Exam 2: The Systems of the Body

Some women usually choose to undergo _____ therapy to deal with the noxious symptoms that occur during menopause.

Bile is stored in the _____, and is secreted into the duodenum when necessary.

There appears to be a genetic contribution to coronary heart diseases and some forms of cancer.

Compared to women, men are at a greater risk of contracting autoimmune diseases.

An adult's body approximately contains _____ liters of blood.

The _____ is responsible for the coordination of visual and auditory reflexes.

The _____ glands are located on top of each of the kidneys.

The _____ nervous system helps to restore the body to a normal state after an emergency has passed.

Which of the following bodily systems functions as the drainage system of the body?

_____ is a secondary infection that may occur as a complication of other disorders, such as a severe cold or flu.