why are vitamins and minerals needed by your body?

31.-Why is water important for our body?

32.- Into what groups are foods classified in the USDA food pyramid plans:

33.-To obtain enough calcium, what foods should people eat?

34.- What does the body use calcium for?

35.-Which foods are good sources of vitamin C?

36.-What is a primary function of vitamins B12, C and A?