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Human body chapter 27 Miller & Levine
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1
The rapid reversal of charge through the neuron as it sends a message is called a(n)
action potential
peripheral nervous system
the resting neuron
somatic nervous system
2
Capillaries are the ONLY place diffusion occurs in the respiratory system
false
true
3
Diffusion occurs in the
alveoli
bronchioles
bronchus
trachea
4
Which of the following is the basic functional unit in a kidney?
bowman's capsule
glomerulus
loop of henle
nephron
5
The peripheral nervous system includes the
brain & spinal cord
sensory and motor divisions
6
Breathing is coordinated by the
medulla oblongata
cerebrum
cerebellum
spinal cord
7
The atria of the heart is responsible for
pumping blood
receiving blood
8
What do all types of tissue have in common?
all made of cells
found in every organ
all made of connective tissue
all made of organs
9
The skin, lungs and liver are included in the excretory system.
true
false
10
Absorption in the small intestine is helped by
pancreas
villi
liver
gallbladder
11
The type of tissue that covers the body, lines internal surfaces, and forms glands is
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
nervous tissue
12
What organ is most responsible for absorbing nutrients?
large intestine
small intestine
esophagus
stomach
13
Which system regulates and controls growth, development and metabolism?
endocrine
digestive
skeletal
muscular
14
Diarrhea occurs when too much water is absorbed in the large intestines
False
True
15
What is the name of the mixture made in the stomach?
pepsin
peristalsis
chyme
amylase
16
Chemical digestion begins in the stomach
false
true
17
Blood is mostly made up of
red blood cells
plasma
antibodies
white blood cells
18
The main type of tissue that is found in the nervous system is
muscle
epithelial
nervous
connective
19
How does the esophagus move food from the mouth to the stomach?
gravity
calories
peristalsis
feedback inhibition
20
When the right side of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body is called
coronary circulation
respiration
pulmonary circulation
systemic circulation
21
What type of neurons carry impulses from the central nervous system to muscles and glands?
sensory and motor neurons
sensory neurons
motor neurons
interneurons
22
The correct order of the pathway of air is
nose, bronchi, lungs, trachea, pharynx
nose, trachea, pharynx, lungs, bronchi
nose, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
pharynx, trachea, nose, lungs, bronchi
23
Pulmonary circulation sends blood to the
lungs
body
brain
heart
24
Which type(s) of muscle can contract without stimulation from the nervous system?
smooth and cardiac
skeletal and smooth
cardiac only
skeletal only
25
The thyroid, pancreas, ovaries and thymus belong to what system?
skeletal system
reproductive system
digestive system
endocrine system
26
Hormones are released into the blood by which system?
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
Endocrine system
Circulatory system
27
Which division of the nervous system speeds up your heart rate?
somatic
brain & spinal cord
autonomic
central
28
The MOST important function of the integumentary system is
remove waste
produce vitamin D
keratin
protection
29
Urine is excreted from the body through the
glomerulus
urethra
ureter
bladder
30
Arteries always carry oxygen-rich blood
true
false
31
The lymphatic system is responsible for
returning lymph to the circulatory system
all of the other choices
filtering blood
collecting the lymph
32
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment is known as
homeostasis
regulation
synapse
stimulation
33
The human circulatory system is an example of a
double loop, single pump
single loop, single pump
double loop, double pump
single loop, double pump
34
The two types of filaments in skeletal muscle contraction are
actin and myosin
epidermis and dermis
axial and appendicular
cardiac and smooth
35
The brain, lungs, kidneys and heart are examples of
organs
cells
organ systems
tissues
36
The liver converts toxic ammonia into urea
true
false
37
The skeletal system is made up the axial and appendicular skeletons
false
true
38
How many types of muscle tissue exist?
2
3
more than 4
1
39
White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, guard against
parasites
all of the other choices
bacteria
infection
40
The functions of the skeleton include
support
all of the choices
movement
protection
