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Chapter 2: Organ Systems Overview

front 1

Name the structural and functional unit of all living things.

back 1

cell

front 2

The small intestine is an example of a(n) _______, because it is composed of two or more tissue types that perform a particular function for the body.

a. epithelial tissue

b. muscular tissue

c. organ

d. organ system

back 2

c. organ

front 3

The _______ system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis of the body via rapid transmission of electrical signals.

back 3

nervous

front 4

The kidneys are part of the ________ system.

back 4

urinary

front 5

The thin muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the _______.

back 5

diaphragm

front 6

Identify the body system.

Rids the body of nitrogen-containing wastes.

back 6

urinary

front 7

Identify the body system.

Is affected by removal of the thyroid gland.

back 7

endocrine

front 8

Identify the body system.

Provides support and the levers on which the muscular system acts.

back 8

skeletal

front 9

Identify the body system.

Includes the heart.

back 9

cardiovascular

front 10

Identify the body system.

Has a menstrual cycle in females.

back 10

reproductive

front 11

Identify the body system.

Protects underlying organs from drying out and from mechanical damage.

back 11

integumentary

front 12

Identify the body system.

Protects the body; destroys bacteria and tumor cells.

back 12

lymphatic/immunity

front 13

Identify the body system.

Breaks down ingested food into its building blocks.

back 13

digestive

front 14

Identify the body system.

Removes carbon dioxide from the blood.

back 14

respiratory

front 15

Identify the body system.

Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

back 15

cardiovascular

front 16

Identify the body system.

Moves the limbs; facilitates facial expression.

back 16

muscular

front 17

Identify the body system.

Conserves body water or eliminates excesses

back 17

urinary

front 18

Identify the body systems.

Facilitate conception and childbearing.

back 18

reproductive and endocrine

front 19

Identify the body system.

Controls the body by means of chemical molecules called hormones.

back 19

endocrine

front 20

Identify the body system.

Is damaged when you cut your finger or get a sever sunburn.

back 20

integumentary

front 21

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

thymus, spleen, lymphatic vessels

back 21

lymphatic/immune

front 22

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

bones, cartilages, tendons

back 22

skeletal

front 23

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

pancreas, pituitary, adrenals

back 23

endocrine

front 24

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

trachea, bronchi, lungs

back 24

respiratory

front 25

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

epidermis, dermis, and cutaneous sense organs

back 25

integumentary

front 26

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

testis, ductus deferens, urethra

back 26

reproductive

front 27

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

esophagus, large intestine, rectum

back 27

digestive

front 28

Identify the organ system that includes each of the following organs or structures.

muscles of the thigh, postural muscles

back 28

muscular

front 29

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

stomach

back 29

abdominopelvic

front 30

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

esophagus

back 30

thoracic

front 31

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

large intestines

back 31

abdominopelvic

front 32

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

liver

back 32

abdominopelvic

front 33

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

spinal cord

back 33

spinal

front 34

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

urinary bladder

back 34

abdominopelvic

front 35

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

heart

back 35

thoracic

front 36

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

trachea

back 36

thoracic

front 37

Identify the body cavity for the indicated organ.

rectum

back 37

abdominopelvic

front 38

The levels of organization of a living body include ______, ______, ______, _______, and organism.

back 38

cells, tissue, organs, organ systems

front 39

Define organ.

back 39

A structure composed of two or more different types of tissues with a particular function.

front 40

Why is it helpful to study the external and internal structures of the rat?

back 40

Many of the internal and external structures of a rat are similar in structure and function to human anatomy.