Exam 5: Organ Systems

Which of the following is not considered an appendage of the skin?

Explain how stem cells can be used to address the issue of insufficient organ donors. What are other possible uses for stem cells?

Which of the following substances is not carried by the cardiovascular system?

One important function of intact skin is to keep out harmful bacteria.

List the organs and functions of the nervous system, and explain the difference between the nervous system and endocrine system.

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description. -System that regulates body functions rapidly but for a short duration

In a kidney transplant, the diseased kidney is removed and the transplanted kidney is put in its place.

The primary function of the integumentary system is protection.

Explain why it is useful to think of the muscular system as the skeletomuscular system.

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description. -System that contains the body's heaviest organ

Antibodies and complements are protein compounds that are important in the immune system.

The function of the nervous system is accomplished by special signals called stimuli.

The heart is composed of cardiac muscle.

List the structures and explain the function of the lymphatic system.

The primary organs of the digestive system form a tube that is called the gastrointestinal tract.

An artificial organ that replaces a nonfunctioning organ is called a prosthesis.

The sense organs of the body are part of the nervous system.

The thoracic duct helps return lymph back to the cardiovascular system.

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description. -System that has a secondary function of storing calcium and phosphorus for the body

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the stomach?