Deck 8: Body Structure and Function

Question 1

Which statement about the integumentary system is correct?

A) It is known as an organ.
B) It is considered tissue.
C) It is the largest body system.
D) It has three layers.

Answer 1

It is the largest body system.

Question 2

Which is a function of the skin?

A) It allows bacteria and other substances to enter the body.
B) It prevents excessive amounts of water from leaving the body.
C) It connects the ligaments to the bones.
D) It supports the bones.

Answer 2

It prevents excessive amounts of water from leaving the body.

Question 3

The musculoskeletal system does which of the following?

A) Protects the organs from injury.
B) Allows the body to move.
C) Prevents microorganisms from entering the body.
D) Helps regulate body temperature.

Answer 3

Allows the body to move.

Question 4

Which is a function of muscles?

A) Preventing excess water from leaving the body
B) Maintaining posture
C) Protecting organs from injury
D) Regulating body temperature

Question 5

Which is a main part of the brain?

A) Temporal lobe
B) Frontal lobe
C) Spinal cord
D) Brainstem

Question 6

Damage to the cerebral cortex can affect which of the following?

A) Balance
B) Reasoning
C) Muscle weakness
D) Coordination

Question 7

The circulatory system does which of the following?

A) Carries food and oxygen to the cells.
B) Sends messages to the brain.
C) Regulates body temperature.
D) Brings oxygen into the body.

Question 8

The circulatory system does which of the following?

A) Carries impulses from the skin to the brain.
B) Controls involuntary muscles.
C) Removes waste from the body.
D) Pumps blood.

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the three parts of the bony framework that protects the lungs?

A) Tendons
B) Ligaments
C) Vertebrae
D) Diaphragm

Question 10

Which is a part of the digestive system?

A) The mouth
B) The larynx
C) The kidneys
D) The lungs

Question 11

Which is a part of the small intestine?

A) The diaphragm
B) The large intestine
C) The colon
D) The duodenum

Question 12

Which is a part of the large intestine?

A) The colon
B) The gallbladder
C) The pancreas
D) The liver

Question 13

Which is a part of the small intestine?

A) Duodenum
B) Pancreas
C) Liver
D) Gallbladder

Question 14

The urinary system involves which of the following?

A) Gallbladder
B) Small intestine
C) Urethra
D) Ovaries

Question 15

Too little thyroid hormone results in which of the following?

A) Weight loss
B) Excess energy
C) Slowed body processes
D) Too much sugar in the blood