Health unit 1 quiz 2 Body systems

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_______________muscles move without conscious control.

involuntary

The remaining amounts of water, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed in the________________

large intestine

The ____________________ prevents food or liquids from getting into the lungs.

larynx

Skeletal muscles are controlled _____________

voluntarily

As air passes through the nose, it is _____________ and cleaned

warmed

The ________________ stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body.

Urinary Bladder

The only function of the skeletal system is to provide the body with a framework. T or F

F

There are 206 tendons that make up the skeletal system. T or F

F

____________blood cells bring oxygen to cells and take carbon dioxide away.

Red

What are the two main organs of the CNS?

The brain and spinal cord

the heart is divided into ________ chambers

4

The muscular system is composed of approximately _________________ skeletal muscles.

600

When does a human life begin?

At conception

____________transfer waste-filled blood from tissues into the pulmonary circulation.

Capillaries

What is the function of the female reproductive organs?

receivers and carriers

What is the purpose of the CNS?

receiving information, analyzing it and and formulating a response

The ___________________ channels the waste-filled blood to the excretory system.

renal artery

The _______________ glands in the mouth secrete enzymes which help prepare the food for digestion in the stomach.

salivary

What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

sends signals to muscles that are controlled voluntarily

The ___________ secretes salts, acids, and enzymes, which continue the breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

small intestine

Types of involuntary muscles:

smooth cardiac

The integumentary system protects the body and internal organs from:

sunlight bacteria injury

According to the text, what is the function of the male reproductive organs?

the initiator

What is the main purpose of the nervous system?

to gather, store, and respond to information

Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the intestines called________________

villi

The ________________ stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body.

Sweat Glands

The ____________ circulation disperses oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.

Systemic

The circulatory system is divided into two main parts, the ____________ circulation and the pulmonary circulation.

Systemic

The left side of the heart performs the ___________ circulation.

Systemic

The axial skeleton protects the body's vital organs. T or F

T

Skeletal and smooth muscles move when nerve impulses, sent from the________________ , stimulate the muscle fibers, telling them to either contract or relax.

Central Nervous System

In what form does a neuron transmit information?

Electrical impulses.

Movements occur when the appendicular skeleton works independently of the muscular system.

F

The appendicular skeleton consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.

F

Describe God's involvement in the creation of every person.

God is very much involved in our formation as we can see in the provided verses. He made us delicately and with great detail. He crafted us with care and power.

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

It links the central nervous system to the rest of the body.

The _____________ remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood.

Kidneys

The main organs of the excretory system are the_________________

Kidneys

Carbon dioxide is removed from the bloodstream by the ________________

Lungs

While in the ___________________ , food is broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme.

Stomach

_____________________are tiny air sacs through which oxygen and carbon dioxide pass in and out of the bloodstream.

alveoli

The undigested substances are passed out of the body through the_________________

anus

The ___________ is the body's main artery.

aorta

What part of the nervous system controls your organs?

autonomic nervous system

The endocrine system consists of __________________that secrete _______________ into the bloodstream.

glands, hormones

Air is passed from the trachea into the lungs through two large tubes called _______________

bronchi

Exhalation removes more _______________________ from the body than inhalation brought in.

carbon dioxide

The respiratory system works with the ____________ system to add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

circulatory

The _____ is the inner layer of skin, which contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerve cells.

dermis

Exhalation occurs when the ________________ relaxes, causing the lungs to contract.

diaphragm

The ___________ system prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream.

digestive

The _______________ system regulates the body's metabolism, growth, and functions of the sexual organs.

endocrine

The _____ is the outer layer of the skin, which makes the body water-proof, gives it color, and helps to maintain hydration levels.

epidermis

The pharynx forms the food substance into balls and then pushes it into the________________

esophagus

The _____________ is the main organ of the circulatory system.

heart

Your _____ defends the body against harm.

immune system

The main organ of the respiratory system is the __________

lungs

The nervous system is made up of the central and ____________nervous systems.

peripheral

After the food has been chewed and lubricated, it is pushed by the tongue into the___________.

pharynx

The _______________ gland controls and regulates all other glands, and it secretes growth hormones.

pituitary

The _____________ circulation brings carbon dioxide-filled blood to the lungs.

pulmonary


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