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30 Cards in this Set
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A group of organs arranged in such a way that they perform a more complex function than can any organ alone is called a
A. tissue. B. organism. C. system. D. cell. |
C. system.
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This system includes not only bones, but also related tissues such as cartilage and ligaments.
A. muscular B. integumentary C. endocrine D. skeletal |
D. skeletal
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The system that includes the skin and its appendages is the
A. integumentary system. B. endocrine system. C. nervous system. D. lymphatic system. |
A. integumentary system.
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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra can be found in what system?
A. endocrine B. digestive C. urinary system D. reproductive system |
C. urinary system
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The brain and spinal cord are organs of the
A. nervous system. B. cardiovascular system. C. integumentary system. D. endocrine system. |
A. nervous system.
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The voluntary muscles of the muscular system are called
A. smooth muscles. B. cardiac muscles. C. skeletal muscles. |
C. skeletal muscles
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This system is composed of specialized glands that secrete hormones.
A. lymphatic system B. endocrine system C. nervous system D. integumentary system |
B. endocrine system
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The primary organs of the digestive system form a tube called the
A. trachea. B. urethra. C. gastrointestinal tract. D. digestive tract. |
C. gastrointestinal tract.
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Which of these glands are located in the skull?
A. pituitary gland B. adrenal gland C. pineal gland D. both a and c |
Correct Answer: D
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The tonsils, thymus, and spleen are specialized organs of what system?
A. endocrine B. cardiovascular C. urinary D. lymphatic |
D. lymphatic
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The primary function of the cardiovascular system is
A. releasing heat. B. regulating blood flow. C. transportation. D. immunity. |
C. transportation.
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Alveoli are found in the
A. digestive system. B. respiratory system. C. lymphatic system. D. urinary system. |
B. respiratory system.
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The waste product produced by the kidneys is
A. CO2. B. urine. C. feces. D. water. |
B. urine.
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The vas deferens, prostate, and testes are part of the
A. male reproductive system. B. female reproductive system. C. endocrine system. D. respiratory system. |
A. male reproductive system.
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This term is used to describe the female external genitalia.
A. testes B. mammary gland C. fallopian tube D. vulva |
A. male reproductive system.
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Thin, sheetlike structures that cover and protect the body surface are called
A. tissues. B. cells. C. membranes. D. glands. |
C. membranes.
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The two major types of body membranes are
A. epithelial and connective tissue. B. epithelial and muscular tissue. C. connective tissue and serous. D. mucous and serous. |
A. epithelial and connective tissue.
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Inflammation of the serous membrane in the abdominal cavity is called
A. meningitis. B. pleurisy. C. diverticulitis. D. peritonitis. |
D. peritonitis.
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The serous membranes in the thoracic cavity are called
A. pleurae. B. peritoneum. C. parietal. D. visceral. |
A. pleurae.
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Epithelial membranes that line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior are
A. serous membranes. B. mucous membranes. C. synovial membranes. D. sebaceous membranes. |
B. mucous membranes.
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The skin is composed of the following layers of tissue.
A. epidermis and subcutaneous B. epidermis and dermis C. dermis and subcutaneous D. hypodermis, epidermis, and subcutaneous |
B. epidermis and dermis
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A tough, waterproof material that protects the outer layer of the skin is
A. mucus. B. keratin. C. melanin. D. pigment. |
A. mucus.
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The basic determinant of skin color is
A. keratin. B. mucus. C. melanin. D. tyrosine. |
C. melanin.
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The junction that exists between the thin epidermal layer of the skin and the dermal layer is called the
A. gap junction. B. stratum germinativum. C. epidermal-dermal junction. D. dermal-epidermal junction. |
D. dermal-epidermal junction.
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The upper region of the dermis is characterized by parallel rows of tiny bumps called
A. papillae. B. villi. C. dermal papillae. D. dermal villi. |
C. dermal papillae.
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The hair of a newborn infant is soft and fine and is called
A. lanugo. B. sebum. C. villi. D. papilla. |
A. lanugo.
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Sweat glands can be classified as
A. melocrine and eccrine. B. apocrine and melocrine. C. eccrine and apocrine. D. holocrine and melocrine. |
Correct Answer: C
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The following are functions of the skin except
A. protection. B. sense organ activity. C. temperature regulation. D. secretion. |
D. secretion.
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The secretion from hair follicles that helps lubricate the hair and skin is
A. sebum. B. papilla. C. lanugo. D. villus. |
A. sebum.
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One of the most frequently used methods of determining the extent of a burn injury is
A. the "rule of nines." B. measuring the total. C. measuring the severity of the burn. D. the "nines rule." |
A. the "rule of nines."
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