PLTW: HBS EOC Exam Review Questions & Answers 2023/2024

PLTW: HBS EOC Exam Review Questions & Answers 2023/2024 What is the function of the urinary system? - ANSWER-To filter blood, remove waste in the form of urine What are the four organs involved in the urinary system? - ANSWER-Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra What is the function of the kidney? - ANSWER-To filter blood and create urea What are ureters? - ANSWER-Tubes that transfer the urea from the kidney to the bladder What is the bladder? - ANSWER-Holds the urine until it can be removed What is the urethra? - ANSWER-Transports the urine out of the body What is the function of the nervous system? - ANSWER-Information collection and response, control of basic body functions What organs/structures are involved in the nervous system? - ANSWER-Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sensory organs What are peripheral nerves? - ANSWER-Nerves that carry signals to and from limbs What is the function of the immune system? - ANSWER-Prevents and eliminates infections What are the organs of the immune system? - ANSWER-Thymus, tonsils, appendix, spleen, lymph nodes, skin