C458 HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS LATEST UPDATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
1. Which immune system Thymus Gland (see Unit 1: Module 1: en-
structure is the site where docrine system, one of the 8 major glands)
white blood cells gain the
ability to chemically identify
foreign agents?
2. Which body system forms Integumentary System (see Unit 1: Module 1:
a protective barrier? (In- Integumentary System)
tegumentary system, cen-
tral nervous system, or
both)
3. Which body system regu- Both! (see Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System
lates body temperature? (In- and Integumentary System)
tegumentary system, cen-
tral nervous system, or
both)
4. Which body system con- Central Nervous System
trols blood pressure? (In- (see Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System)
tegumentary system, cen-
tral nervous system, or
both)
5. Which body system regu- Central Nervous System
lates thirst and hunger? (In-
tegumentary system, cen- (see Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System)
tral nervous system, or
both)
6. Which body system reg- Central Nervous System
ulates muscle coordina-
tion? (Integumentary sys- (see Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System)
tem, central nervous sys-
tem, or both)
7. Muscular System: this mus- Striated Muscle.
cle moves all bones and Aka: Skeletal Muscle.
controls facial expressions There are straight lines visible on this muscle
,C458 HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS LATEST UPDATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
and eye movements. What when viewed under a microscope.
is the name of this mus- (See Unit 1: Module 1: Muscular System)
cle type? (Striated Mus-
cle, Smooth Muscle, Cardiac
Muscle)
8. Muscular System: this mus- Smooth Muscle.
cle lines the walls of inter- Aka: Visceral Muscle.
nal organs. What is the name Ex: intestines
of this muscle type? (Striat- (See Unit 1: Module 1: Muscular System)
ed Muscle, Smooth Muscle,
Cardiac Muscle)
9. Muscular System: this mus- Cardiac Muscle.
cle is a combination of both Located only in the heart.
the striated and smooth (See Unit 1: Module 1: Muscular System)
muscles. What is the name
of this muscle type? (Striat-
ed Muscle, Smooth Muscle,
Cardiac Muscle)
10. This body system receives The Nervous System
sensory input, sends sig- Aka: the "control center"
nals to the brain, regulates See Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System
homeostasis, and communi-
cates throughout the body
for movement. What is the
name of this body system?
11. There are two types of sys- The Central Nervous System
tems within the nervous Think: Brain and Spine
system, what is the name of See Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System
the system that consists of
nerves inside the brain and
spinal cord that send sig-
nals to other parts of the
body?
12. There are two types of sys- The Peripheral Nervous System
tems within the nervous Think: NOT brain and spine.
, C458 HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS LATEST UPDATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
system, what is the name of Ex: eyes, ears, nose, mouth.
the system that consists of See Unit 1: Module 1: Nervous System
nerves outside of the brain
and spinal cord that send
signals to other parts of the
body??
13. This body system works The Respiratory System
with the cardiovascular sys- Includes the:
tem to provide oxygen to -lungs (primary organ)
cells and to remove waste -alveoli: tiny air sacs in the lungs that transfer
products. carbon dioxide out of the body.
-passage ways for airflow
-upper tracts
-nose
-pharynx (throat)
-larynx (voice box)
-lower tracts
-trachea (windpipe)
-bronchial tree
-lungs
-blood vessels
-muscles
See: Unit 1: Module 1: Respiratory System
14. This body system trans- The Cardiovascular System
ports a constant supply of Capillaries deliver oxygen to organs.
nutrients and oxygen to Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the
body cells through the flow heart.
of blood. Circulation is the primary function.
See: Unit 1: Module 1: Cardiovascular System
15. This body system The Digestive System
processed food into mole-
cules that can be absorbed Includes the digestive tract and it's accessory
and used by the cells of the organs.
body.
Accessory organs:
-salivary glands (lubricate food, start carb
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller saraciousstuvia. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
