TEST BANK for Structure and Function of the Body
16th Edition Patton ISBN: 9780323597791 Chapters 1-22
Complete Guide.
urinary system organs - ANSWER kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
urinary system functions - ANSWER elimination of wastes, regulation of blood
volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid,
electrolyte and acid-base balance
integumentary system organs - ANSWER skin, hair, sweat glands, nails
integumentary system functions - ANSWER protection, water retention,
thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation
respiratory system function - ANSWER The body system in which oxygen is brought
into the body and carbon dioxide is released
Serous membrane - ANSWER thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities
and secretes a fluid that keeps the membrane moist; also called serosa
respiratory system organs - ANSWER nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea,
bronchi, lungs, alveoli
Mucous membrane - ANSWER The lining of various body cavities, including the
nose, ears, and mouth. Secrete mucus, a watery secretion that coats and protects
the cells of the membrane.
skeletal system functions - ANSWER provides support and protection for other
tissues, stores calcium and other minerals, forms blood cells
skeletal system organs - ANSWER bones, cartilage, ligaments
Proximal - ANSWER closest to the point of origin
lymphatic system functions - ANSWER defends against infection and disease,
returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
Lymphatic System Organs - ANSWER lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus,
spleen, tonsils
Muscular system function - ANSWER Skeletal muscles pull on bones to allow
movement.
muscular system organs - ANSWER muscles and tendons
, Superficial - ANSWER At or near the body's surface
nervous system functions - ANSWER Control, regulation, and coordination of other
systems, Sensation, Memory
nervous system organs - ANSWER brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
female reproductive system functions - ANSWER Production of eggs, site of
fertilization and fetal development, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones
female reproductive system organs - ANSWER ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus,
vagina, mammary glands
Lateral - ANSWER Away from the midline of the body
endocrine system function - ANSWER Hormone production, control and regulation of
other systems
Cutaneous membrane - ANSWER Known as the skin, a layer of epithelium resting
on a layer of connective tissue.
endocrine system organs - ANSWER pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland,
parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries
circulatory system function - ANSWER to move oxygen, nutrients, and other
molecules in blood throughout the body. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Circulatory organs - ANSWER heart, blood, blood vessels
Male reproductive system function - ANSWER production and delivery of sperm,
secretion of sex hormones
Male reproductive system organs - ANSWER testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles,
prostate gland, penis, scrotum
Medial - ANSWER Toward the midline of the body
Distal - ANSWER Farthest from the point of origin
Deep - ANSWER Away from the body surface; more internal
Superior - ANSWER Above
Anterior (Ventral) - ANSWER Toward the front of the body
Posterior (dorsal) - ANSWER Toward the back of the body
Inferior - ANSWER Below
Dorsal cavity - ANSWER includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
16th Edition Patton ISBN: 9780323597791 Chapters 1-22
Complete Guide.
urinary system organs - ANSWER kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
urinary system functions - ANSWER elimination of wastes, regulation of blood
volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid,
electrolyte and acid-base balance
integumentary system organs - ANSWER skin, hair, sweat glands, nails
integumentary system functions - ANSWER protection, water retention,
thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation
respiratory system function - ANSWER The body system in which oxygen is brought
into the body and carbon dioxide is released
Serous membrane - ANSWER thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities
and secretes a fluid that keeps the membrane moist; also called serosa
respiratory system organs - ANSWER nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea,
bronchi, lungs, alveoli
Mucous membrane - ANSWER The lining of various body cavities, including the
nose, ears, and mouth. Secrete mucus, a watery secretion that coats and protects
the cells of the membrane.
skeletal system functions - ANSWER provides support and protection for other
tissues, stores calcium and other minerals, forms blood cells
skeletal system organs - ANSWER bones, cartilage, ligaments
Proximal - ANSWER closest to the point of origin
lymphatic system functions - ANSWER defends against infection and disease,
returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
Lymphatic System Organs - ANSWER lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus,
spleen, tonsils
Muscular system function - ANSWER Skeletal muscles pull on bones to allow
movement.
muscular system organs - ANSWER muscles and tendons
, Superficial - ANSWER At or near the body's surface
nervous system functions - ANSWER Control, regulation, and coordination of other
systems, Sensation, Memory
nervous system organs - ANSWER brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
female reproductive system functions - ANSWER Production of eggs, site of
fertilization and fetal development, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones
female reproductive system organs - ANSWER ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus,
vagina, mammary glands
Lateral - ANSWER Away from the midline of the body
endocrine system function - ANSWER Hormone production, control and regulation of
other systems
Cutaneous membrane - ANSWER Known as the skin, a layer of epithelium resting
on a layer of connective tissue.
endocrine system organs - ANSWER pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland,
parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries
circulatory system function - ANSWER to move oxygen, nutrients, and other
molecules in blood throughout the body. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Circulatory organs - ANSWER heart, blood, blood vessels
Male reproductive system function - ANSWER production and delivery of sperm,
secretion of sex hormones
Male reproductive system organs - ANSWER testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles,
prostate gland, penis, scrotum
Medial - ANSWER Toward the midline of the body
Distal - ANSWER Farthest from the point of origin
Deep - ANSWER Away from the body surface; more internal
Superior - ANSWER Above
Anterior (Ventral) - ANSWER Toward the front of the body
Posterior (dorsal) - ANSWER Toward the back of the body
Inferior - ANSWER Below
Dorsal cavity - ANSWER includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
