QUIZ 2: BODY SYSTEMS

The _________________ system protects the internal organs from harmful bacteria, sunlight, and injury.

intengumtary

Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the _____________ called villi.

intestines

______________ muscles move without conscious control.

involuntary

The_________remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood.

kidneys

When does a human life begin?

when the egg cell is fertilized by the sperm cell in the fallopian tubes.

Movement occurs when the skeletal system works with the__________system

muscular

What two systems comprise the nervous system?

a. The Central Nervous System b. The Peripheral Nervous System

What are the two main organs of the CNS? a. b.

a. The brain b. The spinal cord

The__________ skeleton protects the body's vital organs.

axial

The_________skeleton consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.

axial

Air passes from the trachea into the lungs through two large tubes called___________.

bronchi

basic structural unit of the body

cell

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

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

circulatory

inner layer of skin which contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerve cells

dermis

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

outer layer of the skin which, along with other functions, makes the body waterproof

epidermis

The pharynx forms the food substance into balls and then pushes it/them into the___________.

esophagus

The human heart is divided into ____________ chambers

four

defends your body from any organisms that threaten the destruction of cells

immune system

system of vessels that are responsible for the removal of bacteria from the bloodstream

lymphatic system

white blood cells that produce antibodies

lymphocytes

tissues that work together to form muscles

muscular tissues

the "head and crown" of creation

human body

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

He forms our bodies and ordains our days.

In what form does a neuron transmit information?

It uses an electrical impulse

Why was the Garden of Eden a picture of perfect health?

Spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially, and environmentally, Adam and Eve and the rest of creation were free of disease and pain.

What is the difference between the CNS and the peripheral nervous system?

The CNS receives the information, analyzes the information, and then sends out that information using the peripheral nervous system. Their main difference is that one studies the information and uses that information, to then have the other one deliver it.

What is the difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system?

The autonomic nervous system controls the involuntary muscles, but the somatic nervous system controls the voluntary muscles.

According to the text, what is the functional difference between the male reproductive organs and the female reproductive organs?

The male reproductive organs are the initiators, but the female reproductive organs are the receivers and carriers

Why is the study of health important to the Christian?

This can help us live out the creation mandate and learn our bodies, so that we can see how God created us with great complexity.

What is the main purpose of the nervous system?

To gather, store and respond to information.

tissues that work together to perform a specific bodily function

organs

The____________ gland controls and regulates all other glands and secretes growth hormones.

pituitary

The_____________circulation of the circulatory system brings carbon dioxide-filled blood to the lungs.

pulmonary

The muscular system is composed of approximately 600 ___________ muscles.

skeletal

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

stomach

The________________circulation disperses oxygen rich blood throughout the body.

systemic

The___________remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood.

urinary bladder