Human Body Systems Flashcards

1

Which chamber of the heart is 2?

Left Atrium
Right Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle

2

The urinary system pathway begins with the ______________ ?

Bladder
Kidneys
Ureters
Urethra

3

What is the function of the diaphragm?

Fat storage
Rapid, long-distance communication
First barrier of defense
Aids in respiration

4

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

White blood cells
Gastrula
Plasma
Platelets

5

Which of the following is NOT part of the cardiovascular system?

Cartilage
Vessels
Blood
Heart

6

The brain and spine make up the _________________ ?

Neuroglia
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Endocrine system

7

What is the function of the endocrine system?

Slow, long-distance communication
Structure and support
Absorption of nutrients
Removal of liquid waste from the body

8

What is the function of a ligament?

Removes waste from the blood
Natural killer cells
Connects two bones
Carries blood to the heart

9

Identify item K

Pancreas
Large intestine
Gallbladder
Small intestine

10

Which of the following is NOT part of the developmental pathway of an embryo?

Gastrula
Patella
Blastula
Zygote

11

What is the function of B and T lymphocytes?

Blood cell production
Prevents grinding of joints
Heat regulation
Adaptive immunity

12

What is a vaccine?

A natural killer cell
A hormone that regulates metabolism
A bundle of neuron axons
A dead or weakened pathogen

13

Identify item B

Stomach
Liver
Appendix
Pharynx

14

Identify Item H

Descending colon
Ascending colon
Ileum
Esophagus

15

What is the function of an artery?

Carrying blood away from the heart
Forming blood cells
Storing minerals
Connecting bones and muscles

Human Body Systems

Questions 15

Human Body Systems

Questions 15