1. A system is best defined as
a. a group of different types of cells working together to perform a function
b. a group of different tissues working together to perform a function
c. a group of organs working together to perform a function
d. none of the above
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 85
OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction
2. The integumentary system of the body includes:
a. the skin
b. hair
c. specialized sense organs
d. all of the above
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 86
OBJ: 2 TOP: Integumentary system
3. The primary function of the integumentary system is
a. as a sense receptor
b. protection of underlying structures
c. body temperature regulation
d. manufacture of vitamin D
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 86
OBJ: 4 TOP: Integumentary system
4. The accessory structures of the skin include all of the following except
a. teeth
b. hair
c. nails
d. sweat glands
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 86
OBJ: 3 TOP: Integumentary system
5. The skeletal system includes all of the following except
a. bones
b. cartilage
c. tendons
d. ligaments
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 87
OBJ: 3 TOP: Skeletal system
6. The skeletal system contains about
a. 157 bones
b. 326 bones
, c. 411 bones
d. 206 bones
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 86
OBJ: 3 TOP: Skeletal system
7. The skeletal system does not
a. provide a rigid framework of support
b. produce blood cells
c. produce vitamin D
d. serve as a storage place for minerals
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 86
OBJ: 4 TOP: Skeletal system
8. The muscle that makes up the heart is
a. cardiac muscle
b. voluntary muscle
c. involuntary muscle
d. smooth muscle
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 87
OBJ: 3 TOP: Muscular system
9. Voluntary movement occurs when
a. cardiac muscle contracts
b. smooth muscle contracts
c. skeletal muscle contracts
d. all of the above
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 87
OBJ: 4 TOP: Muscular system
10. The muscular system functions to
a. provide movement
b. maintain body posture
c. generate heat
d. all of the above
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 87
OBJ: 4 TOP: Muscular system
11. The organs of the nervous system include all of the following except
a. the brain
b. nerves
c. the spinal cord
d. all of the above are organs of the nervous system
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
OBJ: 3 TOP: Nervous system
12. The functions of the nervous system include all of the following except
a. regulation of the immune response
, b. integration of body function
c. control of body functions
d. all of the above are functions of the nervous system
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
OBJ: 4 TOP: Nervous system
13. The nervous system performs the same general function as the
a. endocrine system
b. immune system
c. muscular system
d. lymphatic system
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
OBJ: 4 TOP: Endocrine system and Nervous system
14. The glands in the endocrine system are sometimes called
a. exocrine glands
b. digestive glands
c. ductless glands
d. hormones
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
OBJ: 3 TOP: Endocrine system
15. The endocrine gland not located in the skull is the
a. pineal gland
b. thymus gland
c. pituitary gland
d. hypothalamus
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
OBJ: 3 TOP: Endocrine system
16. The endocrine gland not located in the neck is the
a. thyroid gland
b. thymus gland
c. parathyroid gland
d. all of the above glands are located in the neck
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
OBJ: 3 TOP: Endocrine system
17. The endocrine gland not located in the abdomen is
a. the adrenal gland
b. the pancreas
c. the ovaries
d. all of the above glands are located in the abdomen
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 89
OBJ: 3 TOP: Endocrine system
18. The primary function of the cardiovascular system is
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