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Human Body System 2
Human Body System 2
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Nervous, Integumentary, Immune, Circulatory, and Endocrine
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1
Which gland releases hormones that are necessary for growth and metabolism?
Pancreas
Pituitary gland
Thyroid
Pineal gland
2
The primary function of insulin in our bodies is to
prevent digestive bacteria from consuming glucose
increase the efficiency of fuel consumption
store fuel for later use
regulate the amount of glucose in the blood
3
Why does blood make a complete loop throughout the body?
so blood can fill all internal organs
carbon dioxide and wastes can be circulated through the body
so blood can distribute fat to all of the arteries
to carry nutrients throughout the body and remove wastes
4
The central nervous system consists of:
rib cage
peripheral nerves
skull
brain and spinal cord
5
What is the function of the white blood cells
carrying oxygen to the body's cells
providing your body with nutrients
destroying foreign organisms
forming a blood clot
6
What causes strep throat?
virus
bacteria
fungus
parasite
7
When skin gets damaged, the body releases histamines, which cause:
active immunity
passive immunity
swelling, redness and heat
constricting, paleness, and heat
8
Without the urinary system a dangerous toxin called ____ would be left in our ________
urea, blood
bile, intestine
urine, blood
blood, feces
9
What is the organ which keeps us from peeing ourselves?
urethra
diaper
sphincter
bladder
10
Chemicals that are made in one location in the body and function in another location are called
glands
feedback mechanisms
sensory nerves
hormones
11
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are:
vena cava
arteries
veins
capillaries
12
A function of the skin is to:
provide oxygen
sense the environment
produce antibodies
regulate blood flow
13
A sedentary lifestyle is associated with:
an eating disorder
regular exercise
a stronger immune system
more sitting than moving
14
A structure that keeps blood from flowing backwards in the heart is the
plasma
atrium
valve
septum
15
The outer layer surface of your body is covered with this kind of tissue.
connective
epithelial
muscle
nerve
16
The component of blood that takes oxygen to every cell in your body is:
platelets
white blood cells
plasma
red blood cells
17
How does the skin help maintain homeostasis?
the skin stabilizes temperature
the skin sends messages to the brain
the skin transports oxygen
the skin digests viruses
18
An example of a voluntary action/behavior controlled by the brain would be:
speaking
heartbeat
fluid balance
blood pressure
19
What is the function of the urinary system
to bring in oxygen
remove liquid waste
to remove solid waste
to bring in water
20
When foreign materials enter the body, one way the immune system responds is by:
lowering the body temperature
producing excess red blood cells
producing antibodies
shutting down the circulatory system
21
This structure of the skin helps to control body temperature?
nails
sweat glands
oil glands
epidermis
22
Which part of the nervous system uses the fight or flight response?
autonomic nervous system
voluntary nervous system
spinal cord
central nervous system
23
The peripheral nervous system consists of:
brain stem and endocrine glands
axial and appendicular skeleton
brain and spinal cord
sensory and motor nerves
24
This organ is part of the digestive system and responsible for regulating glucose in the blood?
thymus
adrenal glands
pineal gland
pancreas
25
The function of nerve tissue is:
fasten body parts together
protect and support the body
carry electrical signals through the body
form boundary layers in the body
26
The layer of fatty tissue below the dermis protects the body from:
cold temperature
infection
sunburn
bacteria
27
The fluid part of the blood (water, minerals,nutrients, sugars, & proteins)?
white blood cells
plasma
red blood cells
platelets
28
Which system works with the respiratory system to distribute oxygen to the body?
endocrine
digestive
circulatory
muscular
29
What makes up the integumentary system?
network of nerves
white blood cells and antibodies
the brain and spinal cord
the skin, hair and nails
30
_____ are about the size of your fists and filter your blood many times a day
lungs
kidneys
bladder
liver
31
The looping tubes inside the kidneys are called?
urethra
ureters
veins
nephrons
32
High blood pressure is unhealthy because it
causes your heart to work faster
causes your veins to collapse
does not allow enough oxygen to get to your cells
does not exert enough pressure on your arteries
33
The endocrine system uses feedback mechanisms to
maintain homeostasis
provide oxygen
process images
sense the environment
34
What is the structure that carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs?
pulmonary vein
vena cava
aorta
pulmonary artery
35
Which nutrients are the main sources of energy for the body?
fats and proteins
water and proteins
fats and carbohydrates
water and carbohydrates
