The Human Body In Health And Disease 6th Edition By Patton – Test Bank

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Chapter 5: Organ Systems of the Body

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The body’s heaviest organ is the

A. liver C. large intestine

B. brain D. skin

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

Which of the following is not considered an appendix of the skin?

A. the nails B. the tongue C. sweat-producing glands

D. sensory cells that respond to pain

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

The primary function of the skin is

A. protection

B. temperature regulation

C. acting as the main sense organ

D. the synthesis of important chemicals

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

The skeletal system includes all but which of the following?

A. bones

B. cartilage

C. ligaments

D. All of the above are included in the skeletal system.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

Muscle is connected to bone by

A. ligaments C. cartilage

B. tendons D. squamous epithelial tissue

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the stomach?

A. skeletal C. smooth

B. voluntary D. cardiac

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Which type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

A. skeletal C. smooth

B. voluntary D. cardiac

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

Signals generated by the nervous system are called

A. stimuli C. sense organs

B. nerve impulses D. nerves

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Nervous system

Which of the following is not a gland in the endocrine system?

A. thyroid C. hypothalamus

B. pituitary D. salivary

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 95 TOP: Endocrine system

Which of the following substances is not carried by the cardiovascular system?

A. lymph C. carbon dioxide

B. hormones D. nutrients

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Cardiovascular (circulatory) system

The thymus gland is part of the _____ system.

A. digestive C. endocrine

B. lymphatic D. nervous

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

Which part of the respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide?

A. pharynx C. alveoli

B. bronchi D. trachea

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 97 TOP: Respiratory system

Which of these organs is an accessory organ of the digestive system?

A. stomach C. esophagus

B. liver D. small intestine

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Digestive system

Which of these organs is a primary organ of the digestive system?

A. liver C. esophagus15. 16. 17. B. pancreas D. both A and C

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Digestive system

Immunosuppressive drugs are given after

A. cochlear implants B. organ transplants C. hip replacement surgery

D. all of the above procedures

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 104

TOP: Organ transplants

Which of the following is not considered part of the central nervous system?

A. the brain

B. the spinal cord

C. the cranial nerves

D. All of the above are part of the central nervous system.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Nervous system

Which structure is not part of the lymphatic system?

A. tonsils C. thymus gland

B. spleen D. pancreas

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

TRUE/FALSE

1. 2. 3. 4. Organs are the largest and most complex structural units in the body.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 91 TOP: Organ systems of the body

The skin accounts for almost 10% of the body’s weight.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

The skin is the body’s heaviest organ.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

Sweat glands are part of the integumentary system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. The primary function of the integumentary system is protection.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

One important function of intact skin is to keep out harmful bacteria.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

The skeletal system is composed only of bones.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

Cartilage, tendons, and ligaments are also part of the skeletal system.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

The skeletal system provides a place for the formation of blood cells.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

The bones of the skeletal system are used to store calcium and sodium needed by the body.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

Bones are considered the main organs of the skeletal system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

Tendons are part of the muscular system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

The skeletal muscles are also called smooth muscles.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

The stomach is composed mostly of smooth muscle.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Ligaments attach muscle to bone.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

The heart is composed of cardiac muscle.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

The muscular system is composed of four types of muscle tissue: voluntary, smooth,

skeletal, and cardiac.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system

The organs of the nervous system include the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Nervous system

The function of the nervous system is accomplished by special signals called stimuli.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Nervous system

The sense organs of the body are part of the nervous system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Nervous system

The endocrine and nervous systems perform the same general function.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 95 TOP: Endocrine system

The hormones in the endocrine system perform the same general function as a nerve

impulse does in the nervous system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Pages 94-95

TOP: Endocrine system and nervous system

Hormones are produced by the ductless glands of the endocrine system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 95 TOP: Endocrine system

The functioning of the endocrine system causes a rapid but short-term effect on the body.25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 95 TOP: Endocrine system

The thymus gland and thyroid gland are located in the neck.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 95 TOP: Endocrine system

The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus gland are endocrine glands that are located in the

skull.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 95 TOP: Endocrine glands

The cardiovascular system contains the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Cardiovascular (circulatory) system

Antibodies are white blood cells that fight infection.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is the transport of material from one part

of the body to another.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Cardiovascular (circulatory) system

The lymphatic system circulates lymph the way the circulatory system circulates blood.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

The thymus gland is part of both the endocrine and lymphatic systems.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

The lymphatic system eventually returns lymph back to the bloodstream.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

Antibodies and complements are protein compounds that are important in the immune

system.34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

The respiratory system includes the pharynx, trachea, and esophagus.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 97 TOP: Respiratory system

The part of the respiratory system where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called

the alveoli.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 97 TOP: Respiratory system

One function of the respiratory system is to help balance the body’s pH.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 97

TOP: Respiratory system

Absorption, as well as digestion, is a function of the digestive system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 98

TOP: Digestive system

The esophagus is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Digestive system

The primary organs of the digestive system form a tube that is called the gastrointestinal

tract.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Digestive system

The liver is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Digestive system

The urinary system is composed of the kidney, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Urinary system

The male urethra is the only organ in the body that is part of two systems.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Synthesis REF: Page 96 | Page 98

TOP: Urinary system and lymphatic and immune systems43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. The urinary system plays a role in regulating the body’s pH.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 98

TOP: Urinary system

In the male reproductive system, the gonads are the testes; in the female, the gonads are the

ovaries.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Reproductive system

The prostate gland and the scrotum are classified as accessory organs of the male

reproductive system.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Male reproductive system

The vas deferens is a gland that adds fluids to the sperm as they pass through the

reproductive system.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Male reproductive system

The uterus and fallopian tubes are accessory organs of the female reproductive gland.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Female reproductive system

The reproductive cells produced by the ovaries are called ova.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Female reproductive system

An artificial organ that is used to replace a nonfunctioning organ is called a prosthesis.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 100 TOP: Artificial organs

A cochlear implant is a device that aids in hearing.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 102 TOP: Artificial organs

A hemopump filters the blood if a person suffers kidney failure.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 102 TOP: Artificial organs52. In a kidney transplant, the diseased kidney is removed and the transplanted kidney is put in

53. 54. 55. 56. its place.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 103 TOP: Organ transplantation

Immunosuppressive drugs are given after transplant surgery to prevent the body from

rejecting the newly transplanted organ.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 103 TOP: Organ transplantation

Because the function of an organ is so specific, it can be part of only one organ system.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 91 TOP: Organ systems of the body

The thoracic duct helps return lymph back to the cardiovascular system.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

One function of lymph nodes is to help filter the blood and remove bacterial cells.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

MATCHING

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description.

A. integumentary system D. nervous system

B. skeletal system E. endocrine system

C. muscular system F. cardiovascular system

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. system that contains the body’s heaviest organ

system that has the main function of transporting materials from one part of the body to

another

system that contains three types of organs: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

system that has a secondary function of storing calcium and phosphorus for the body

system that regulates body functions rapidly but its effects last for a short duration

system that regulates body functions slowly but its effects are long lasting

1. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 93 TOP: Integumentary system

2. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Cardiovascular (circulatory) system

3. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Muscular system4. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Skeletal system

5. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 94 TOP: Nervous system

6. ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Endocrine system

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description.

A. lymphatic and immune systems D. urinary system

B. respiratory system E. male reproductive system

C. digestive system F. female reproductive system

7. 8. 10. 11. 12. the urethra is part of only this one system in the female

system in which the liver is an accessory organ

9. system that produces ova

system that, along with the urinary system, helps regulate the pH of the body

a system other than the urinary system that includes the male urethra

system that helps move fat-related nutrients from the digestive system

7. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Urinary system

8. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 98 TOP: Digestive system

9. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Female reproductive system

10. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 97 TOP: Respiratory system

11. ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 99 TOP: Male reproductive system

12. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: Page 96 TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

SHORT ANSWER

1. 2. Give a brief description of the integumentary system and explain its functions.

ANS:

Answers will vary

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 93

TOP: Integumentary system

List the types of tissues found in the skeletal system and explain the function of each.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 943. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. TOP: Skeletal system

Name and explain the function of the three types of muscles in the muscular system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 94

TOP: Muscular system

List the organs and functions of the nervous system and explain how it functions differently

than the endocrine system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 94

TOP: Nervous system

List the organs of the endocrine system and explain how it functions differently than the

nervous system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 95

TOP: Endocrine system

Explain how nerve impulses and hormones have similar functions in their respective

systems.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Synthesis REF: Pages 94-95

TOP: Nervous system and endocrine system

List the structures and explain the function of the lymphatic system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 96

TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

What is the function of the body’s immune system? What proteins are involved in the

functioning of the immune system?

ANS:9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 96

TOP: Lymphatic and immune systems

List the structures and explain the functions of the respiratory system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 97

TOP: Respiratory system

List the primary and accessory organs of the digestive system and explain the functions of

the digestive system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 98

TOP: Digestive system

List the structures and explain the functions of the urinary system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 98

TOP: Urinary system

How is the reproductive system different from other systems in the body?

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 99

TOP: Reproductive system

List the structures and explain the functioning of the male reproductive system.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 99

TOP: Male reproductive system

List the structures and explain the functioning of the female reproductive system.

ANS:15. 16. 17. Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Pages 99-100

TOP: Female reproductive system

Name three “artificial organs.” Explain how they function to replace the damaged organ.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 102

TOP: Artificial organs

What is organ transplantation? List several rejection problems.

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Pages 102-103

TOP: Organ transplantation

Explain how stem cells can help solve the problem of too few organ donors. What are other

possible uses for stem cells?

ANS:

Answers will vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 103

TOP: Organ transplantation