Mammals: Major Body Systems

Mammals

Major Body Systems

PACE 1098

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are included in the appendicular part of the skeletal system?

• thoracic basket

• appendages

• pelvic girdle

• cranium

Multiple Choice

Which part of the skeletal system includes the pelvic girdle and thoracic basket?

• axial

• appendicular

• perpendicular

• radial

Multiple Choice

Males have mammary glands.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This gland nourishes the young with milk.

• mammary

• pituitary

• thyroid

• salivary

Multiple Choice

This gland regulates metabolism.

• mammary

• pituitary

• thyroid

• salivary

Multiple Choice

This helps with muscle or bone growth.

• mammary

• pituitary

• thyroid

• salivary

Multiple Choice

Both pituitary and thyroid glands aid in growth.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This receives deoxygenated blood coming from the lower body, liver and kidney.

• left atrium

• left ventricle

• right atrium

• right ventricle

Multiple Choice

This pumps blood to the lungs for filtering and "refilling" or replenishing the lost oxygen.

• left atrium

• left ventricle

• right atrium

• right ventricle

Multiple Choice

This receives reoxygenated blood from the lungs.

• left atrium

• left ventricle

• right atrium

• right ventricle

Multiple Choice

This pumps reoxygenated blood to other parts of the body.

• left atrium

• left ventricle

• right atrium

• right ventricle

Multiple Choice

This filters urea from the blood.

• liver

• kidney

• bladder

Multiple Choice

This processes protein from the blood.

• liver

• kidney

• bladder

Multiple Choice

This eliminates urine.

• liver

• kidney

• bladder

Multiple Choice

This is the area where foodstuff is physically broken down through chewing.

• mouth

• stomach

• intestines

Multiple Choice

This part is for distributing nutrients to the bloodstream; and for eliminating waste products.

• mouth

• stomach

• intestines

Multiple Choice

This part is for separating nutrients from the foodstuff.

• mouth

• stomach

• intestines

Multiple Choice

This teeth are for crushing and grinding.

• incisors

• canines

• premolars

• molars

Multiple Choice

This teeth are for shearing and slicing.

• incisors

• canines

• premolars

• molars

Multiple Choice

This teeth are for tearing and piercing.

• incisors

• canines

• premolars

• molars

Multiple Choice

This teeth are for snipping, cutting and biting.

• incisors

• canines

• premolars

• molars

Multiple Choice

The large intestines (or colon) is for expelling waste products.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The small intestines is for helping the blood absorb nutrients from the foodstuff.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The ovum carries the male genetic code.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which cell contains the male genetic code?

• sperm

• ovum

Multiple Choice

Which cell contains the female genetic code?

• sperm

• ovum

Multiple Choice

These are the types of nerves associated with hearing.

• optic

• olfactory

• auditory

Multiple Choice

These are the types of nerves associated with hearing.

• optic

• olfactory

• auditory

Multiple Choice

These are the types of nerves associated with seeing.

• optic

• olfactory

• auditory

Multiple Choice

These are the types of nerves associated with smelling.

• optic

• olfactory

• auditory

​Purposes of the Major Systems

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

• distributes oxygen to the entire body

• secretes hormones

• give stability and support

• filters and expels waste products

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the glandular system?

• distributes oxygen to the entire body

• secretes hormones

• give stability and support

• filters and expels waste products

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the circulatory system?

• distributes oxygen to the entire body

• secretes hormones

• give stability and support

• filters and expels waste products

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the excretory system?

• distributes oxygen to the entire body

• secretes hormones

• give stability and support

• filters and expels waste products

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the digestive system?

• to prevent extinction

• receives and processes oxygen from the environment

• serves as the powerhouse of the whole body

• breaks down foodstuffs that the body's tissues can absorb

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

• to prevent extinction

• receives and processes oxygen from the environment

• serves as the powerhouse of the whole body

• breaks down foodstuffs that the body's tissues can absorb

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the nervous system?

• to prevent extinction

• receives and processes oxygen from the environment

• serves as the powerhouse of the whole body

• breaks down foodstuffs that the body's tissues can absorb

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the reproductive system?

• to prevent extinction

• receives and processes oxygen from the environment

• serves as the powerhouse of the whole body

• breaks down foodstuffs that the body's tissues can absorb