NU - 110 INTEGRATED HUMAN SCIENCES EXAM 1 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER -The study of body structure
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER -The study of body function
Level of organization - CORRECT ANSWER -Chemicals, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, body as a
whole
The outermost body system - CORRECT ANSWER -integumentary system
integumentary system protects from - CORRECT ANSWER -Injury and infection
The body's basic framework - CORRECT ANSWER -skeletal system
How many bones are in the human body? - CORRECT ANSWER -206
What are attached to bones and produce movement of the skeleton? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Muscles
function of muscular system - CORRECT ANSWER -Gives the body structure, protect organs, and
maintain posture
What muscle is present in the walls of blood vessels and many organs? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Smooth muscle
What muscle constitutes the bulk of the heart wall? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiac muscle
,Body system that contains the brain, spinal cord, and nerves - CORRECT ANSWER -Nervous
system
The nervous system also includes - CORRECT ANSWER -The special sense organs and receptors
of the general senses
What are the special sense organs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Eyes, ears, tastebuds, and organs of
smell
What are the receptors of general senses? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pain and touch
endocrine system organs - CORRECT ANSWER -endocrine glands
Endocrine glands are grouped together because - CORRECT ANSWER -They share a similar
function
All endocrine glans produce - CORRECT ANSWER -Hormones which regulate body activities such
as growth, nutrient utilization, and reproduction
Examples of endocrine glands - CORRECT ANSWER -pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and
pineal glands
nervous system and endocrine system work together to - CORRECT ANSWER -control body
functions and responses
The heart, blood vessels, and blood are in which system? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiovascular
system
,The cardiovascular system pumps blood to all body tissues to bring - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nutrients, oxygen, and other needed substances
Which body system carries waste materials away from tissues to points where they can be
eliminated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic vessels assist in - CORRECT ANSWER -Circulation by returning fluids from the tissues
to the blood
Lymphatic organs include - CORRECT ANSWER -tonsils, thymus, spleen
Lymphatic organic do what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Play a role in immunity, protecting against
disease
Lymphatic system aids in the absorption of - CORRECT ANSWER -dietary fats
lymph - CORRECT ANSWER -fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system
The respiratory system takes in air and conducts it to the areas in the lungs designed for -
CORRECT ANSWER -Gas exchange
What role does the cardiovascular system play in the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oxygen passes from the air into the blood and is carried to all tissues by the cardiovascular
system
How is carbon dioxide expelled? - CORRECT ANSWER -It is taken by the circulation from the
tissues back to the lungs and expelled through the respiratory system
, The digestive system is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER -All organs that are involved with
taking in nutrients, converting them into a form that body cells can use, and absorbing them
into the circulation.
Organs of the digestive system include: - CORRECT ANSWER -mouth, pharynx, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
The respiratory system and digestive system work together to - CORRECT ANSWER -Generate
energy to fuel all body activities
The main purpose of the urinary system - CORRECT ANSWER -Rid the body of waste products
and excess water
urinary system organs - CORRECT ANSWER -kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Which body system is the main mechanism for balancing the volume and composition of body
fluids? - CORRECT ANSWER -Urinary system
reproductive system includes - CORRECT ANSWER -The external sex organs and all related
internal structures that are concerned with the production of offspring
-tomy - CORRECT ANSWER -to cut
dissect - CORRECT ANSWER -to cut apart
physio - CORRECT ANSWER -nature
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER -The study of body structure
Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER -The study of body function
Level of organization - CORRECT ANSWER -Chemicals, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, body as a
whole
The outermost body system - CORRECT ANSWER -integumentary system
integumentary system protects from - CORRECT ANSWER -Injury and infection
The body's basic framework - CORRECT ANSWER -skeletal system
How many bones are in the human body? - CORRECT ANSWER -206
What are attached to bones and produce movement of the skeleton? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Muscles
function of muscular system - CORRECT ANSWER -Gives the body structure, protect organs, and
maintain posture
What muscle is present in the walls of blood vessels and many organs? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Smooth muscle
What muscle constitutes the bulk of the heart wall? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiac muscle
,Body system that contains the brain, spinal cord, and nerves - CORRECT ANSWER -Nervous
system
The nervous system also includes - CORRECT ANSWER -The special sense organs and receptors
of the general senses
What are the special sense organs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Eyes, ears, tastebuds, and organs of
smell
What are the receptors of general senses? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pain and touch
endocrine system organs - CORRECT ANSWER -endocrine glands
Endocrine glands are grouped together because - CORRECT ANSWER -They share a similar
function
All endocrine glans produce - CORRECT ANSWER -Hormones which regulate body activities such
as growth, nutrient utilization, and reproduction
Examples of endocrine glands - CORRECT ANSWER -pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and
pineal glands
nervous system and endocrine system work together to - CORRECT ANSWER -control body
functions and responses
The heart, blood vessels, and blood are in which system? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiovascular
system
,The cardiovascular system pumps blood to all body tissues to bring - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nutrients, oxygen, and other needed substances
Which body system carries waste materials away from tissues to points where they can be
eliminated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic vessels assist in - CORRECT ANSWER -Circulation by returning fluids from the tissues
to the blood
Lymphatic organs include - CORRECT ANSWER -tonsils, thymus, spleen
Lymphatic organic do what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Play a role in immunity, protecting against
disease
Lymphatic system aids in the absorption of - CORRECT ANSWER -dietary fats
lymph - CORRECT ANSWER -fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system
The respiratory system takes in air and conducts it to the areas in the lungs designed for -
CORRECT ANSWER -Gas exchange
What role does the cardiovascular system play in the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oxygen passes from the air into the blood and is carried to all tissues by the cardiovascular
system
How is carbon dioxide expelled? - CORRECT ANSWER -It is taken by the circulation from the
tissues back to the lungs and expelled through the respiratory system
, The digestive system is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER -All organs that are involved with
taking in nutrients, converting them into a form that body cells can use, and absorbing them
into the circulation.
Organs of the digestive system include: - CORRECT ANSWER -mouth, pharynx, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
The respiratory system and digestive system work together to - CORRECT ANSWER -Generate
energy to fuel all body activities
The main purpose of the urinary system - CORRECT ANSWER -Rid the body of waste products
and excess water
urinary system organs - CORRECT ANSWER -kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Which body system is the main mechanism for balancing the volume and composition of body
fluids? - CORRECT ANSWER -Urinary system
reproductive system includes - CORRECT ANSWER -The external sex organs and all related
internal structures that are concerned with the production of offspring
-tomy - CORRECT ANSWER -to cut
dissect - CORRECT ANSWER -to cut apart
physio - CORRECT ANSWER -nature
