Unit 2 Human Anatomy

Which disease is highly contagious and attacks the lungs?

• asthma

• diabetes

• parkinson's

• tuberculosis

What material is initially lost in the process of dental decay?

• enamel

• dentin

• osteoclasts

• odontoblasts

What is sepsis?

• it is a highly contagius bacteria that infects the lungs

• when the pancreas does not make enough insulin

• a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs

Which body system produces hormones?

• respiratory system

• digestive system

• endocrine system

• nervous system

Prolactin is produced by what endocrine gland?

• thymus

• pituitary

• adrenal

• thyroid

Which body structure is superior to the umbilicus?

• feet

• toes

• eyes

• legs

True or False. Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms.

• true

• false

What does dilate mean?

• to pass through

• unknown cause

• to make larger or wider

• vomiting

Which bacteria causes pneumonia?

• tuberculosis

• staphylococcus

• pneumococcus

• streptococcus

What causes muscle atrophy?

• lack of physical activity

• excessive sweating

• lack of vitamin C

• exercise