Deck 5: Organ Systems

Question 1

The endocrine gland not located in the neck is the

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The muscular system functions to

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The muscle that makes up the heart is

A) cardiac muscle
B) voluntary muscle
C) involuntary muscle
D) smooth muscle

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The endocrine gland not located in the abdomen is

A) the adrenal gland
B) the pancreas
C) the ovaries
D) all of the above glands are located in the abdomen

Question 5

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

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

Question 6

The skeletal system contains about

A) 157 bones
B) 326 bones
C) 411 bones
D) 206 bones

Question 7

The organ that is not part of the lymphatic system is the

A) liver
B) spleen
C) thymus
D) tonsils

Question 8

A system is best defined as

A) a group of different types of cells working together to perform a function
B) a group of different tissues working together to perform a function
C) a group of organs working together to perform a function
D) none of the above

Question 9

The skeletal system includes all of the following except

A) bones
B) cartilage
C) tendons
D) ligaments

Question 10

The glands in the endocrine system are sometimes called

A) exocrine glands
B) digestive glands
C) ductless glands
D) hormones

Question 11

The endocrine gland not located in the skull is the

A) pineal gland
B) thymus gland
C) pituitary gland
D) hypothalamus

Question 12

The integumentary system of the body includes:

A) the skin
B) hair
C) specialized sense organs
D) all of the above

Question 13

The accessory structures of the skin include all of the following except

A) teeth
B) hair
C) nails
D) sweat glands

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The nervous system performs the same general function as the

A) endocrine system
B) immune system
C) muscular system
D) lymphatic system

Question 16

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

A) regulation of the immune response
B) integration of body function
C) control of body functions
D) all of the above are functions of the nervous system

Question 17

The lymphatic system includes

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

Question 18

The skeletal system does not

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

Question 19

The primary function of the integumentary system is

A) as a sense receptor
B) protection of underlying structures
C) body temperature regulation
D) manufacture of vitamin D

Question 20

Voluntary movement occurs when

A) cardiac muscle contracts
B) smooth muscle contracts
C) skeletal muscle contracts
D) all of the above

Question 21

The respiratory system does not assist in

A) the regulation of acid-base balance
B) the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
C) moving food to the esophagus
D) all of the above are functions of the respiratory system

Question 22

Which of the following is not a part of the cardiovascular system?

A) Heart
B) Blood vessels
C) Lymph vessels
D) All of the above are part of the cardiovascular system

Question 23

An organ that is part of the gastrointestinal tract is the

A) stomach
B) liver
C) pancreas
D) all of the above organs are part of the gastrointestinal tract

Question 24

The tiny,thin-walled sacs in the lungs are called

A) bronchi
B) villi
C) pharynx
D) alveoli

Question 25

The structure in the male reproductive system that produces fluid and nutrients is the

A) prostate gland
B) penis
C) testes
D) scrotum

Question 26

An accessory organ of the digestive system is the

A) stomach
B) small intestine
C) salivary gland
D) all of the above organs are accessory organs of the digestive system

Question 27

The largest structural unit of the body is

A) an organ system
B) an organ
C) tissue
D) cells

Question 28

The weight of the skin in most adults is about

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

Question 29

The gonads of the male reproductive system include the

A) penis
B) testes
C) prostate gland
D) scrotum

Question 30

The structure that is part of both the reproductive and urinary systems is the

A) ureter
B) bladder
C) urethra
D) none of the above

Question 31

Urine is carried from the kidney to the bladder by the

A) ureter
B) urethra
C) bronchiole
D) none of the above

Question 32

The lymphatic system is not involved in

A) movement of fat-related materials from the digestive system to the blood
B) the functioning of the immune system
C) movement of liquid waste to the kidney
D) all of the above are functions of the lymphatic system

Question 33

The urinary system does not

A) clean the blood of metabolic waste products
B) clean the blood of digestive waste products
C) maintain acid-base balance
D) maintain electrolyte balance

Question 34

The structure that is not an accessory organ of the female reproductive system is

A) ovaries
B) fallopian tubes
C) mammary glands
D) uterus

Question 35

Lymph returns to the blood by way of the

A) aorta
B) thoracic duct
C) superior vena cava
D) inferior vena cava

Question 36

The heaviest organ in the body is the

A) liver
B) skin
C) large intestine
D) heart

Question 37

An accessory organ of the male reproductive system is the

A) penis
B) testes
C) vas deferens
D) scrotum

Question 38

The smallest structural unit of the body is

A) DNA
B) organelles
C) cells
D) tissues

Question 39

The gonads for the female reproductive system include the

A) uterus
B) fallopian tubes
C) ovaries
D) vagina

Question 40

A structure that is not included in the respiratory system is the

A) nose
B) esophagus
C) trachea
D) lungs

Question 41

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

Question 42

The skeletal system assists in the formation of blood cells.

Question 43

An organ

A) is composed of two or more kinds of tissues
B) is grouped into systems
C) can perform more complex functions than individual types of tissues
D) all of the above

Question 44

Which of the following glands are not part of the endocrine system?

A) Salivary gland
B) Pituitary gland
C) Thyroid gland
D) Hypothalamus

Question 45

There are about 206 bones in the human body.

Question 46

Organs are to systems as

A) cells are to organs
B) tissues are to organs
C) cells are to systems
D) none of the above

Question 47

Which of the following does not 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 48

There are over 300 bones in the human body.

Question 49

Urine flows through the organs of the urinary system in the following sequence

A) ureter, kidney, bladder, urethra
B) kidney, bladder, ureter, urethra
C) kidney, urethra, bladder, ureter
D) kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra

Question 50

A system is a group of organs arranged in such a way that they can perform a more complex function.

Question 51

The main function of the respiratory system,the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide,occurs where?

A) Pharynx
B) Trachea
C) Bronchi
D) Alveoli

Question 52

Hair,nails,and teeth are called accessory structures of the skin.

Question 53

The skin is the most important organ of the integumentary system.

Question 54

The main function of the skin is protection of the underlying organs.

Question 55

Voluntary muscle is another name for smooth muscle.

Question 56

The main function of the skin is to assist in control of body temperature.

Question 57

Bones,ligaments,tendons,and cartilage are also included in the skeletal system.

Question 58

An organ is a group of different types of cells that function together to perform a specific function.

Question 59

Cardiac muscle is the specialized muscle tissue of the heart.

Question 60

Bones are the main organs of the skeletal system.

Question 61

The endocrine system is composed of special glands that release enzymes into the blood.

Question 62

The pancreas is an endocrine gland found in the abdominal cavity.

Question 63

The tiny,thin-walled sacs in the lung are called bronchioles.

Question 64

Lymph contains both tissue fluid and red blood cells.

Question 65

The hypothalamus is an endocrine gland found in the skull.

Question 66

The glands of the endocrine system are sometimes called ductless glands.

Question 67

The parathyroid gland is an endocrine gland found in the neck.

Question 68

One of the functions of the muscular system is the generation of heat.

Question 69

The brain is the only organ of the nervous system.

Question 70

The lymphatic system is important in the functioning of the immune system.

Question 71

Special signals called nerve impulses are used by the nervous system.

Question 72

In general,the functions of the nervous system result in rapid activity that lasts for a long time.

Question 73

Control of body functions and recognition of sensory stimuli are two functions of the nervous system.

Question 74

The pineal gland is an endocrine gland found in the neck.

Question 75

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is the regulation of body temperature.

Question 76

The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system.

Question 77

Ligaments attach muscle to bone.

Question 78

The thoracic duct helps return lymph to the blood.

Question 79

The endocrine system provides slower but longer-lasting control when compared to the nervous system.

Question 80

The cardiovascular system includes the heart and blood vessels.