A&P 1.1 & 1.2 Study Guide
What's an example of a physiological study?
Observing how the heart contracts to pump blood
The study of structure and shape of the body and it's parts and their relationships to one another is called...?
Anatomy
What level of structural organization is forming a tube or duct?
Tissue
The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems work together to ensure blood circulation to the body's cells is adequate.
True
The stomach is an example of an organ; therefore, it is made of different types of tissues.
True
Which represents the chemical level of structure in the human body?
atoms
In which system is the esophagus found?
digestive
Which system covers the external surface of the body and protects deeper tissues?
integumentary
What necessary function does muscle contraction contribute to the human body?
movement
The muscular system consists of the ________.
skeletal muscles
Cells are the building blocks of all matter.
False
Glands of the nervous system release chemicals called hormones into the blood.
False
The digestive system is often called the excretory system for its role in removing nitrogen-containing wastes from the body.
False
The major organs of the skeletal system are the ________.
bones, cartilages, associated ligaments, bone marrow
The system that controls and coordinates the body using hormones is the ________.
endocrine
Which organ system is the slow-acting control system of the body?
endocrine
What is the major function of the lymphatic system?
return leaked fluids back to the cardiovascular system
What level of structural organization is the classification of melanin?
Chemical
The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.
cardiovascular
Which of the following is the smallest unit of all living things?
cell
Which level of organization is inclusive of all others?
organ system
The main function of the respiratory system is to ________.
supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
What's an organ in the urinary system?
Kidney
What's an example of physiology (2)?
The liver produces many of the blood proteins.
What organ system is responsible for breaking down food into molecules that can be absorbed by the body?
digestive
Which two organ systems include the pancreas?
digestive and endocrine
The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces while the ________ system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in urine.
digestive and urinary
What are two organ systems that are involved in the excretion of wastes from the body?
digestive and urinary
The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the ________ system.
muscular