PBT Ch 6 Test
Tissues that, together, perform a specific function are called
Organs
Which gland secretes insulin?
The Pancreas
What liquid does the liver produce to help break down dietary fat?
bile
The eyes and ears are part of the
central nervous system
What is the largest section of the brain?
cerebrum
The nervous system is the __________ and _________ of the body
control, messages center
Tests ordered to confirm pregnancy measure the level of a pregnancy-related hormone called
hCG
The pleura is a two-layered membrane attached to the
lung and chest wall
What is the name of the blood test panel associated with kidney health?
renal panel
What is the largest organ in the body?
skin
Which system eliminates waste products created by the cells and maintains water balance in the body?
urinary system
Arm and leg muscles are
voluntary muscles
This type of immunity is gained when a per- son is infected and then recovers from an ill- ness, or when a person receives a vaccine.
Acquired immunity
What blood test may be performed to evaluate the function of the respiratory system?
Arterial or capillary blood gas
How is lymph fluid circulated through the body?
By a person's breathing and muscle activity
The process of preparing food physically and chemically so that it can be absorbed into the cells is called
Digestion
If a phlebotomy technician is told to perform venipuncture distal to a patient's IV, the venipuncture must take place
Farther away from the torso than the IV
_______________ are chemical sub- stances secreted by glands in the endocrine system that control body functions
Hormones
Protecting internal organs from injury, protecting the body against bacteria, preventing the loss of too much water, and regulating body temperature are all functions of the system.
Integumentary
The pituitary gland is also known as the _______________ gland.
Master