Deck 7: Structure and Function of the Human Body
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Deck 7: Structure and Function of the Human Body
1
In which part of the male reproductive system is sperm manufactured?
A) Penis
B) Scrotum
C) Testes
D) Prostate gland
A) Penis
B) Scrotum
C) Testes
D) Prostate gland
Testes
2
The many individual bones in the human body are classified by:
A) function.
B) density.
C) shape.
D) size.
A) function.
B) density.
C) shape.
D) size.
shape.
3
Which statement is true about the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
A) Its function is to allow movement of the body.
B) It works only in times of physical stress.
C) It is part of the central nervous system.
D) It functions outside the control of the individual.
A) Its function is to allow movement of the body.
B) It works only in times of physical stress.
C) It is part of the central nervous system.
D) It functions outside the control of the individual.
It functions outside the control of the individual.
4
What is the major function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
A) Cool the body
B) Fight infection
C) Enable blood to clot
D) Transport oxygen
A) Cool the body
B) Fight infection
C) Enable blood to clot
D) Transport oxygen
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A major function of the lymphatic system is to:
A) serve as master controller of body functions.
B) produce hormones.
C) circulate nutrients throughout the body.
D) fight infection.
A) serve as master controller of body functions.
B) produce hormones.
C) circulate nutrients throughout the body.
D) fight infection.
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6
In addition to producing movement, an important function of the muscular system is to:
A) connect bones to one another.
B) protect the internal organs.
C) produce heat.
D) prevent dehydration.
A) connect bones to one another.
B) protect the internal organs.
C) produce heat.
D) prevent dehydration.
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7
The femur is a major bone in the:
A) hand.
B) arm.
C) foot.
D) leg.
A) hand.
B) arm.
C) foot.
D) leg.
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8
Which sequence lists the major organs of the urinary system in order as it removes wastes from the body?
A) Urinary bladder, kidneys, urethra, ureters
B) Urethra, urinary bladder, kidneys, ureters
C) Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
D) Kidneys, urethra, urinary bladder, ureters
A) Urinary bladder, kidneys, urethra, ureters
B) Urethra, urinary bladder, kidneys, ureters
C) Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
D) Kidneys, urethra, urinary bladder, ureters
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9
The brain and the spinal cord are the components of the ____ nervous system.
A) central
B) peripheral
C) voluntary
D) involuntary
A) central
B) peripheral
C) voluntary
D) involuntary
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10
The ____ is the part of the eye on which images are projected.
A) sclera
B) retina
C) lens
D) choroid
A) sclera
B) retina
C) lens
D) choroid
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11
Which of the following is true about genetics?
A) Determines one's inherited characteristics
B) Does not apply to all body systems
C) Impacts physical but not mental traits
D) Is not related to heredity
A) Determines one's inherited characteristics
B) Does not apply to all body systems
C) Impacts physical but not mental traits
D) Is not related to heredity
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12
Which of the following is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
A) Skull
B) Arms
C) Pelvis
D) Feet
A) Skull
B) Arms
C) Pelvis
D) Feet
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13
When a muscle contracts, it is:
A) responding to stimuli.
B) tightening.
C) stretching.
D) relaxing.
A) responding to stimuli.
B) tightening.
C) stretching.
D) relaxing.
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14
Blood is carried away from the heart to carry oxygen to the rest of the body by the:
A) arteries.
B) capillaries.
C) veins.
D) ventricles.
A) arteries.
B) capillaries.
C) veins.
D) ventricles.
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15
Which part of the brain controls the highest-level functions?
A) Brainstem
B) Cerebellum
C) Cerebrum
D) Meninges
A) Brainstem
B) Cerebellum
C) Cerebrum
D) Meninges
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16
In which body system are red blood cells (RBCs) manufactured?
A) Circulatory
B) Endocrine
C) Reproductive
D) Skeletal
A) Circulatory
B) Endocrine
C) Reproductive
D) Skeletal
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17
Which organ produces bile to break down fats so they can be absorbed and used by the body?
A) Appendix
B) Gallbladder
C) Liver
D) Pancreas
A) Appendix
B) Gallbladder
C) Liver
D) Pancreas
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18
Harmful physical and mental stress can occur when the ____ nervous system is continually activated.
A) parasympathetic
B) autonomic
C) sympathetic
D) peripheral
A) parasympathetic
B) autonomic
C) sympathetic
D) peripheral
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19
Heart attacks are the result of:
A) valves that do not function correctly.
B) weakened heart muscle.
C) blocked coronary arteries.
D) too much exercise.
A) valves that do not function correctly.
B) weakened heart muscle.
C) blocked coronary arteries.
D) too much exercise.
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20
What are the main functions of the kidneys?
A) Clean the blood and regulate amount of water in the body
B) Store urine until it leaves the body
C) Signal the brain regarding the need to urinate
D) Provide passageways for urine to leave the body
A) Clean the blood and regulate amount of water in the body
B) Store urine until it leaves the body
C) Signal the brain regarding the need to urinate
D) Provide passageways for urine to leave the body
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A treatment is the medications and procedures used to control or cure the disease.
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Foreign substances that trigger the immune response are known as antigens.
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A sudoriferous gland secretes sebum.
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The endocrine system consists of glands that manufacture ____________________, chemical substances that direct changes throughout the body.
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The tertiary level of prevention refers to rehabilitation.
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Ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that connect one bone to another.
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The average range for an adult heart rate is between ___ and ____ beats per minute.
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An important function of the ______ is to maintain the body's equilibrium.
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A spiral fracture is also known as a greenstick fracture.
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Abnormal conditions are called etiology.
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A prognosis is the name of the disease or syndrome.
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The digestion of food begins in the stomach.
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When sound waves hit the ____________________, they cause a vibration that travels through the middle and inner ear chambers.
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The cerebrum is composed of two large hemispheres that control the higher brain functions.
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