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Ch 6: Anatomy (nervous & remaining systems)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

The system that is exceptionally well-organized and is responsible for controlling and coordinating all other systems of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently.

(a)  

2.

The brain, spinal cord, and nerves are what the (a)   nervous system is composed of.

3.

(a)   is the scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system.

4.

The (a)   is the largest and most complex organization of nerve tissue, and it controls sensation; muscles; activity of glands; and the power to think, sense, and feel.

5.

What are the two types of nerves?

(a)  

6.

The sensations of touch, cold, heat, sight, sound, taste, smell, pain, and pressure are experienced by the ________________ nerves.

a)

motor

b)

afferent

c)

sensory

d)

efferent

7.

The impulses that produce movement are transmitted by the _______________ nerves.

a)

motor

b)

afferent

c)

sensory

d)

efferent

8.

The digital, radial, median, and ulnar are principal nerves of what parts of the body?

(a)  

9.

This system is also known as the cardiovascular or vascular system and it controls the steady circulation of the blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels.

(a)  

10.

The circulatory system consists of the:

(a)  

11.

Which of the following is referred to as the body's pump?

a)

cells

b)

veins

c)

lungs

d)

heart

12.

Tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that connect the smaller arteries and venules:

a)

arteries

b)

capillaries

c)

veins

13.

Thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries:

a)

arteries

b)

capillaries

c)

veins

14.

Thick-walled, muscular, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles:

a)

arteries

b)

capillaries

c)

veins

15.

Smaller arteries that deliver blood to capillaries:

a)

venules

b)

arteriols

16.

Small vessels that connect the capillaries to the veins:

a)

venules

b)

arterioles

17.

A nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system.

(a)  

18.

The ulna and radial arteries are the main blood supply of the __________ and __________.

(a)  

19.

The purpose of this system is to carry waste and impurities from the cells and protect the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing microorganisms.

(a)  

20.

This system consists of the skin and its accessory organs:

(a)  

21.

The oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails are all part of what system?

(a)  

22.

These are secretory organs that remove and release certain elements from the blood to convert them into new compounds:

(a)  

23.

These glands produce a substance that travels through small, tube-like ducts:

a)

exocrine

b)

endocrine

24.

These glands release hormonal secretions directly into the bloodstream:

a)

exocrine

b)

endocrine

25.

Secretions that stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body and influence the welfare of the entire body:

(a)