The Endocrine System
A group of tissues that make and release chemicals
a)gland
b)hormones
c)pancreas
A) GLAND
A place where two or more bones connect
a)cartilage
b)joint
c)tendon
d)ligament
C)JOINT
Breaks down food for transfer to blood
A)digestive system
B)urinary system
C)endocrine system
B)Digestive System
2 parts of the central nervous system are the brain and the ___________
SPINAL CORD
Type II diabetes may be controlled by
a)diet
b)exercise
c)insulin
d)all of the above
The injury caused when bones are moved out of place at a joint is called a
a)sprain
b)strain
c)dislocation
d)fracture
C)DISLOCATION
Provides a framework of support for the body
A)Skeletal system
B)Muscular system
C)Circulatory system
A)SKELETAL SYSTEM
An infection of the protective lining of the brain caused by bacteria or virus
A)paralysis
B)Concussion
C)Meningitis
C)MENINGITIS
The endocrine gland most responsible for growth is the
a)pancreas
b)adrenal gland
c)pituitary gland
d)thyroid gland
C)PITUITARY GLAND
A type of muscle that is attached to bones
A)joint
B)tendon
C)marrow
D)skeletal muscle
D)SKELETAL MUSCLE
Exchanges oxygen with carbon dioxide
A)Digestive system
B)Urinary system
C)respiratory system
C)RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
3 parts of the brain are cerebrum, cerebellum and __________
Brainstem
Your endocrine system releases___________to help control certain body functions.
A)nerves
B)hormones
C)cells
B)Hormones
Scoliosis is a
A)curvature of the spine
B)softening of the bones
C)joint inflammation
A)curvature of the spine
A group of cells that look alike and work together to perform a single function is called
A)Tissue
B)Organ
A)Tissue
Disorder of nerves and brain that is characterized by uncontrollable muscle activity.
A)concussion
B)epilepsy
C)cerebral palsy
B)Epilepsy