Chapter 1

Match the organ systems with its components: a. female reproductive system b. male reproductive system c. urinary system d. endocrine system --- 1. kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra 2. ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, and vulva 3. scrotum, testes, epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis, and urethra 4. ovaries, hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, pineal gland, and thymus.

2 3 1 4

What word describes the condition of a stable internal environment?

Homeostasis

The region of the thoracic cavity found in between the right and left lung is the:

Mediastinum

___ is the general term that refers to the sum total of all chemical reactions occurring in cells to obtain, release, and use energy.

Metabolism

Which of the following are components of the digestive system? (select all that apply): Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, mouth Ureter, urethra, urinary bladder Larynx, trachea Gall bladder, liver Pharynx, esophagus Pancreas, small and large intestine

Teeth salivary glands tongue mouth gall bladder liver pharynx esophagus pancreas small and large intestines

The cardiovascular system consists of: a. the heart and blood vessels b. the brain and spinal cord c. the ovaries and testes d. lymphatic vessels and the spleen

a

Indicate which three statements are true regarding homeostatic mechanisms. a. They maintain the concentration of water, nutrients and oxygen within narrow limits b. They mostly work through positive feedback mechanisms c. They help maintain a relatively stable external environment d. They allow an organism to survive e. They help regulate body temperature and blood pressure

a d e

What structures are located in the axial portion of the body? a. abdominal (stomach) region b. upper limbs c. lower limbs d. neck e. thoracic (chest) region f. head

a d e f

Identify three organs or tissues of the cardiovascular system:

arteries heart blood

From top to bottom, list the follow levels of organization in order, starting with the smallest (most simple) to the largest (most complex).

atom macromolecule organelle cell tissue organ

Indicate the three components of a homeostatic mechanism.

effector control center (set point) receptor

The ___ reproductive system includes the scrotum, testes, epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis, and urethra.

male

The general term for the organs contained within the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities is:

viscera