Exam 6: Overview of Body Systems and Their Functions

The eardrum is also called

The thyroid gland secretes T3, T4, and ____________________.

Summarize the divisions of the adult skeleton.

The process of red blood cell production is called

The semicircular canals are filled with a fluid called ____________________.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the growth of the adrenal gland cortex and the secretion of ____________________.

List all hormones secreted by the adrenal glands.

The left atrium receives blood from the ____________________ veins.

White blood cells that release histamine at the site of an injury are

Special capillaries located in the lining of the small intestine, where they absorb digested fats and transport them to the lymphatic system, are called

There are two forms of digestion: mechanical and ____________________.

The olfactory organs work with certain cranial nerves to provide the sense of ____________________.

The heart lies in the

The most numerous white blood cells in the peripheral circulation are the

Glucagon is antagonistic to ____________________.

The study of the structure of the body is called ____________________.

The brain is subdivided into the cerebrum, diencephalon, brainstem, and ____________________.

White blood cells that phagocytize foreign particles are known as

Explain the structures of the eyes and ears.