Which alternative is the best description of the function of the endocrine system?

All coordination in the human body.

Which of the following is not a defence mechanism of the human body against disease?

Evaporation of moisture from the skin

Why do our bodies need to protect themselves from disease?

Diseases can interfere with normal functioning of our bodies

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Year 9 Human Body 1

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Which of the following nutrients supplies the least amount of energy per gram?
Protein
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
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Carbohydrate-containing foods are now ranked with a GI number. GI stands for
Gross Index
Gluten Index
Glycemic Index
Glucose Index
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Which of the following nutrients is not digested?
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Fibre
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Which alternative is the best description of the function of the endocrine system?
Control of metabolism, reproduction and growth & development
Controlling the contents of the blood
Production of hormones to regulate the menstrual cycle
All coordination in the human body.
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Which of the following is not a defence mechanism of the human body against disease?
The production of white blood cells
Evaporation of moisture from the skin
blood clotting to seal the wound
The production of antibodies by white blood cells
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Which two systems interact to coordinate the functions of the human body?
digestive & excretory system
hormonal & nervous system
circulatory & respiratory system
reproductive and circulatory system
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Which of the following is involved in the coordination of the human body?
The various glands
The heart
The lungs
The kidneys
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Why do our bodies need to protect themselves from disease?
Non-infectious diseases can be passed from one to another
Diseases can interfere with normal functioning of our bodies
Infections diseases are prevented from entering body by skin
Disease could cause unfavourable mutations in the cells
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What term is used to describe what happens when cells in organisms cease to function normally?
Diseases
Infection
Illness
Mutation
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The study of disease is called
pathology
forensic science
psychology
physiology
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