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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA group of tissues that work together is a(n) ______________________.cellorganorgan systemorganism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceOrgans that work together are part of a(n) ________________________.cellstissueorgan systemorganism
- 3. Multiple Choice
Homeostasis in the human body is most often maintained by a:
neutral feedback loop
solar feedback loop
positive feedback loop
negative feedback loop
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFood is broken down to supply energy for your body in the ____________digestive systemendocrine systemexcretory systemreproductive system
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main function of the nervous system?Responsible for control of the body and communication among body partsResponsible for production of offspringHelps to rid the body of toxins, water, and other unwanted materials and transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the bodyProvides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhere is insulin produced?Adrenal glandsThyroid glandPancreas
- 7. Multiple ChoiceNegative Feedback Loops:amplify processesprevent small changes from getting largerare initiated during childbirthare found only in plants
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhen glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels.Positive Feedback ResponseNegative Feedback Loop
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe process of childbirth is an example of:negative feedback looppositive feedback loop
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhite blood cells attack pathogens.nervous, circulatorymuscular, circulatoryskeletal, circulatoryimmune, circulatory
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOxygen moves from the lungs to the blood and carbon dioxide moves from the blood to the lungs.muscular, circulatoryrespiratory, muscularrespiratory, circulatorynervous, circulatory
- 12. Multiple Choice
Breathing rate increases during exercise to help meet the increased oxygen demand by muscles.
respiratory, circulatory
muscular, skeletal
respiratory, skeletal
respiratory, muscular
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which system(s) removes carbon dioxide waste from the body.
muscular, circulatory
nervous, circulatory
respiratory, muscular
respiratory, circulatory
- 14. Multiple ChoiceBlood carries digested nutrients to body cells.endocrine, digestiverespiratory, reproductivecirculatory, digestivemuscular, digestive
- 15. Multiple ChoicePathogens are dangerous bacteria. What body systems are most important when dealing with pathogens that might be in your blood?immune, circulatorynervous, skeletalmuscular, endocrinereproductive
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen.respiratorydigestivemuscularskeletal
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe circulatory system works with the __________ system to obtain energy from nutrients that we eat.respiratorydigestiveskeletalnervous
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main function of the excretory system?to collect and remove wastes from the bodyto strengthen skeletal musclesto protect the nervous systemto bring oxygen to body cells
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the order of organs in the urinary/excretory system?
Ureters, bladder, urethra, kidneys
Bladder, kidneys, ureters, urethra
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
Kidneys, urethra, bladder, urethra
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA main function of the integumentary system is ____________________.To protect the body from infectionTo receive pressure, pain, heat, and cold stimuliTo maintain an internal body temperatureall of these
- 21. Multiple Choice
Like all other body systems, the immune system helps the body maintain homeostasis. Which statement best describes how the immune system does this?
it protects from infection and disease
it breaks down food to provide cells with nutrients
it gathers information through the senses and controls all other body systems
it transports oxygen and carbon dioxide
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?Red Blood CellsWhite Blood CellsPlateletsPlasma
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich two body systems work together to break down food into energy and rid the body of the waste produced during this process?Skeletal and endocrineDigestive and excretoryNervous and immuneMuscular and skeletal
- 24. Multiple ChoiceFunctions of this system include production of red blood cells, storage of minerals, support of the body, and protection of organs.MuscularExcretorySkeletalNervous
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow does the Circulatory System help the Muscular System?Protects musclesSends messages to the muscles to contractBrings oxygen into the bodyDelivers nutrients and oxygen to muscle tissue
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe endocrine system interacts with the _____ system because most hormones travel throughout our bodies in our blood.digestivecirculatoryexcretorynervous
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe immune system interacts with the _____ system because most of the immune cells travel in the blood.muscularcirculatorydigestiverespiratory
- 28. Multiple ChoiceInternal water balance is really important. When we have enough water in our bodies our urine is clear. When we need more water, our urine is darker yellow. This is regulated by the kidneys which are apart of the ___ system.excretorydigestivenervousmuscular
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe nervous system interacts with the ____ system when it send a message to the adrenal glands to release the hormone "adrenaline" into our blood.endocrineskeletalmusculardigestive
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIf the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:keep body temperature the same as the external temperaturedecrease body temperatureincrease body temperatureregulate blood pressure
- 31. Multiple Choicea body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves.endocrine systemnervous systemnerveneuron
- 32. Multiple Choicea body system that controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones from glands.skeletal systemnervous systemendocrine sytemintegumentary system
- 33. Multiple ChoiceYour skin and hair are parts of your ___________endocrine systemexcretory systemimmune systemintegumentary system
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe muscular organ that pumps blood through out your body is your _________diaphragmheartlarynxpharynx
- 35. Multiple Choice
Gas exchange between the lungs and the external environment occurs in which system?
Respiratory
Circulatory
Lymphatic
Integumentary
- 36. Multiple Choice
Elimination of waste and regulation of blood chemistry is performed by which system?
Circulatory
Urinary/Excretory
Digestive
Endocrine
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which system produces heat and moves the body?
Skeletal
Nervous
Integumentary
Muscular
- 38. Multiple ChoiceOne role of the pancreas is to create enzymes to help breakdown food. This function makes it part of which system?EndocrineDigestiveImmuneUrinary
- 39. Multiple ChoiceA second function of the pancreas is to make certain hormones, because of this it is also part of what other system?EndocrineDigestiveCirculatoryImmune
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe humerus is part of this system?MuscularReproductiveSkeletalNervous
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system consists of the lungsRespiratoryCirculatoryMuscularSkeletal
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system consists of the kidneys?CirculatoryExcretoryDigestiveMuscular
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat body system consists of the heart?ExcretoryDigestiveCirculatoryRespiratory
- 44. Multiple ChoiceJoints, cartilage, and tendons belong to what system?Skeletal SystemMuscular SystemExcretory SystemLymphatic System
- 45. Multiple ChoiceGlands, Pituitary and thyroid belong to what system?Endocrine SystemExcretory SystemReproductive SystemSkeletal System
- 46. Multiple ChoiceThe mouth, esophagus and large intestine belong to what system?Nervous SystemDigestive SystemIntegumentary SystemLymphatic System
- 47. Multiple ChoiceA collection of the same kinds of cells working together to do the same job.cellstissuesorganssystems
- 48. Multiple Choice
Put the following terms in order from smallest to largest:
Tissue Cell Organ Organism Organ System
Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organism, Organ System
Cell, Tissue, Organism, Organ system, Organ
Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
Organism, Organ, Tissue, Cell, Organ System
- 49. Multiple Choice
The esophagus and intestines are made up of smooth muscles that move food through these organs using muscular contractions. Which two systems are working together here?
Muscular and Digestive
Reproductive and Endocrine
Muscular and Excretory
Digestive and Immune
- 50. Multiple Choice
A man was walking through the desert and he became lost. The temperature outside rose to 110 degrees Fahrenheit and the man’s body temperature increased with it. His skin began to excrete sweat in an effort to cool his body back down. Which two body systems are working to help him maintain homeostasis?
Endocrine and Excretory
Excretory and Integumentary
Integumentary and Skeletal
Skeletal and Respiratory
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat three systems work together to move the body?Skeletal, Muscular, NervousSkeletal, Respiratory, DigestiveNervous, Circulatory, SkeletalCirculatory, Respiratory, Digestive
- 52. Multiple Choice
The diaphragm is a muscle that interacts with the _____ system because it expands and relaxes your chest which pull air in and out of your lungs.
WHICH BODY SYSTEMS?
nervous and respiratory
respiratory and muscular
digestive and excretory
endocrine and exocrine
- 53. Multiple ChoiceIn order for humans to reproduce an egg must be fertilized by a sperm. For women ovulation is the time when an egg is released due to hormone stimulation. WHICH BODY SYSTEMS?excretory and endocrineendocrine and reproductivedigestive and nervouscirculatory and respiratory
- 54. Multiple Choice
During cold weather our skin usually responds to the cold by developing goose bumps, which are muscle contraction.
WHICH BODY SYSTEMS?
muscular and integumentary
circulatory and excretory
digestive and nervous
respiratory and endocrine
- 55. Multiple Choice
During the final stages of human gestation, receptors for the hormone oxytocin increase on the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. The release of oxytocin during labor stimulates the smooth muscle tissue in the wall of the uterus. The vigorous contraction of the uterine smooth muscle helps push the baby through the birth canal so that delivery can occur. This process involves the interaction of which organ systems?
Endocrine and muscular only
Endocrine and reproductive only
Endocrine, muscular, and reproductive
Endocrine, reproductive, and excretory
- 56. Multiple Choice
Puberty begins when the hypothalamus signals the pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). During this process, which are the primary body systems that are interacting?
The immune, reproductive and nervous systems
The circulatory, integumentary, and excretory systems
The reproductive, endocrine, and nervous systems
The excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems
- 57. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly describes an interaction that occurs between two body systems of a rabbit that helps the rabbit outrun a pursuing coyote?
The skeletal system releases additional calcium, and the circulatory system retains more sodium in the blood to provide muscles with ions for contraction.
The digestive system increases the rate of digestion, and the excretory system ceases to provide tissues with more nutrients.
The respiratory system increases the breathing rate, and the circulatory system increases blood pressure to provide tissues with more oxygen.
The endocrine system releases hormones that prepare the immune system to deal with possible injuries.
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement identifies the body systems that are directly involved in the interaction described and explains how they accomplish the interaction?The nervous system produces hormones that stimulate the ovum, and the circulatory system moves the ovum into the uterine tube.The circulatory system supplies the uterine wall with oxygenated blood, and the immune system prevents damage to the ovumThe reproductive system produces the ovum, and the muscular system causes the migration of the ovum by peristaltic contractions.The excretory system expels the ovum from the ovary, and the nervous system causes the contractions of the smooth tissues of the uterine wall.
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of symmetry does this animal exhibit?AsymmetryBilateral symmetryRadial symmetry
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of symmetry does this animal exhibit?AsymmetryBilateral symmetryRadial symmetry
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of symmetry does this animal exhibit?AsymmetryBilateral symmetryRadial symmetry
- 62. Multiple ChoiceTo which phylum do vertebrates belong?ChordataCnidariaEchinodermataArthropoda
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is/are true of animals?They are multicellular.They are eukaryotic.They are heterotrophs.All choices are correct.
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of symmetry is displayed in the picture?asymmetrybilateral symmetryradial symmetryphotosynthesis
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhich two phyla contain radially symmetrical organisms?Porifera and CnidariaCnidaria and EchinodermataEchinodermata and MolluscaPorifera and Mollusca
- 66. Multiple ChoiceOrganisms, like sponges, lacking body tissues and body symmetry belong to which of the following phyla?CnidariaMolluscaNematodaPorifera
- 67. Multiple Choice
Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Amphibians and Fish all belong to which phylum?
Annelida
Chordata
Nematoda
Arthropoda
- 68. Multiple ChoiceConcentration of nerves and other sensory organs on the anterior (front) end of the body is called____acoelmatecestodacephalizationtegument
- 69. Multiple ChoiceMany small aquatic organisms move O2 & CO2 through their skin by the process ofdiffusioncephalizationextracellular digestionmuscular contractions
- 70. Multiple ChoiceWhen a jellyfish attacks its prey, it using stinging cells called ________________.ColloblastsStingersCnidocytesBlastoscytes
- 71. Multiple ChoiceHomeostasisallows for a wildly fluctuating internal environmentis impossible in vertebratesis the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulationis the maintenance of a relatively stable external environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation
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