Body Tissues and Systems Review

Which structure contains a similar group of cells that work together to perform a function?

• organ

• organism

• system

• tissue

Which type of tissue protects the body by covering internal and external surfaces and producing secretions?

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nervous

The muscles of the digestive tract move food along without conscious control. This involuntary type of muscle is knows as:

• striated muscle

• skeletal muscle

• smooth muscle

• cardiac muscle

Which structure is composed of two thin layers that secrete fluids?

• ligament

• membrane

• skin

• tendon

During a routine physical exam, Elyssa's doctor had her sit on the exam table with her legs dangling down toward the floor. The doctor used a reflex hammer to examine her patellar reflex. This test is evaluating the action of which body system?

• integumentary

• muscular

• nervous

• skeletal

Liam suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon during a basketball game. As the orthopedic practitioner educates Liam about his injury, she explains that a tendon is which type of tissue?

• connective

• epithelial

• muscular

• nervous

When Kayla walks back into her house after playing in the snow, she notices the warmth from the fireplace, the smell of brownies baking in the oven, and the sound of holiday music. Which body system allows Kayla to have these experiences?

• circulatory

• endocrine

• respiratory

• sensory

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary, non-striated, and assists with peristalsis?

• cardiac

• epithelial

• skeletal

• smooth

Melanie was in a car accident. Due to the nature of her severe injuries, the trauma surgeon performed a splenectomy. Removing Melanie's spleen will affect which body system?

• integumentary

• lymphatic

• muscular

• nervous

Which type of connective tissue allows muscle to attach to bone?

• adipose

• cartilage

• ligament

• tendon