Circulatory, Excretory Nervous & Endocrine system – PAP Test Review
What is the function of the circulatory system?
The circulatory system transports:
1)
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2)
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3)
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There are four basic types of tissue in our bodies:
1)
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2)
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4)
5)
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3)
4)
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Describe the function of the following organs of the circulatory system.
Heart
Atrium
Ventricle
Blood
vessels
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Red blood
cells
White
blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
- As they mature they lose their NUCLEUS so they can carry more oxygen.
- The average life span of a red blood cell is around 120 days.
Fill in the following chart for BLOOD TYPES:
BLOOD TYPE
ANTIGEN
ANITBODIES
A
ANTI-B
CAN GIVE
BLOOD TO
B
B AND AB
AB
NONE
ANTI-A & ANTI-B
CAN RECEIVE
BLOOD FROM
A,B,AB,O
O
Name the blood type above that is known as the…
 Universal donor

Universal recipient
List, in order, the correct pathway of blood through the heart:
1)
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6)
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2)
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7)
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3)
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8)
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4)
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9)
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5)
LUNGS
10)
TO THE BODY
What is the function of the excretory system?
The main organs of the excretory system are:
1)
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2)
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3)
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4)
5)
6)
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Filtration in the kidneys involves these three processes:
1)
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2)
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3)
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The individual filtering unit of the kidney is called a(n) ___________________________________.
Each kidney contains about ______________________________ nephrons.
Filtration, reabsorption, and excretion are three steps that occur in the:
1)
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2)
________________________________
3)
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List in order,
1)
2)
3)
4)
the pathway of urine through the urinary system:
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
The levels of organization, in order from smallest to largest are:
1)
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4)
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2)
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5)
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3)
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List the functions of the following blood cells
I.
White blood cells
II.
Red blood cells
III.
Platelets
List the 3 general functions of the nervous system.
1)
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2)
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3)
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Give an example of how the nervous system helps maintain life.
Write the function of each of the following organs/parts of the nervous system.
Brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal cord
Peripheral
nerves
Neurons
What are the major structures of the nervous system?
What are the 2 major groups of nervous system?
Describe the central nervous system. Include the two main organs and their functions
Describe the peripheral nervous system. – Include the neurons, & subsystems involved
Label the parts of a neuron and know what each part does.
Use an arrow to show the direction the electrical nerve impulse travels.
What is a synapse? Label and show on the picture above.
What is a neurotransmitter?
Describe the reflex arc pathway & explain the importance of reflexes.
What is the function of each of the following types of neurons?
 Sensory

Interneuron

Motor
Define reflex.
Name the 2 organs of the central nervous system.
What is the function of the spinal cord?
What are the 3 main parts of the brain and what is each of their functions?
What does grey matter contain?
What does white matter contain?
Compare the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
In what situations is the autonomic nervous system important?
Compare and contrast the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Define hormone.
List the main functions of the glands below.
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pineal
Hypothalamus
Adrenals
Pancreas
Ovaries(Females)
Testes(males)
How do hormones travel throughout the body?
What are steroids and how do they affect your body? Are they all bad?
What causes diabetes?
Describe a negative feedback loop and explain an example of one.
Describe a positive feedback loop and explain an example of one.
Compare and contrast the endocrine and nervous system.