Question 1

The weight of the skin in most adults is about

Accepted Answer

A)  5 pounds 
B)  10 pounds 
C)  20 pounds 
D)  40 pounds 
A)  5 pounds 
B)  10 pounds 
C)  20 pounds 
D)  40 pounds

Question 2

The nervous system can respond to stimuli such as light and heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following does not occur when smooth muscle contracts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walls of blood vessels help maintain blood pressure. 
B)  Food moves through the digestive tract. 
C)  Bones of the skeletal system move. 
D)  All of the above occur when smooth muscle contracts. 
A)  Walls of blood vessels help maintain blood pressure. 
B)  Food moves through the digestive tract. 
C)  Bones of the skeletal system move. 
D)  All of the above occur when smooth muscle contracts.

Question 4

What is the advantage of having paired organs when one of the organs is all that is needed for survival?

Accepted Answer

The advantage of having paired organs wh

Question 5

The organs of the nervous system include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain 
B)  nerves 
C)  the spinal cord 
D)  all of the above are organs of the nervous system 
A)  the brain 
B)  nerves 
C)  the spinal cord 
D)  all of the above are organs of the nervous system

Question 6

The endocrine gland not located in the neck is the

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid gland 
B)  thymus gland 
C)  parathyroid gland 
D)  all of the above glands are located in the neck 
A)  thyroid gland 
B)  thymus gland 
C)  parathyroid gland 
D)  all of the above glands are located in the neck

Question 7

Voluntary muscle is another name for smooth muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The cardiovascular system and circulatory system refer to the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The esophagus is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The skeletal system does not

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a rigid framework of support 
B)  produce blood cells 
C)  produce vitamin D 
D)  serve as a storage place for minerals 
A)  provide a rigid framework of support 
B)  produce blood cells 
C)  produce vitamin D 
D)  serve as a storage place for minerals

Question 11

Match each system to an important function of the system.
-Transports materials to various parts of the body

Accepted Answer

A) Integumentary system 
B) Skeletal system 
C) Muscular system 
D) Nervous system 
E) Endocrine system
F)Cardiovascular system
G)Female reproductive system
H)Respiratory system
I)Digestive system
J)Urinary system
K)Male reproductive system 
A) Integumentary system 
B) Skeletal system 
C) Muscular system 
D) Nervous system 
E) Endocrine system
F)Cardiovascular system
G)Female reproductive system
H)Respiratory system
I)Digestive system
J)Urinary system
K)Male reproductive system

Question 12

One function of the alveoli is to filter out dirt and pollen before it reaches the lung.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The main function of the skin is to act as a sense organ for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Accepted Answer

A)  body temperature regulation 
B)  transportation of materials 
C)  regulation of the immune system 
D)  none of the above 
A)  body temperature regulation 
B)  transportation of materials 
C)  regulation of the immune system 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The primary organs of the digestive system are found only in the gastrointestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Both the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems repeatedly circulate fluid through a closed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each system to an important function of the system.
-Produces ova

Accepted Answer

A) Integumentary system 
B) Skeletal system 
C) Muscular system 
D) Nervous system 
E) Endocrine system
F)Cardiovascular system
G)Female reproductive system
H)Respiratory system
I)Digestive system
J)Urinary system
K)Male reproductive system 
A) Integumentary system 
B) Skeletal system 
C) Muscular system 
D) Nervous system 
E) Endocrine system
F)Cardiovascular system
G)Female reproductive system
H)Respiratory system
I)Digestive system
J)Urinary system
K)Male reproductive system

Question 18

The muscular system functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide movement 
B)  maintain body posture 
C)  generate heat 
D)  all of the above 
A)  provide movement 
B)  maintain body posture 
C)  generate heat 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

The lymphatic system includes

Accepted Answer

A)  the heart 
B)  arteries 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the heart 
B)  arteries 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

The thyroid gland is part of both the endocrine and lymphatic systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Organ Systems

The weight of the skin in most adults is about

The nervous system can respond to stimuli such as light and heat.

Which of the following does not occur when smooth muscle contracts?

What is the advantage of having paired organs when one of the organs is all that is needed for survival?

The organs of the nervous system include all of the following except

The endocrine gland not located in the neck is the

Voluntary muscle is another name for smooth muscle.

The cardiovascular system and circulatory system refer to the same thing.

The esophagus is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

The skeletal system does not

Match each system to an important function of the system. -Transports materials to various parts of the body

One function of the alveoli is to filter out dirt and pollen before it reaches the lung.

The main function of the skin is to act as a sense organ for the body.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

The primary organs of the digestive system are found only in the gastrointestinal tract.

Both the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems repeatedly circulate fluid through a closed system.

Match each system to an important function of the system. -Produces ova

The muscular system functions to

The lymphatic system includes

The thyroid gland is part of both the endocrine and lymphatic systems.

Introduction to the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cells

Tissues

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Growth and Development

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