Body Organization
Study Guide
1.
What is the level of organization within living systems? (Hint: begin with cells…)
2.
What is a tissue? (pg. 206) 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
3.
A collection of two or more tissues that work together to perform a function is called
(p206) a) an organ b) b) a tissue team c) c) a cell family d) d) nervous tissue
4.
A group of organs that work together to perform body functions is an _____________
_______________ (p207)
5.
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
6.
The ______________ system provides a frame to support and protect the body and allows the body to move. (p211-highlighted)
7.
The skeletal system is made up of ___________, cartilage, and ____________ tissue.
(p210 first paragraph)
8.
Describe each of the major parts of the skeletal system: bones, ligaments, and tendons
(p211, 212, 215) c b a
9.
What major part of the skeletal system is labeled a in the diagram above?
10.
What major part of the skeletal system is labeled b in the diagram above?

11.
The ____________ system works with the skeletal system to allow movement.
(p214)
12.
The muscular system is made of three kinds of muscle: ___________, smooth, and
________________ muscle (p214 figure 1)
13.
The ___________________ system covers your body to protect your internal organs. (p218)
14.
Your _________, hair, and __________ are all part of the integumentary system.
(p218)
15.
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
The _________________ system transports blood throughout the body. (p232) 16.
17.
Which of the following are the main parts of the cardiovascular (circulatory) system? (p 232) 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
18.
Which of the following actions pumps blood through the body? (p233 figure 3) 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
19.
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
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.
The _________________ system helps your body get rid of bacteria and viruses and collects and returns fluid to the blood. (p 242)
22.
Which of the following are all parts of the lymphatic system? (p243) a) thymus, spleen, bone marrow, veins b) capillaries, nodes, alveoli, lungs c) tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, spleen d) vessels, killer T cells, hormones, heart
23.
The _____________________ system absorbs oxygen from the air and releases carbon dioxide. (p. 246)
24.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system? (p246) a) bronchioles b) alveoli c) trachea d) capillaries
25.
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
26.
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?
(p248 last paragraph) 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
27.
The ___________________ system breaks down food into nutrients. (p 260)
28.
Which of the following is NOT an organ used mainly by the digestive system? (p
260) a) stomach b) kidneys c) pancreas d) small intestine

29.
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
30.
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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
31.
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
32.
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
33.
The _________________ system consists of glands that send out chemical messages. (p296)
34.
The male __________________ system produces and delivers sperm for reproduction. (p 314)
35.
The ______________ reproductive system produces eggs and nourishes and protects the fetus. (p315)
36.
What are white blood cells? (p239)
37.
What is your body’s BEST line of defense? (Hint: It is also called your epidermis)