WGU - HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS - C458 ASSESSMENT 2023-2024 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS WGU – HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS C458 ASSESSMENT 2023-2024
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· Structures of the Skeletal System: · Joint-two bones that come together at a joint, which vary in type, allows for movement · Cartilage- a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones · Ligament- connective tissue that binds one bone to another. · Tendons- connective tissues that attaches to the bone. Aides in movement of bone or structure.
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striated muscle
· (skeletal muscle)-moves all bones, controls facial expressions, and eye movements.
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smooth muscle
· (visceral muscle) lines the walls of the internal organs, such as the intestines.
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cardiac muscle
· (unique) is a combination of striated and smooth muscle.
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central nervous system
(brain and spinal cord)- messages travel through the spinal cord to the brain, and the brain in response directs all functions for the body
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peripheral nervous system
consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. They relay messages between the CNS and other areas of the body, including sensory organs.
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Respiratory sys- · consists of lungs, passageways for air flow, blood vessels, and muscles. tem key structures and organs · They work together to bring oxygen into the body and expel carbon dioxide, that is produced during metabolism. · Lungs-primary organ- which exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) during breathing.
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upper respirato- nose, pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box) ry tract
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lower respiratory · trachea, (windpipe), bronchial tree, and lungs 1 / 16