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| Explain the function and importance of the pituitary gland. |
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| List the sequence of structures through which food passes in the digestive system. |
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| Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, large intestine |
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| Define and explain ovulation. |
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| What is the purpose of white blood cells in the body? |
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| Explain the role of lymph nodes. |
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| To remove harmful organisms from the blood and combat pathogens |
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| Explain the differences and/or similarities of the following in regards to control. (skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, reflexes) |
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| Smooth:involuntary; cardiac:stimulated by nerves; skeletal:voluntary |
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| Define and explain dementia. |
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| General decline in all areas of mental function |
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| What are living wills are designed to address? |
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| List and briefly describe Kubler-Ross's stages of grief, in the order of their occurrence. |
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| Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance |
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| When does the American Cancer Society recommend that most women begin having annual mammograms? |
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| Why should men perform regular testicular self-exams? |
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| To test for testicular cancer which is the most common cancer in males 15-34 |
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| The premature birth of a baby is defined as birth before full development or before ________ weeks since conception. |
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| List the developmental tasks of adolescence. (p. 177) |
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| Develop healthful friendships with people of both sexes; become comfortable with your gender role; become comfortable with your body; become emotionally independent from adults; learn marriage and parenting skills; prepare for a career; establish values; achieve social responsibility |
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