Anatomy Chapter 5

Question 1

What type of muscle helps control blood pressure?

Answer 1

Smooth muscle

Question 2

Which type of epithelial cells are stretchy and variably shaped?

Answer 2

Transitional

Question 3

Which structures in the lymphatic and immune system act as filters to capture unwanted infective agents?

Answer 3

Lymph nodes

Question 4

What type of membrane is associated with connective tissue?

Answer 4

Synovial membrane

Question 5

A collection of similar cells that act together to perform a function is known as a(n) __________.

Answer 5

tissue

Question 6

Tendons and ligaments are formed from what type of connective tissue?

Answer 6

Dense connective tissue

Question 7

What are stem cells?

Answer 7

Undifferentiated cells that can become tissue or organ-specific cells.

Question 8

Regulation of body temperature is a major function of which body system?

Answer 8

Integumentary system

Question 9

Which combining form is related to the gastrointestinal system?

Answer 9

hepat/o

Question 10

The renal tubules are an example of what type of epithelial cell type?

Answer 10

Cuboidal epithelium

Question 11

What is the primary cause of a buildup of pressure in the cardiovascular system?

Answer 11

Obstruction of arteries

Question 12

Which body system helps maintain the acid–base balance of the blood?

Answer 12

Urinary system

Question 13

How is a scar different from the original tissue?

Answer 13

It has less elasticity.

Question 14

What are the substances produced by the endocrine system that help control the body’s organs?

Answer 14

Hormones

Question 15

Which type of connective tissue is the hardest tissue in the body?

Answer 15

Bones

Question 16

Epithelial membranes have a layer of epithelial tissue and a thin bottom layer of _________ tissue.

Answer 16

connective

Question 17

The nervous system obtains information through _________.

Answer 17

sensations

Question 18

An organ is made up of a minimum of how many types of tissues?

Answer 18

Two

Question 19

What structure in the neuron receives sensory information?

Answer 19

Dendrite

Question 20

What system functions to store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus?

Answer 20

Skeletal system

Question 21

The carbon dioxide created by cellular metabolism is eliminated by which body system?

Answer 21

Respiratory

Question 22

What type of connective tissue consists of specialized cells in a watery substance?

Answer 22

Blood

Question 23

What type of membrane lines the openings to the outside world?

Answer 23

Mucous membranes

Question 24

Where is cardiac muscle found?

Answer 24

In the heart

Question 25

What type of muscle causes movement of the body?

Answer 25

Skeletal muscle

Question 26

Which statement is TRUE about connective tissue?

Answer 26

One function of connective tissue is to defend against infection.

Question 27

Which organ or structure is part of the respiratory system?

Answer 27

Larynx

Question 28

What is the function of blood immediately after injury to a blood vessel?

Answer 28

It forms a clot to prevent excess blood loss.

Question 29

The mouth, stomach, and intestines are structures in which body system?

Answer 29

Digestive system

Question 30

What system is required to produce offspring?

Answer 30

Reproductive system