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Unit 3: Human Body Systems Exam

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Section 1 - Anatomical Terms
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Cells and Levels of Organization
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Body Systems
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Question 1
1.

Which of the following describes anatomical position?

Question 2
2.

Which letter shows a transverse plane?

Question 3
3.

Which term means closer to the surface of the body?

Question 4
4.

The fingers are __________________ to the elbow.

Question 5
5.

The belly button is ______________ to the shoulder.

Question 6
6.

The heart is ____________________ to the diaphragm.

Question 7
7.

The thigh is ___________________ to the knee

Question 8
8.

Which organelle contains DNA and genetic instructions for life?

Question 9
9.

Which level of organization is made up of groups of cells working together?

Question 10
10.

Match the level of organization to it's example.

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Organ system
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Neuron
Tissue
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Connective
Cell
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Stomach
Organ
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Circulatory
Question 11
11.

What are the 4 different types of tissues found in the human body?

Question 12
12.

Hydroxyapatite is a chemical that contains a lot of the mineral calcium. Name an example of a structure in the human body that likely contains this calcium-rich mineral

Question 13
13.

What is the smallest piece of matter that maintains the chemical and physical properties of a given element.

Question 14
14.

Which division of the nervous system includes sensory and motor nerves that carry commands to and from your brain?

Question 15
15.

Match the nervous system structure to it's function.

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brainstem
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controls vital life functions
sensory nerve
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carries information from the environment to the central nervous system
neuron
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transmits electrical impulses
Question 16
16.

Two neurons meet at the _______________

Question 17
17.

Describe an action potential. Use all of the following terms in your response: Neuron, calcium ions, threshold, action potential, sodium ions, calcium channel, neurotransmitter, sodium channel, vesicles

Question 18
18.

Which of the following best describes how muscles work?

Question 19
19.

Match the following with their function

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Ligament
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Connects bone to bone
Cartilage
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Reduces friction between bones & cushions
Muscle Fibers
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Shorten & contract to produce movement
Tendons
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Connect muscle to bone
Question 20
20.

Which digestive organ does the majority of digestion & absorption of nutrients occur?

Question 21
21.

Which structure is the liver?

Question 22
22.

Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is true?

Question 23
23.

Which part of blood helps our bodies fight disease?

Question 24
24.

From a virus’s perspective, why is the host important?