Deck 17: Body Structure and Function

Question 1

Where are blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands, and hair roots are found?

A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The integument
D)The epithelial tissue

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Groups of tissues with the same function form which of the following?

A)Organ systems
B)Organs
C)Mitosis
D)Chromosomes

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are controlled by which part of the brain?

A)Midbrain
B)Pons
C)Medulla
D)Cerebral cortex

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is the working phase of the heart?

A)Pulse
B)Heart rate
C)Systole
D)Diastole

Question 5

Which of the following is the largest systemic artery in the body?

A)The aorta
B)The carotid artery
C)The radial artery
D)The brachial artery

Question 6

What is the outer layer of the skin called?

A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The epithelial tissue
D)The cytoplasm

Question 7

How many chromosomes are in each cell?

A)15
B)23
C)46
D)92

Question 8

Which system is stimulated when a person is excited, exercising, or scared?

A)The central nervous system
B)The autonomic nervous system
C)The sympathetic nervous system
D)The parasympathetic nervous system

Question 9

Which part of the eye contains nerve fibres for vision?

A)Sclera
B)Cornea
C)Iris
D)Retina

Question 10

Mr.Yang has had a stroke.Prior to the stroke, he did crossword puzzles at a high level.He is finding it very hard to do them now, and he can't remember the words like he used to.What part of the brain would most likely be affected?

A)Cerebrum
B)Cerebellum
C)Midbrain
D)Brainstem

Question 11

What is the basic unit of body structure called?

A)Cell
B)Nucleus
C)Organ
D)Organ systems

Question 12

Where are blood cells formed?

A)Cartilage
B)Tendons
C)Bone marrow
D)Periosteum

Question 13

Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?

A)The cell membrane
B)The cytoplasm
C)Organelles
D)The nucleus

Question 14

Which one of these statements about the musculo-skeletal system is true?

A)It includes two different types of bone tissue.
B)It prevents free movement of the body.
C)It protects the body.
D)It helps regulate body temperature.

Question 15

What is the waxy substance secreted by glands in the ear called?

A)Cerumen
B)Malleus
C)Incus
D)Cochlea

Question 16

Which structure carries messages to the brain?

A)The auditory nerve
B)The semicircular canals
C)The cochlea
D)The Eustachian tube

Question 17

Inherited traits are controlled by which of the following?

A)Organelles
B)Chromosomes
C)Genes
D)Sex cells

Question 18

Which of the following are voluntary muscles?

A)Arm and leg muscles
B)Stomach muscles
C)Heart muscles
D)Intestinal muscles

Question 19

Which of the following is the muscular part of the heart?

A)The pericardium
B)The myocardium
C)The endocardium
D)The ventricles

Question 20

Which substance gives red blood cells their colour?

A)Oxygen
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Hemoglobin
D)Plasma

Question 21

Which of the following is not a part of the digestive system?

A)The mouth
B)The larynx
C)The esophagus
D)The stomach

Question 22

Maggie has low levels of thyroid hormone.She can expect to have the following changes in her body except which of the following?

A)Weight gain
B)Slowed movements
C)Slowed body processes
D)Too much sugar in the blood

Question 23

Where is chyme produced?

A)Stomach
B)Small intestine
C)Pancreas
D)Large intestine

Question 24

Each lung is covered by a two-layered sac.What is the correct term for this sac?

A)Bronchus
B)Bronchiole
C)Alveoli
D)Pleura

Question 25

Where in the body is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?

A)During inspiration and expiration
B)During inhalation and exhalation
C)Between the alveoli and capillaries
D)At the pharynx and larynx

Question 26

What is the correct term for the opening at the end of the urethra?

A)Penis
B)Bladder
C)Meatus
D)Vagina

Question 27

Which is the correct term for the process of releasing a female sex cell?

A)Ovulation
B)Menstruation
C)Fertilization
D)Lactation

Question 28

Mrs.Galloway is having both her ovaries removed due to cancer.What hormone would she most likely be prescribed after surgery?

A)Estrogen
B)Testosterone
C)Thyroid hormone
D)Antidiuretic hormone

Question 29

Mrs.Fowler is experiencing increased heart rate and high blood pressure.What hormone(s) could cause this reaction?

A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 30

Adriana has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Which defence mechanism would be activated?

A)Genetic immunity
B)Nonspecific immunity
C)Specific immunity
D)Immunization