Deck 5: Interdependent Body Systems

Question 1

Ovulation is the

A) mature ova.
B) immature ova.
C) encasement of immature ova.
D) discharge of a mature ovum from its follicle.

Answer 1

D
The release of a mature ovum from the ovarian follicle is called ovulation.

Question 2

A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to another body system. ____

Answer 2

True
Each body system has a unique primary function, which in turn may act as an accessory function to another body system.

Question 3

Which of the following is an accessory organ to the digestive system?

A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Spleen
D) Trachea

Answer 3

A
The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas perform functions that aid the digestive system.

Question 4

Venous flow in the lower extremities is accomplished primarily by means of

A) subatmospheric pressure.
B) cardiac systolic contractions.
C) skeletal muscle contractions.
D) cardiac diastolic contractions.

Question 5

Which organ allows free mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood within the sinusoids?

A) Liver
B) Kidneys
C) Pancreas
D) Spleen

Question 6

Gametes are the primary reproductive organs. ____

Question 7

Which organ has two sets of capillary beds?

A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Pancreas
D) Spleen

Question 8

The hypothalamus directly communicates with the pituitary gland. ____

Question 9

Hormones cause a chemical breakdown of bone when minerals are needed throughout the body. ____

Question 10

The nervous system uses long-term coordination of responses to stimuli to help maintain homeostasis. ____

Question 11

Fertilization typically occurs in the

A) uterus.
B) ovary.
C) fallopian tube.
D) cervix.

Question 12

The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system with muscles, glands, and sensory organs. ____

Question 13

If body systems are affiliated, they can share pathologic conditions. ____

Question 14

Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one system's performance fails. ____

Question 15

Which of the following directs and monitors endocrine functions?

A) Kidneys
B) Pancreas
C) Hypothalamus
D) Parathyroid glands

Question 16

Which is the "master" endocrine gland?

A) Pineal gland
B) Brain
C) Pancreas
D) Pituitary gland

Question 17

Which body system does nothing directly to contribute to the survival of the human body?

A) Central nervous system
B) Endocrine system
C) Reproductive system
D) Digestive system

Question 18

The pleural sac is associated with the

A) heart.
B) lungs.
C) kidneys.
D) spleen.

Question 19

Which hormone can be detected in blood or urine, indicating a pregnancy?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) Growth hormone (GH)
C) Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)

Question 20

Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream. ____

Question 21

The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole. ____

Question 22

All body systems are assisted by the endocrine system either directly or indirectly. ____

Question 23

Hormones transfer information from one set of cells to another. ____

Question 24

The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in the body.

Question 25

The nervous system assists the endocrine system through the hypothalamus, which controls the pineal gland; the pineal gland in turn controls the other endocrine glands. ____

Question 26

The paired lungs enclose the branching bronchial tree and alveoli. ____

Question 27

Tendons connect bones to bones. ____

Question 28

In a relaxed state, the normal heart rate is 70 to 90 beats a minute. ____

Question 29

The thoracic and abdominal cavities are separated by a muscular partition called the visceral pleura. ____

Question 30

Metabolism is defined as the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain life. ____

Question 31

The endocrine system secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate reproduction, growth and development, metabolism, blood sugar levels, stress response, and ovulation. ____

Question 32

If the bone marrow in the musculoskeletal system cannot replace dying red blood cells, the urinary system steps in and produces new red blood cells.____

Question 33

The urinary system regulates blood volume and composition by filtering waste from the blood that passes through the kidneys, which form urine. ____

Question 34

The musculoskeletal system controls most functions throughout the body through voluntary and involuntary muscle signaling. ____

Question 35

Neurons have the unique ability to send and receive electrical signals, which allows them to communicate with each other and with other parts of the body. ____

Question 36

The reproductive system is not assisted by the endocrine system. ____

Question 37

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system responds to stress or impending danger; it is known as the "fight or flight" system. ____

Question 38

The respiratory system delivers oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells to body structures and removes toxins. ____

Question 39

Veriform is a wormlike motion that moves contents along the large bowel. ____

Question 40

Homeostasis is defined as _____________________________________________________.