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