The body's skeletal and muscular systems work together to produce movement. Which of the following is another important function of the skeletal system? (7.12B)
B it produces red and white blood cells
Question 6 All of the following are functions of the endocrine system, except ___. (7.12B)
J filtering pathogens from the blood
Question 11 Components of the integumentary system include ___. (7.12B)
D all of the above
Question 16 The organ system that coordinates and regulates the responses of the other organ systems to maintain a constant internal balance is the ___. (7.12B)
G nervous system
Question 21 The main function of the system shown below is ___. (7.12B)
B to relay signals through the body and control behavior, movement, and processes
Sue goes to the soccer field for practice. As she practices, she begins to sweat. What is the purpose of the sweat? (7.12B)
F to cool the body by evaporation
Question 7 One of the functions of the skeletal system in the body is to___. (7.12B)
C provide a strong framework for the body
Question 12 The muscular system is made up of muscle tissue and accounts for almost half of a person’s body. Which of the following describes muscle tissue? (7.12B)
J tissue that contracts and relaxes to produce movement
Question 17 What type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body? (7.12B)
B cardiac
Question 22 Organ system A in the image below is found in all animals that have ___. (7.12B)
G a skeletal system
The central nervous system (CNS) includes ___. (7.12B)
A brain and spinal cord
Question 8 The main function of the muscular system is ___. (7.12B)
H movement of the body
Question 13 What kind of joint connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone)? (7.12B)
D hinge joint
Question 18 By the time a human is an adult, they have ___ bones. (7.12B)
G 206
Question 23 What do the cells and tissues of the endocrine system release to help maintain homeostasis in the body? (7.12B)
B hormones
The bar graph shows how the height of a young person changed during a five-year period.
Which statement best explains this change? (7.12B/7.3B)
G the endocrine system releases hormones so that the growth rate was steady over this period
Based on the functions in the table, which system is the endocrine system?
D system Z
Question 14 Structures consisting of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions are called ___?
A organs
Question 19 Which of the following bodily functions is controlled by the nervous system? (7.12B)
C both A & B
Question 24 Skeletal muscles always work __. (7.12B)
H in pairs
The largest human body organ, which regulates temperature and serves as a barrier against harmful microorganisms, belongs to the ___. (7.12B)
A integumentary system
Question 10 A reflex is a movement of a muscle without conscious thought. There are a number of these reflexes on your body, such as the patellar reflex at the knee or the achilles reflex at your heel. These reflexes are a normal response of the ___ to a stimulus. (7.12B)
J nervous system
Skin, Nails, Hair ----->
protects the organs from germs
Question 20 The human body has specialized organs which collect and process substances from the blood. This organ then secretes a concentrated substance, known as hormones to regulate body processes. These specialized organs are called ___. (7.12B)
F glands
Question 25 Skeletal muscles are attached to bone to allow movement and have a striped appearance. Which of the following is true of skeletal muscles. (7.12B)
C skeletal muscles are an example of voluntary muscles