Chapter 8 Flashcards
Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
Capillary
A tiny blood vessel; food, oxygen, and other substances pass from the capillaries Into the cells
Cell
The basic unit of body structure
Digestion
The process of physically and chemically breaking down food so it can be absorbed for use by the cells
Hemoglobin
The substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood it’s color
Hormone
A chemical substance secreted by the endocrine oxygen into the bloodstream
Immunity
Protection against a disease or condition; the person will not get or be affected by the disease
Menstruation
The process in which the lining of the uterus breaks up and is discharged from the body through the vagina
Metabolism
The burning of food for heat and energy by the cells
Organ
Groups of tissues with the same function
Peristalsis
Involuntary muscle contractions in the digestive system that move food down the esophagus through the alimentary canal
Respiration
The process of supplying the cells with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from them
System
Organs that work together to perform special functions
Tissue
A group of cells with similar functions
Vein
A blood vessel that returns blood to the heart
The basic unit of body structure is the A. Cell B. Neuron C. Nephron D. Ovum
A. Cell
The outer layer of the skin is called the A. Dermis B. Epidermis C. Integument D. Myelin
B. Epidermis
Which is not a function of the skin?
A. Provides the protective covering for the body
B. Regulates body temperature
C. Senses cold, pain, touch, and pressure
D. Provides the shape and framework for the body
D. Provides the shale and framework for the body
Skeletal muscles A. Are under involuntary control B. Appear smooth C. Are under voluntary control D. Appear striped and smooth
C. Are under voluntary control
The highest functions in the brain take place in the A. Cerebral cortex B. Medulla C. Brain stem D. Spinal nerves
A. Cerebral cortex
The ear is involved with A. Regulating body movement B. Balance C. Smoothness of body movements D. Controlling involuntary muscles
B. Balance
The liquid part of the blood is the A. Hemoglobin B. Red blood cell C. Plasma D. White blood cell
C. Plasma
Which part of the heart pumps blood to the body? A. Right atrium B. Left atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left ventricle
D. Left ventricle
Which carry blood away from the heart? A. Capillaries B. Veins C. Venules D. Arteries
D. Arteries
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged A. In the bronchi B. Between the alveoli and capillaries C. Between the kings and pleura D. In the trachea
B. Between the alveoli and capillaries
Digestion begins in the A. Mouth B. Stomach C. Small intestine D. Colon
A. Mouth
Most food absorption takes place in the A. Stomach B. Small intestine C. Colon D. Large intestine
B. Small intestine
Urine is formed by the A. Jejunum B. Kidneys C. Bladder D. Liver
B. Kidneys
Urine passes from the body through The A. Ureters B. Urethra C. Anus D. Nephrons
B. Urethra
The male sex gland is called the A. Penis B. Semen C. Testis D. Scrotum
C. Testis
The male sex cell is the A. Semen B. Ovum C. Gonad D. Sperm
D. Sperm
The female sex gland is the A. Ovary B. Cervix C. Uterus D. Vagina
A. Ovary
The discharge of the lining of the uterus is called A. The endometrium B. Ovulation C. Fertilization D. Menstruation
D. Menstruation
The endocrine glands secrete A. Hormones B. Mucus C. Semen D. Insulin
A. Hormones
The immune system protects the body from A. Low blood sugar B. Disease and infection C. Loss of fluid D. Stunted growth
B. Disease and infection
