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