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Exam

Name___________________________________

SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Figure 1.1

Using Figure 1.1, match the following cavities:

1) Thoracic cavity. 1)

2) Cranial cavity. 2)

3) Abdominal cavity. 3)

4) Vertebral cavity. 4)

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Figure 1.2

Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram:

5) Information about body temperature is sent through afferent pathways to the brain. 5)

6) Free nerve endings in the skin detect changes in skin temperature (getting warmer). 6)

7) Appropriate response information is sent through efferent pathways. 7)

8) A change in the temperature of the external environment (getting warmer). 8)

9) Sweat glands are stimulated as well as blood being distributed to the skin to allow cooling

of the body to return the body's temperature to a physiological level.

9)

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.

Match the following systems to their functions:

10) Provides the force to move bones

about their joints.

11) Responds to environmental changes

by transmitting appropriate electrical

impulses.

12) Provides a ridged framework to

support the body and stores minerals.

13) Prevents water loss, entry of germs

into the body and synthesizes vitamin

D.

A) Nervous

B) Integumentary

C) Muscular

D) Skeletal

10)

11)

12)

13)

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Match the following systems to their functions:

14) Controls the body with chemical

molecules called hormones.

15) Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the

tissues.

16) A functional organ system which

provides a means of protecting us

from foreign invaders.

17) Picks up and cleans excess fluid from

tissues.

A) Endocrine

B) Lymphatic

C) Cardiovascular

D) Immune

14)

15)

16)

17)

Match the following examples of feedback mechanisms:

18) Used for changes in blood glucose

levels.

19) Used for changes in blood pressure.

20) Used for blood clotting.

21) Used for childbirth.

A) Negative feedback

B) Positive feedback

18)

19)

20)

21)

Match the following systems and organs:

22) Arteries, veins, heart.

23) Trachea, bronchi, alveoli.

24) Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary.

25) Esophagus, large intestine, rectum.

26) Kidneys, bladder, ureters.

A) Cardiovascular

B) Endocrine

C) Urinary

D) Digestive

E) Respiratory

22)

23)

24)

25)

26)

Match the following cavities and organs:

27) Stomach.

28) Heart.

A) Abdominal

B) Thoracic

27)

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