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POHS-Ch. 7-Human Body Systems

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are 206 bones in the human adult. These bones are classified according to _____________.

a)

Shape

b)

Weight

c)

Size

d)

Number of angles

2.

All of the following statements are true about the skeletal system except ___________.

a)

Red blood cells are manufactured in the skeletal system

b)

The skeletal system protects organs like the heart, lung, and brain

c)

Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system resulting in weak bones that are more likely to break.

d)

The skeletal system produces heat and hormones.

3.

The axial skeleton is made up of all the following bones except for the ____________.

a)

Skull

b)

Ribs

c)

Femur

d)

Vertebrae

4.

The appendicular skeleton contains all of the following bones except the ___________.

a)

Humerus

b)

Skull

c)

Tibia & Fibula

d)

Femur

5.

John was involved in a bike accident and the doctor looking at his Xrays noted John broke his leg. Which of the following is a leg bone?

a)

Humerus

b)

Mandible

c)

Femur

d)

Vertebra

6.

The physical therapist tells Susan to contract her thigh muscle. This means Susan needs to ___________her muscle.

a)

Stretch

b)

Relax

c)

Tighten

d)

Hold

7.

The muscle system function is to provide movement & ____________.

a)

Produce hormones

b)

Produce heat

c)

Produce red blood cells

d)

Produce platelets

8.

Arteries carry blood ___________from the heart.

a)

Away

b)

Toward

9.

Veins carry blood ____________the heart.

a)

Away

b)

Toward

10.

Mr. Smith suffered a heart attack. The doctor tells Mr. Smith a heart attack is ________________.

a)

When the heart valves work simultaneously.

b)

When the vessels around the heart dilate overfilling the heart with blood.

c)

When the coronary vessels become clogged with plaque and fat.

d)

When Mrs. Smith provides Mr. Smith salad to eat for dinner.

11.

The vessels around the heart are known as the ______________ arteries.

a)

Coronary

b)

Crown

c)

Heart

d)

Valvular

12.

Which blood cells transport oxygen?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Platelets

c)

Plasma

d)

Red blood cells

13.

When fighting off an infection, which body system is working?

a)

Urinary

b)

Digestive

c)

Lymphatic

d)

Cardiovascular

14.

The gallbladder functions to _______________.

a)

Absorb nutrients

b)

Produce bile to break down fats

c)

Absorb water

d)

Regulate blood sugar

15.

The proper sequence of moving wastes through the urinary system is __________________.

a)

Ureters>Kidneys>Bladder>Urethra

b)

Uretha>Bladder>Kidneys>Ureters

c)

Kidneys>urethra>bladder>ureters

d)

Kidneys>ureter>bladder>urethra

16.

The organ that cleans the blood and regulates the amount of water in the body is the _______________.

a)

Large intestine

b)

Kidney

c)

Bladder

d)

Small intestine

17.

The retina of the eye is __________________.

a)

Where images are projected

b)

The white, outer layer of the eye

c)

The colored part of the eye that helps the pupil dilate and contract

d)

The blind spot of the eye

18.

Mr. Z was in a severe car accident and brought to the ER. Once stabilized, the doctor tells Mr. Z's family that he damaged his Central Nervous System. This means Mr. Z damaged his _______________.

a)

Brain only

b)

Spinal cord only

c)

Brain and/or spinal cord

d)

Arms & Legs

19.

Mrs. Jones had a stroke affecting her cerebrum and thus it is anticipated that her ____________is (are) affected.

a)

Highest level functions are affected (memory, walking, talking and emotions).

b)

Heart rate and respiration rate

c)

Oxygen levels

d)

Balance and equilibrium

20.

Which is not true regarding the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

a)

It is controlled involuntarily

b)

It is involved in flight or fight

c)

Maintains normal function on a day to day basis

d)

It is involved in walking and talking

21.

During times of war, individuals suffer from long term emotional and physical stress and thus the __________is continually activated.

a)

Sympathetic Nervous System

b)

Parasympathetic Nervous System

c)

Central Nervous System

d)

Peripheral Nervous System

22.

Sperm are manufactured in the _____________.

a)

Prostate

b)

Ovaries

c)

Scrotum

d)

Testes

23.

____________determine(s) one's inherited characteristics.

a)

Genetics

b)

Etiology

c)

Prognosis

d)

Signs

24.

The study of the causes of a disease is known as __________.

a)

Diagnosis

b)

Etiology

c)

Prognosis

d)

Statistics

25.

The doctor observes that a patient is sweating profusely, has a mild tremor and notes that the patient's blood pressure readings are elevated. These are all _________.

a)

Case concerns

b)

Complaints

c)

Signs

d)

Symptoms

26.

Mr. Edward has just been diagnosed with bone cancer. The doctor explains the predicted outcome of the disease, or the ______________.

a)

Diagnosis

b)

Prognosis

c)

Etiology

d)

Symptoms

27.

A group of related signs and symptoms is known as a ______________.

a)

Disease

b)

Syndrome

c)

Case

d)

Causative agent

28.

The doctor asks the patient to take her arm out to the side of her body, away from the midline. This is known as __________.

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Adduction

29.

Marching would be considered _____________of the hip and knee.

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Adduction

30.

Pronation is ________________.

a)

Turning the palms upward like holding a bowl of soup

b)

Turning the palms down

c)

Turning the soles of the feet inward

d)

Turning the soles of the feet outward

31.

Jack ripped a tendon in his ankle playing basketball. This means that Jack ripped _________________.

a)

The muscle from the bone

b)

The structure holding two bones together

c)

The deep belly of a muscle

d)

A nerve

32.

Mark suffered a burn affecting the top layer of his skin. This top layer of skin is known as the __________________.

a)

Dermis

b)

Hypodermis

c)

Subcutaneous Layer

d)

Epidermis

33.

The sweat gland is also known as the _________________ gland.

a)

Meissner's

b)

Sebaceous

c)

Sudoriferous

d)

Pacinian

34.

The fallopian tube is the _______________.

a)

Passageway for the egg from the ovary to the uterus

b)

Passageway for the baby to come out during birth

c)

Area where a fertilized egg implants

d)

Egg is made

35.

The trachea ________________.

a)

Is where gas exchange occurs

b)

Is the branching tree structure within the lungs

c)

Is comprised of two tubes leading to each lung

d)

Is known as the windpipe and carries air from the throat to the lungs.

36.

__________is the connective tissue on the ends of bones so they can rub with less friction.

a)

A tendon

b)

A ligament

c)

A bursa

d)

Cartilage

37.

The pancreas helps to __________________.

a)

Store bile

b)

Digest acid

c)

Fight infection

d)

Regulate blood sugar

38.

When individuals can not absorb the nutrients from the food they eat, which part of the digestive system is most likely not working well?

a)

Stomach

b)

Large intestine

c)

Pancreas

d)

Small intestine

39.

Mr. Todd has a problem with his hormones. Thus, he needs to go see a doctor that specializes in the __________system.

a)

Respiratory

b)

Cardiovascular

c)

Lymphatic

d)

Endocrine