human body Flashcards

1
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What is the largest organ in the human body?

A

The skin.

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2
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True or False: The human body has 206 bones.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.

A

circulatory

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4
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What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

A

Smooth muscle.

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5
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Name the three types of blood vessels in the human body.

A

Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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6
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Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs?

A

The liver.

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7
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What is the function of red blood cells?

A

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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8
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance? A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum C) Brainstem

A

B) Cerebellum.

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True or False: The human heart has four chambers.

A

True.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for the production of hormones.

A

endocrine

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11
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What type of connective tissue stores fat in the body?

A

Adipose tissue.

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12
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

A

To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Name the two main types of cells in the nervous system.

A

Neurons and glial cells.

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14
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue? A) Cardiac B) Skeletal C) Connective

A

C) Connective.

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15
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True or False: The pancreas is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems.

A

True.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The _____ system helps protect the body from infection.

17
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney?

A

The nephron.

18
Q

What is the role of platelets in the human body?

A

To help with blood clotting.

19
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? A) Producing hormones B) Protecting organs C) Facilitating digestion

A

B) Protecting organs.

20
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What part of the human body is primarily responsible for the sense of smell?

A

The olfactory bulb.

21
Q

True or False: The small intestine is longer than the large intestine.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP.

A

mitochondrion

23
Q

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

A

Ball-and-socket joint.

24
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Name the four main types of tissue in the human body.

A

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

25
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients? A) Stomach B) Small intestine C) Large intestine
B) Small intestine.
26
What is the primary role of the lymphatic system?
To maintain fluid balance and support the immune system.