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Study Guide
Human Body Systems
NERVOUS SYSTEM – Ch 35
1. (2 part) What is a neuron? Sketch one & label.
2. What part of the neuron receives impulses from other neurons?
3. What part of the neuron send impulses to other neurons?
4. What are nerves?
5. What is an action potential? Explain.
6. Describe the importance of the myelin sheath
7. Define synapse –
8. Define neurotransmitter –
9. Briefly describe how an impulse is transmitted across the synapse between
neurons.
10. Below, are the two main divisions of the nervous system
a. Central nervous system (CNS)
Name two main structures in the CNS:
b. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) – what makes up the PNS?
SKELETAL, MUSCULAR & INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEMS – Ch 36
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11. List the 5 functions of the skeletal system:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
12. The skeleton is divided into two parts: List the name and function of each
a.
b.
13. Label the 3 types of muscle tissue below:
14. Define:
a. Ligament
b. Tendon
15. Describe the importance of the skin.
CIRCULATORY & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM – Ch 37
16. What is the function of the red blood cell?
17. If a person has a low amount of platelets in their blood, what problems
might they have?
18. Label the heart below. Use p. 945 to help you! OMIT D, E & H!
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19. What is the function of the respiratory system?
20. How is oxygen transferred from the alveoli to the circulatory system?
21. Map the flow of air through the respiratory system.
_____________________________________________
__________________________________
22. Label the respiratory diagram below:
DIGESTIVE – Ch 38
Define and give the FUNCTION of the following:
23. Esophagus
24. Stomach
25. Small Intestine
26. Large Intestine
27. Liver
28. Pancreas
29. Gall bladder
30. Explain mechanical and chemical digestion. In what parts of the digestive
system does each type of digestion occur?
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31. Label the digestion diagram below:
EXCRETORY SYSTEM – Ch 38
32. What are the functions of the excretory system?
33. Label the excretory diagram below:
A.
B.
C,
D.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS – Ch 39
34. What is the function of the Endocrine system?
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35. What is a hormone?
36. What major processes do hormones control?
37. Explain how homeostasis is maintained by negative feedback
mechanisms.
38. Label the diagram below:
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM – Ch 39
Define:
39. placenta
40. sperm
41. egg (ova)
42. ovary
43. gametes
44. Where does fertilization occur?
45. Zygote
46. Label the diagram below:
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IMMUNE SYSTEM – Ch 40
47. What are some symptoms caused by inflammatory response?
48. Antibodies fight infections by …?
49. Name some non-specific defenses against invading pathogens.
50. Describe the difference between active & passive immunity.
51. What are Helper T cells?
52. What is a pathogen?
INTERACTIONS
53. Explain the relationship between the circulatory and respiratory systems.
54. Explain the relationship between the circulatory and endocrine systems.
55. Explain the relationship between the circulatory and digestive systems.
56. Which system is involved with every other body system?