Asynchronous Learning Day #1

Front

What hormone is secreted by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels?

Back

Insulin

Front

What activity is most likely to increase insulin levels in the blood?

Back

Eating

Front

What is the flow of thermal energy when hot tea is poured into ice?

Back

From the tea to the ice

Front

What happens to the heart during a fight or flight response?

Back

The heart muscle contracts faster, increasing blood flow through blood vessels.

Front

What is required by cells for the efficient release of energy from food?

Back

A supply of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide.

Front

What significant event marks the end of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Eras?

Back

Mass extinction.

Front

What is the process called when food is broken down to release energy?

Back

Digestion.

Front

What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

Back

Oxygen is required to efficiently release energy from food.

Front

What is the term for the body's response to perceived danger?

Back

Fight or flight response.

Front

What happens to blood vessels during the fight or flight response?

Back

Blood vessels constrict to redirect blood flow to essential organs.