Lab #1 organ system

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the ________ system that helps in maintaining homeostasis. A) endocrine B) urinary C) nervous D) cardiovascular

endocrine

The thyroid gland belongs to this organ system. A) endocrine B) lymphatic/immunity C) respiratory D) nervous

endocrine

The ________ and ________ are part of the respiratory system. A) alveoli, trachea B) testes, ovaries C) bronchi, thymus D) lungs, esophagus

alveoli and trachea

The respiratory system ________ A) rids the body of urea, uric acid, and ammonia B) delivers oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and hormones to cells of the body C) continuously supplies oxygen to the blood while removing carbon dioxide D) cleanses the blood of pathogens and debris

continuously supplies oxygen to the blood while removing carbon dioxide

The pancreas belongs to the endocrine system, and is an accessory organ of this organ system. A) nervous B) digestive C) lymphatic D) reproductive

digestive

The stomach belongs to this organ system A) reproductive B) cardiovascular C) digestive D) respiratory

digestive

This organ is a large muscular tube that ends at the anus A) trachea B) small intestine C) large intestine D) esophagus

large intestine

The spleen, thymus, and tonsils are all part of the ________ system. A) endocrine B) lymphatic/immune C) cardiovascular D) respiratory

lymphatic/immune

The major function of this body system is to keep us healthy by protecting us from foreign substances and pathogens. A) cardiovascular B) lymphatic/immunity C) respiratory D) urinary

lymphatic/immunity

This body system is an essential companion to the cardiovascular system because it picks up leaked fluid from the blood vessels and returns it to the blood. A) urinary B) endocrine C) digestive D) lymphatic/immunity

lymphatic/immunity

The major organs of this system allow you to draw, play tennis, dance, and frown. A) nervous B) skeletal C) muscular D) cardiovascular

muscular

This body system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and maintains homeostasis by generating electrical signals. A) cardiovascular B) nervous C) endocrine D) urinary

nervous

These organs belong to two organ systems. A) nerves and spinal cord B) larynx and trachea C) ovaries and testes D) bladder and ureters

ovaries and testes

The integumentary system ________. A) contributes to the acid-base balance of the blood B) protects the deep organs from injury and drying out C) breaks down ingested food D) is a site for blood-cell formation

protects the deep organs from injury and drying out

Bones and joints belong to this organ system. A) nervous B) urinary C) skeletal D) muscular

skeletal

The major organs of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the heart and lungs, reside in the ________ cavity. A) cranial B) abdominopelvic C) thoracic D) spinal

thoracic

The cardiovascular system ________. A) cleanses the blood of pathogens and other debris B) promotes growth and development C) transports blood throughout the body D) eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body

transports blood throughout the body

Name the body system that eliminates nitrogen-containing wastes from the body. A) circulatory B) urinary C) digestive D) respiratory

urinary

Which of the following is an organ system? A) lungs B) urinary C) brain D) heart

urinary

Which two body systems contribute to acid-base balance of blood? A) urinary and respiratory B) respiratory and endocrine C) cardiovascular and endocrine D) nervous and urinary

urinary and respiratory