Exam 4: Body Organization and Homeostasis

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that is responsible for locomotion and maintaining posture and the generation of heat.

________ muscle tissue is involuntary and has branching cells with striations.

Which membranes line the passageways that open to the exterior of the body,including those of the respiratory,digestive,reproductive,and urinary systems in the body?

The sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles produce ________.

Which of the following cavities has the highest density of cardiac muscle tissue?

Which of the following types of skin damage are the most superficial?

Explain how the hypothalamus regulates body temperature when a person is exposed to warm conditions.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that maintains a constant internal environment through the excretion of nitrogenous wastes.

Which of the following membranes covers the outside of the body and has waterproofing properties?

A ________ is a group of cells of similar type that work together to serve a common function.

Glands that lack ducts and secrete hormones are called ________.

The ability of the human body to maintain a relatively constant internal environment is known as ________.

Adel often has goose bumps on her arms.Explain how these goose bumps are formed and why she will never have goose bumps on the palms of her hands or on the soles of her feet.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that protects the body against infection and disease and aids in returning tissue fluids to the blood stream.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that is responsible for transporting nutrients,gases,hormones,and antibodies for immune response.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that is responsible for the physical and chemical breakdown of food and is responsible for the absorption,processing,and the release of digestive products.

Nutrients reach cells in the epidermis by ________.

A person using a very effective sunscreen would be less likely to make which vitamin within his or her body?

Of the four main tissue types,________ covers body surfaces and lines body cavities and organs.

The ________ function to support,insulate,and protect neurons.