Anatomy Test Review Part 1

1 A boy jumps into a cold swimming pool and his body temperature goes down. His muscles, blood vessels, and nervous system work together to restore his body temperature. Which term best describes this process? A. homeostasis B. reflex D. respiration

2 Examining a bone marrow sample could help a doctor diagnose problems with which of the following? A. sense of balance B. speed of reflexes C. production of blood cells

3 What is the primary role of the stomach in the human digestive system? A. producing specialized salts that absorb fats B. absorbing water and minerals C. using muscle movements and enzymes to break down food

4 Hepatitis is a disease of the liver. Which of the following happens as a result of decreased liver function? A. Carbon dioxide builds up in the liver. B. Toxic compounds build up in the blood. C. The kidneys take over the functions of the liver.

5 The digestive system of most birds includes a structure called the gizzard. The gizzard crushes and grinds food, often with the help of small stones that the bird has swallowed. Which of the following structures in the human digestive system has a function most similar to that of a bird’s gizzard? A. esophagus B. large intestine C. teeth

6 Which term describes the maintenance of a steady internal state in the body? A. gametogenesis B. homeostasis C. mitosis

7 Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of the digestive tract, particularly the small intestine. Inflammation of the small intestine would directly interfere with which of the following digestive functions? A. liquefying food B. reabsorbing water C. absorbing nutrients

8 In which part of the human digestive system do both physical breakdown and chemical breakdown of food first begin? A. esophagus B. mouth C. large intestine

9 Joints are most important for which of the following functions of the human skeletal system? A. protection B. movement C. storage of minerals

10 A person who is cold shivers to generate body heat. Which of the following lists the primary body systems that interact to maintain homeostasis in this situation? A. nervous, excretory, and respiratory B. excretory, digestive, and respiratory C. digestive, muscular, and circulatory D. muscular, circulatory, and nervous

11 In which of the following ways does perspiring help the body to maintain homeostasis? A. by decreasing body temperature B. by increasing blood sugar levels C. by increasing the amount of fluid in the body

12 Which of the following is a body system response that adjusts body temperature when it is higher than normal? A. Breathing rate begins to decrease. B. Blood vessels near the skin constrict. C. Sweat glands produce and secrete sweat.

13 Heartburn is pain that occurs when acidic gastric juice is forced out of the upper end of the stomach. In which of the following organs does a person experience heartburn? A. pancreas B. esophagus C. small intestine

14 What is the name of the connective tissue that joins skeletal muscle to bones? A. cartilage B. ligaments C. neurons D. tendons

15 A diagram of a body system is shown Which of the following is a primary function of this system? maintaining body temperature supporting the weight of the body filtering nitrogenous waste from the blood

16 Which of the following is a function of the liver? A. removing toxic compounds from the blood B. secreting digestive enzymes into the stomach C. producing white blood cells to fight infections

17 What is the primary function of the large intestine? A. to digest proteins B. to absorb nutrients C. to break down complex carbohydrates D. to remove water from waste

18 Which of the following is one of the functions of the human skeleton? A. producing hormones B. bringing gases into the body C. removing waste from the body D. providing a site for blood cell formation

19 Which of the following is the best example of an organism maintaining homeostasis? A. a wolf panting after a chase B. a spider catching an insect in a web C. a cricket becoming infected by a virus

20 Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle Smooth Internal Cardiac

21. The vertebrae and cartilaginous discs of the spine are parts of which body system? A. circulatory system B. excretory system C. muscular system D. skeletal system

22. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Skeletal muscle is voluntary Cardiac muscle is involuntary Smooth and Cardiac muscles are voluntary

23. What is #1? Pancreas Gall bladder Appendix 1

24. What is #2? Pancreas Gall bladder Appendix 2

25. What is #3? Small Intestine Liver Large Intestine 3

26. What is #4? Small intestine Lung Stomach 4

27. What is #5? Small intestine Lung Stomach 5

28. What is #6? Esophagus Appendix Stomach 6