Deck 17: Body Structure and Function

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Where are blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands, and hair roots are found?

A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The integument
D)The epithelial tissue
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Groups of tissues with the same function form which of the following?

A)Organ systems
B)Organs
C)Mitosis
D)Chromosomes
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Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are controlled by which part of the brain?

A)Midbrain
B)Pons
C)Medulla
D)Cerebral cortex
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Which of the following is the working phase of the heart?

A)Pulse
B)Heart rate
C)Systole
D)Diastole
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Which of the following is the largest systemic artery in the body?

A)The aorta
B)The carotid artery
C)The radial artery
D)The brachial artery
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What is the outer layer of the skin called?

A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The epithelial tissue
D)The cytoplasm
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How many chromosomes are in each cell?

A)15
B)23
C)46
D)92
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Which system is stimulated when a person is excited, exercising, or scared?

A)The central nervous system
B)The autonomic nervous system
C)The sympathetic nervous system
D)The parasympathetic nervous system
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Which part of the eye contains nerve fibres for vision?

A)Sclera
B)Cornea
C)Iris
D)Retina
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Mr.Yang has had a stroke.Prior to the stroke, he did crossword puzzles at a high level.He is finding it very hard to do them now, and he can't remember the words like he used to.What part of the brain would most likely be affected?

A)Cerebrum
B)Cerebellum
C)Midbrain
D)Brainstem
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What is the basic unit of body structure called?

A)Cell
B)Nucleus
C)Organ
D)Organ systems
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Where are blood cells formed?

A)Cartilage
B)Tendons
C)Bone marrow
D)Periosteum
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Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?

A)The cell membrane
B)The cytoplasm
C)Organelles
D)The nucleus
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Which one of these statements about the musculo-skeletal system is true?

A)It includes two different types of bone tissue.
B)It prevents free movement of the body.
C)It protects the body.
D)It helps regulate body temperature.
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What is the waxy substance secreted by glands in the ear called?

A)Cerumen
B)Malleus
C)Incus
D)Cochlea
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Which structure carries messages to the brain?

A)The auditory nerve
B)The semicircular canals
C)The cochlea
D)The Eustachian tube
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Inherited traits are controlled by which of the following?

A)Organelles
B)Chromosomes
C)Genes
D)Sex cells
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Which of the following are voluntary muscles?

A)Arm and leg muscles
B)Stomach muscles
C)Heart muscles
D)Intestinal muscles
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Which of the following is the muscular part of the heart?

A)The pericardium
B)The myocardium
C)The endocardium
D)The ventricles
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Which substance gives red blood cells their colour?

A)Oxygen
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Hemoglobin
D)Plasma
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Which of the following is not a part of the digestive system?

A)The mouth
B)The larynx
C)The esophagus
D)The stomach
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Maggie has low levels of thyroid hormone.She can expect to have the following changes in her body except which of the following?

A)Weight gain
B)Slowed movements
C)Slowed body processes
D)Too much sugar in the blood
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Where is chyme produced?

A)Stomach
B)Small intestine
C)Pancreas
D)Large intestine
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Each lung is covered by a two-layered sac.What is the correct term for this sac?

A)Bronchus
B)Bronchiole
C)Alveoli
D)Pleura
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Where in the body is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?

A)During inspiration and expiration
B)During inhalation and exhalation
C)Between the alveoli and capillaries
D)At the pharynx and larynx
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What is the correct term for the opening at the end of the urethra?

A)Penis
B)Bladder
C)Meatus
D)Vagina
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Which is the correct term for the process of releasing a female sex cell?

A)Ovulation
B)Menstruation
C)Fertilization
D)Lactation
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Mrs.Galloway is having both her ovaries removed due to cancer.What hormone would she most likely be prescribed after surgery?

A)Estrogen
B)Testosterone
C)Thyroid hormone
D)Antidiuretic hormone
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Mrs.Fowler is experiencing increased heart rate and high blood pressure.What hormone(s) could cause this reaction?

A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Adriana has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Which defence mechanism would be activated?

A)Genetic immunity
B)Nonspecific immunity
C)Specific immunity
D)Immunization
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Deck 17: Body Structure and Function
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Where are blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands, and hair roots are found?

A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The integument
D)The epithelial tissue
A
2
Groups of tissues with the same function form which of the following?

A)Organ systems
B)Organs
C)Mitosis
D)Chromosomes
B
3
Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are controlled by which part of the brain?

A)Midbrain
B)Pons
C)Medulla
D)Cerebral cortex
C
4
Which of the following is the working phase of the heart?

A)Pulse
B)Heart rate
C)Systole
D)Diastole
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Which of the following is the largest systemic artery in the body?

A)The aorta
B)The carotid artery
C)The radial artery
D)The brachial artery
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What is the outer layer of the skin called?

A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The epithelial tissue
D)The cytoplasm
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7
How many chromosomes are in each cell?

A)15
B)23
C)46
D)92
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8
Which system is stimulated when a person is excited, exercising, or scared?

A)The central nervous system
B)The autonomic nervous system
C)The sympathetic nervous system
D)The parasympathetic nervous system
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9
Which part of the eye contains nerve fibres for vision?

A)Sclera
B)Cornea
C)Iris
D)Retina
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10
Mr.Yang has had a stroke.Prior to the stroke, he did crossword puzzles at a high level.He is finding it very hard to do them now, and he can't remember the words like he used to.What part of the brain would most likely be affected?

A)Cerebrum
B)Cerebellum
C)Midbrain
D)Brainstem
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11
What is the basic unit of body structure called?

A)Cell
B)Nucleus
C)Organ
D)Organ systems
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12
Where are blood cells formed?

A)Cartilage
B)Tendons
C)Bone marrow
D)Periosteum
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13
Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?

A)The cell membrane
B)The cytoplasm
C)Organelles
D)The nucleus
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14
Which one of these statements about the musculo-skeletal system is true?

A)It includes two different types of bone tissue.
B)It prevents free movement of the body.
C)It protects the body.
D)It helps regulate body temperature.
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15
What is the waxy substance secreted by glands in the ear called?

A)Cerumen
B)Malleus
C)Incus
D)Cochlea
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16
Which structure carries messages to the brain?

A)The auditory nerve
B)The semicircular canals
C)The cochlea
D)The Eustachian tube
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17
Inherited traits are controlled by which of the following?

A)Organelles
B)Chromosomes
C)Genes
D)Sex cells
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18
Which of the following are voluntary muscles?

A)Arm and leg muscles
B)Stomach muscles
C)Heart muscles
D)Intestinal muscles
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19
Which of the following is the muscular part of the heart?

A)The pericardium
B)The myocardium
C)The endocardium
D)The ventricles
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20
Which substance gives red blood cells their colour?

A)Oxygen
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Hemoglobin
D)Plasma
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21
Which of the following is not a part of the digestive system?

A)The mouth
B)The larynx
C)The esophagus
D)The stomach
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22
Maggie has low levels of thyroid hormone.She can expect to have the following changes in her body except which of the following?

A)Weight gain
B)Slowed movements
C)Slowed body processes
D)Too much sugar in the blood
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23
Where is chyme produced?

A)Stomach
B)Small intestine
C)Pancreas
D)Large intestine
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24
Each lung is covered by a two-layered sac.What is the correct term for this sac?

A)Bronchus
B)Bronchiole
C)Alveoli
D)Pleura
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25
Where in the body is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?

A)During inspiration and expiration
B)During inhalation and exhalation
C)Between the alveoli and capillaries
D)At the pharynx and larynx
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What is the correct term for the opening at the end of the urethra?

A)Penis
B)Bladder
C)Meatus
D)Vagina
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27
Which is the correct term for the process of releasing a female sex cell?

A)Ovulation
B)Menstruation
C)Fertilization
D)Lactation
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28
Mrs.Galloway is having both her ovaries removed due to cancer.What hormone would she most likely be prescribed after surgery?

A)Estrogen
B)Testosterone
C)Thyroid hormone
D)Antidiuretic hormone
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29
Mrs.Fowler is experiencing increased heart rate and high blood pressure.What hormone(s) could cause this reaction?

A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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30
Adriana has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Which defence mechanism would be activated?

A)Genetic immunity
B)Nonspecific immunity
C)Specific immunity
D)Immunization
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