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The Human Body
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Homeostasis can be upset by ___-the reaction of body&mind to a challenging or disturbing event.
happiness
stress
joy
anger
2
Identify & describe the two systems that control body functions.
Both systems also help maintain homeostasis.
endocrine system helps control growth and development
nervous system=controls responses to environmental changes
All choices are correct.
3
What structure is represented by A? What are the parts of this structure?
organ system; many organs working together
tissue; cells of different types
organ; muscle tissue, connective tissue
cell; cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm
4
The brain is a structure composed of different kinds of tissue:This kind of structure is called
an organ system
a cell
a tissue
an organ
5
The endocrine system produces chemicals that
travel to selected locations through tiny tubes.
begin to function after puberty.
control daily activities& long-term changes through hormones
require a system of nerves to control many body activities.
6
Describe how your body maintains its internal temperature when you become cold.
Shivering makes heat & warm up
all are correct
the nervous system signals muscles to stop shivering
body temp. drops & nervous system signals muscles to shiver
7
Organs join to form a(n) ____________________ that performs a major function.
cell
tissue
organ system
organism
8
Explain what functions this system performs in your body.
All choices are correct
supports the body & protects internal organs
produces blood cells
allows movement & stores minerals
9
Which of the following is a function of the digestive system?
regulating body temperature
breaking down food so the body can use it
guarding against infection and injury
obtaining oxygen
10
Messages are carried back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body by
respiratory system.
nervous system.
digestive system.
the circulatory system.
11
Tissues perform MORE complex jobs than organs.
False, less
True
12
To bend a joint, one muscle EXTENDS while another muscle returns to its original length.
True
False, contracts
13
Describe an example of a stimulus and a response that involves the sense of smell.
stimulus= taste bitter pill; response= spit it out
stimulus= smell cookies baking; response= mouth waters
14
The three stages of digestion of food are breakdown, ________, and the elimination of wastes.
soaking
sinking
absolving
absorption
15
Muscles, bones, and nerves work together to
remove waste products.
control body functions
move materials in your body
make your body move.
16
Which type of human body tissue can contract, or shorten?
muscle tissue
connective tissue
epithelial tissue
nerve tissue
17
An effect of long-term stress is
body functions become balanced.
general health improves.
homeostasis is disrupted.
immunity is strengthened.
18
What is homeostasis?
the body's tendency to maintain a stable external balance
the body’s tendency to maintain a stable internal balance
19
Fat is one type of ____________________ tissue.
epithelial tissue
nerve tissue
muscle tissue
connective tissue
20
NUTRIENT=substance obtained from food &needed to carry out processes, like contracting muscles.
False, plasma
True
21
What structure directs the activities of a cell?
nucleus
cell membrane
cytoplasm
cartilidge
22
The body part where two bones come together is a
ligament
joint
bone.
muscle
23
Endocrine system= made up of organs called NEURONS that release chemical signals in bloodstream
True
False, hormones
24
Identify the systems that move your body.
The connective, nervous, & circulatory systems work together
The muscles move your bones, which causes your body to move.
The nervous system tells your muscles when to act.
The nervous, skeletal, & muscular systems work together.
25
A function of the circulatory system is to
transport oxygen
store minerals
send signals to the brain
provide shape and support for the body.
26
Your body reacts to a stimulus with a(n) ____________________.
surprise
shock
response
reaction
27
Identify the body system represented by D. List three structures that are part of this system.
organ system; bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilidge
cell; nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
tissue; nerve cells
organ; nerve tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue
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The process of homeostasis keeps the body’s INTERNAL environment stable.
True
False, external
