Introduction to Human Biology
Lab #1: BI 112
Name _____________________
Using the choices provided, identify the organ systems to which the following organs or
functions belong. Insert the correct letter or term in the space provided.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Integumentary
Immune
Lymphatic
G. Nervous
H. Reproductive
I. Muscular
J. Respiratory
K. Skeletal
L. Urinary
____ 1. moves food through the digestive tract via peristalsis
____ 2. rids the body of nitrogenous wastes
____ 3. provides support, protection and a location for muscle attachment
____ 4. includes the heart
____ 5. breaks down nutrients into small particles that can be absorbed
____ 6. is damaged when you cut yourself or get a severe sunburn
____ 7. uses neurotransmitters to communicate between cells
____ 8. produces gametes, or cells with half the genetic material
____ 9. protects the body from cancer cells and bacteria that have invaded the body
____ 10. removes carbon dioxide from the blood
____ 11. removes and filters excess fluid in the tissues
____ 12. produces hormones
Please match the following descriptions with the appropriate medical specialization.
_____ Sherre had a lump removed from her breast and it was determined that the cells
were cancerous.
_____ Sara has had several kidney infections and her doctor is concerned that there
might be some permanent damage.
_____ Joanna is 78 and is having difficulty remembering things.
_____ Scott is overweight and there is concern that his thyroid gland is not producing the
correct amount of thyroxine.
____ Matt has phenylketonuria which is caused by a genetic defect at the cellular level.
____ Christy was found dead in her apartment. It was determined that she had taken a
lethal dose of prescription pills.
_____ Dr. Mckeon studies the occurrence of mosquito born diseases in a small
population in South America.
____ Erin is 16 and has severe acne that may eventually cause scarring.
____ Rachel is anemic and needs to see a specialist who deals with diseases of the blood.
____ Mac has problems with his vision and is worried that he may have glaucoma.
____ Sherry is an elderly woman with a prolapsed uterus.
____ Sarah is a soccer player with foot problems.
____ Stan has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
____ a premature baby must be assisted in breathing due to a lack of surfactant in the
lungs.
____ Joseph has a knee injury that was incurred during a football match.
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9.
epidemiology
gerontology
gynecology
cytology
urology
podiatry
toxicology
oncology
dermatology
10. endocrinology
11. hematology
12. cardiology
13. ophthalmology
14. orthopedics
15. neonatology