Self-Test - Chapter 05 (The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition)

Flashcards based on the Self-Test Chapter 05 questions. Each card poses a question (Q) with its answer (A).

What is a group of organs arranged to perform a more complex function than any single organ can perform called?
A) Organism
B) Tissue
C) Cell
D) System

System

This system includes not only bones but also related tissues such as cartilage and ligaments.

A. Muscular

B. Integumentary

C. Endocrine

D. Skeletal

Skeletal

The system that includes the skin and its appendages is the .

A. Integumentary system

B. Endocrine system.

C. Nervous system.

D. Lymphatic system.

Integumentary system

Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are found in what system?

A. Endocrine.

B. Digestive.

C. Urinary system.

D. Reproductive system.

Urinary system

The brain and spinal cord are organs of the .

A. Nervous system.

B. Cardiovascular system.

C. Integumentary system.

D. Endocrine system.

Nervous system

The voluntary muscles of the muscular system are called .

A. Smooth muscles

B. Cardiac muscles

C. Skeletal muscles

D. Smooth and skeletal muscles

Skeletal muscles

This system is composed of specialized glands that secrete hormones.

A. Lymphatic system.

Endocrine system

Nervous system

Integumentary system

Endocrine system

The primary organs of the digestive system form a tube called the .

A. Trachea

B. Urogenital tract

C. Alimentary canal

D. Pharyngeal tract

Alimentary canal

Which glands are located in the skull?

A. Pituitary gland

B. Adrenal gland

C. Pineal gland

D. Pituitary and pineal glands

Pituitary and pineal glands

The tonsils, thymus, and spleen are specialized organs of what system?

A. Endocrine.

B. Cardiovascular.

C. Urinary.

D. Lymphatic.

Lymphatic

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is .

A. Releasing heat.

B. Regulating blood flow.

C. Transportation.

D. Immunity.

Transportation

Alveoli are found in the .

A. Digestive system.

B. Respiratory system.

C. Lymphatic system.

D. Urinary system.

Respiratory system

The waste product produced by the kidneys is .

A. CO2

B. Urine.

C. Feces.

D. Water.

Urine

The vas deferens, prostate, and testes are part of the .

A. Male reproductive system.

B. Female reproductive system.

C. Endocrine system.

D. Respiratory system.

Male reproductive system

This term is used to describe the female external genitalia.

A. Testes.

B. Mammary gland

C. Fallopian tube

D. Vulva

Vulva

This organ is able to synthesize vitamin D.

A. The kidneys.

B. The pituitary gland

C. The skin

D. The spleen

Skin

Which of the following is true about ligaments?

A. They attach muscle to bone

B. they are part of the skeletal system

C. They are part of the muscular system.

D. They are part of the nervous system.

They are part of the skeletal system.

All of the following systems have 'protection' as one of their listed functions except the .

A. Integumentary system.

B. Muscular system.

C. Skeletal system.

D. All these have protection as a listed function.

Muscular system

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

A. It produces hormones.

B. The organs are sometimes called ‘ductless glands’

C. It has the same general function as a nervous system.

D. It produces antibodies for the immune system.

It produces antibodies for the immune system.

Which of the following is not a primary organ of the digestive system?

A. The mouth.

B. The pharynx

C. The liver

D. All these are primary organs of the digestive system.

The liver.