Body Organization Study Guide
1. What is a tissue? a.) a group of different types of cells b.) a system of living and dead cells
c.)a new cell that has many functions d.)a group of similar cells that work together (p206)
2. A collection of two or more tissues that work together to perform a function is called
a) an organ b) a tissue team c) a cell family d) nervous tissue (p206)
3. A group of organs that work together to perform body functions is an _____________
_______________ (p207)
4. Cells - _________________ - Organs – Organ Systems (p66)
5. The diagram above shows that tissues are made of a)organ systems b)cells c)organs d)tissue
6. Which of the following statements describes how two organ systems work together?
(p208 Figure 3)
a) The skeletal system and muscular system make it possible to move
b) The skeletal system and integumentary system work together to produce blood cells
c) The muscles of the muscular system contract and relax
d) The integumentary system protects the body from disease
7. The ______________ system provides a frame to support and protect the body and
allows the body to move. (p211-highlighted)
8. The skeletal system is made up of ___________, cartilage, and ____________ tissue.
(p210 first paragraph)
9. A ______-____-_________ joint allows you to move your arm in all directions (p212
10. The ____________ system works with the skeletal system to allow movement. (p214)
11. The muscular system is made of three kinds of muscle: ___________, smooth, and
________________ muscle (p214 figure 1)
12. The letter A in the above diagram points to a muscle that a) bends part of your body and is
called an extensor muscle. b) bends part of your body and is called a flexor muscle.
c) straightens part of your body and is called an extensor muscle. d) straightens part of your
body and is called a flexor muscle.
13. The letter B in the above diagram points to a muscle that a) bends part of your body and is
called an extensor muscle. b) bends part of your body and is called a flexor muscle.
c) straightens part of your body and is called an extensor muscle. d) straightens part of your
body and is called a flexor muscle.
14. The ___________________ system covers your body to protect your internal organs. (p218)
15. Your _________, hair, and __________ are all part of the integumentary system. (p218)
16. Which of the following correctly describes a cell, tissue, organ, and organ system?
a) osteoblasts, muscle tissue, skeletal system, bone b) digestive system, muscle cells,
cardiac muscle tissue, esophagus c) blood cells, bone, muscular system, muscle tissue
d) fat cells, epithelial tissue, sweat gland, integumentary system
17. The _________________ system transports blood throughout the body. (p232)
18. Which of the following are the main parts of the cardiovascular (circulatory) system?
a) nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and lungs b) thymus, lymph, lymph nodes, spleen, and
tonsils c) heart, arteries, capillaries, veins, blood d) esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and
large intestine (p 232)
19. Which of the following actions pumps blood through the body? a) the expansion of the heart
b) the contractions of the heart c) the expansion of blood vessels d) the contractions of the
blood vessels (p233 figure 3)
20. Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, organs form organ systems, and organ
systems form a complete organism. Which of the following correctly follows the
levels of organization from lower to higher? (p 233) a) heart, muscle tissue, circulatory system,
muscle cells b) muscle cells, muscle tissue, circulatory system, heart c) circulatory system,
heart, muscle tissue, muscle cells d) muscle cells, muscle tissue, heart, circulatory system
21. Which type of blood vessel allows for the exchange of gases between the blood and body
cells? (p 234) a) arteries b) capillaries c) veins d) ventricles
22. The _________________ system helps your body get rid of bacteria and viruses and collects
and returns fluid to the blood. (p 242)
23. Which of the following are all parts of the lymphatic system? a) thymus, spleen, bone marrow,
veins b) capillaries, nodes, alveoli, lungs c) tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, spleen
d) vessels, killer T cells, hormones, heart (p243)
24. The _____________________ system absorbs oxygen from the air and releases carbon
dioxide. (p. 246)
25. Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system? a) bronchioles b) alveoli
c) trachea d) capillaries (p246)
26. The esophagus connects the a) pharynx to the stomach b) stomach to the small intestine
c) kidneys to the nephrons d) stomach to the large intestine (p247 2nd paragraph)
27. Which organ passes oxygen to the blood? ( p248 figure 3)
a) lungs b) pharynx c) bronchus d) diaphragm
28. What systems are working together during the process of respiration? (p248)
a) respiratory and lymphatic systems b) respiratory and cardiovascular systems
c) lymphatic and cardiovascular systems d) respiratory, lymphatic, and cardiovascular
systems
29. The flow chart above shows how oxygen is taken into the body and used by cells to release
energy from food. Which of the following is most likely the missing step? a) Oxygen is
released as a waste b) Oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide. c) Excess oxygen is
carried away from body cells. d) Oxygen enters the blood and is carried throughout
the body (p248 last paragraph)
30. The ___________________ system breaks down food into nutrients. (p 260)
31. Which of the following is NOT an organ used mainly by the digestive system? a) stomach
b)kidneys c) pancreas d) small intestine (p 260)
32. The kidneys and the bladder are two of the main organs in which body system? (p268)
a) endocrine system b) reproductive system c) urinary system d) integumentary system
33. Which of the following statements best explains the urinary system’s major function? (p268)
a) removes waste from the blood and regulates your body’s fluids b) allows movement
by working with the skeletal system c) breaks down food into nutrients your body can absorb
d) receives and sends electrical messages throughout your body
34. What two organs make up the central nervous system? (p282) a) skin and vertebrae
b) cerebrum and eyes c) neurons and receptors d) brain and spinal cord
35. The ___________________ nervous system uses nerves to carry information to and from the
central nervous system. (p282)
36. What is the function of the nerve cell above? (p283-284) a) to absorb nutrients b) to transport
oxygen c) to transmit signals d) to contract and expand
37. The _________________ system consists of glands that send out chemical messages. (p296)
38. The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete _________________ and regulate
_________________ and development. (p296)
39. The male __________________ system produces and delivers sperm for reproduction. (p 314)
40. The ______________ reproductive system produces eggs and nourishes and protects the
fetus. (p315)