Integumentary
Urinary
Endocrine
Reproductive
Miscellaneous
100

What are the two layers of the skin?

dermis and epidermis

100


Label the following using the terms:

ureter

urethra

kidney

bladder

A - kidney

B - ureter

C - bladder

D - urethra

100

A _________ is a chemical messenger released into the bloodstream that signals to any organs with a matching receptor.

hormone

100

What structure connects the baby in the womb to the placenta?

umbilical cord

100

Name the two types of gametes.

sperm cells and egg cells

200

Name three structures found in the dermis

sweat glands, oil glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, nerve endings
200

When the body is over hydrated, the kidneys will produce _________ (more / less) urine that is _________ (more / less) concentrated.

more, less

200

Which of the following does not secrete hormones?

A. Pituitary gland

B. Adrenal glands

C. Pancreas

D. Salivary glands

D. salivary glands

200

Describe two changes that occur during puberty for both men and women as a result of hormones from the pituitary gland.

-Acne & oily hair

-Growth spurts

-Weight gain

-Mood changes

-development of reproductive organs

- production of gametes

200

The pineal gland produces ____________ , which causes the brain and body to transition to sleep.

melatonin

300

Name 3 functions of the skin.

communication (sensation), protection, secretion

300
One kidney contains a million __________, microscopic units of blood vessels and tubes that filter wastes out of blood.

nephrons

300

The ________ gland controls metabolism, energy, & blood calcium levels. 

thyroid gland

300

Which of the following occurs first in the process of conception and prenatal development?

A. the amniotic sac forms

B. an embryo implants in the uterus

C. a sperm cell units with an egg

D. an egg is released from the ovary 


D. an egg is released from the ovary

300

What gland "activates" puberty?

pituitary gland

400

What tough, waterproof protein is found in the epidermis of the hands and feet, hair, and nails?

keratin

400

Name one condition of the urinary system and what causes it.

kidney stones, Urinary Tract Infection, kidney failure, effect of diuretics

400

Sally has been experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety. She finds it hard to sleep at night and is constantly "on edge." What gland is likely overproducing hormones?

adrenal glands

400

Place the following events of childbirth in order.

A. Uterus contracts

B. Baby delivered through birth canal

C. Amniotic sac breaks

D. Birth canal dilates

E. Placenta delivered



A. Uterus contracts

C. Amniotic sac breaks

D. Birth canal dilates

B. Baby delivered through birth canal

E. Placenta delivered

400

Place the following events of filtration in the kidneys in order:


A. Fluid with nutrients and waste leaves blood

B. Wastes are concentrated and excreted

C. Blood enters capsule

D. Wastes are filtered off, fluid and nutrients return to blood

C. Blood enters capsule

A. Fluid with nutrients and waste leaves blood

D. Wastes are filtered off, fluid and nutrients return to blood

B. Wastes are concentrated and excreted

500

Describe what causes acne? 

A blocked oil pore becomes infected and filled with pus.

500

Name the four main functions of the excretory system.

exhalation, defecation, sweating, urination

500

pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal, pineal

Name an organ other than the five glands above that produces hormones.


kidneys, testes, ovaries, placenta, thymus, hypothalamus

500

Which structure(s) forms last during prenatal development?

A. cartilage skeleton

B. limbs

C. respiratory system

D. limbs

E. heart

C. respiratory system

500

A __________ is a name for chemicals such as alcohol and caffeine that interfere with hormones to the kidneys, causing the kidneys to produce more urine that is less concentrated, so the body looses water.

diuretic