Final Exam Review- questions &
answers
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
✔️✔️ To regulate what enters and exits the cell
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP?
✔️✔️ The mitochondrion
What type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities?
✔️✔️ Epithelial tissue
Which system controls rapid responses using electrical signals?
✔️✔️ The nervous system
What is the basic unit of life?
✔️✔️ The cell
Which structure contains genetic material in eukaryotic cells?
✔️✔️ The nucleus
What type of muscle is involuntary and found in internal organs?
✔️✔️ Smooth muscle
What is the function of red blood cells?
✔️✔️ To transport oxygen
Which organ filters blood to remove waste products?
✔️✔️ The kidneys
What is homeostasis?
✔️✔️ The maintenance of a stable internal environment
Which bone protects the brain?
✔️✔️ The skull
What is the main function of white blood cells?
✔️✔️ To fight infection
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,Which organ produces bile?
✔️✔️ The liver
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
✔️✔️ Ball-and-socket joint
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
✔️✔️ Gas exchange
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
✔️✔️ The cerebellum
What is the role of the small intestine?
✔️✔️ Absorption of nutrients
Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
✔️✔️ Insulin
What type of tissue connects and supports body structures?
✔️✔️ Connective tissue
What is the function of the heart?
✔️✔️ To pump blood throughout the body
Which system includes glands that secrete hormones?
✔️✔️ The endocrine system
What is the function of the skin?
✔️✔️ Protection and temperature regulation
Which part of the neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?
✔️✔️ The axon
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
✔️✔️ Support and protection
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
✔️✔️ Arteries
What is the role of enzymes in the body?
✔️✔️ To speed up chemical reactions
Which organ is responsible for filtering lymph?
✔️✔️ The lymph nodes
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, What is the function of the diaphragm?
✔️✔️ To aid in breathing
Which structure stores calcium in the body?
✔️✔️ Bones
What is the function of the large intestine?
✔️✔️ Water absorption and waste formation
Which system removes waste from the body?
✔️✔️ The urinary system
What type of cells produce antibodies?
✔️✔️ B lymphocytes
What is the role of hemoglobin?
✔️✔️ To bind and carry oxygen
Which organ controls body temperature and hunger?
✔️✔️ The hypothalamus
What type of blood cells help with clotting?
✔️✔️ Platelets
What is the function of the spinal cord?
✔️✔️ To transmit nerve signals
Which organ is involved in detoxification?
✔️✔️ The liver
What is the role of cartilage?
✔️✔️ To cushion joints
Which structure in the eye controls the amount of light entering?
✔️✔️ The iris
What is the function of the pancreas?
✔️✔️ To regulate blood sugar and aid digestion
Which system provides immunity against pathogens?
✔️✔️ The immune system
What is the role of synapses?
✔️✔️ To transmit signals between neurons
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