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Human body Study Guide
These questions/concepts serve as a guide to summarize all of the concepts we learned in Unit 3. Some of the
concepts will be more prevalent (seen more) throughout the test compared to others.
1. The human body systems all focus on the concept of maintaining homeostasis. Explain, in your own words,
how each system plays a part in maintaining homeostasis.
2. Explain the difference between the axial and the appendicular skeleton.
3. Explain how bone can act like a lever.
4. Compare and contrast smooth, skeletal and cardiac muscles. Identify each as either voluntary or
involuntary and explain why.
5. Why are you sore after exercising?
6. Which gases are in the air that we breathe?
7. How is oxygen used by our body’s cells?
8. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
9. Why is it important to know your blood type?
10. Explain how the circulatory system works with the respiratory and muscular system.
11. Explain the difference between mechanical (physical) and chemical digestion.
12. Describe what happens to a piece of food as it is eaten and moves through your digestive system.
13. Explain how the urinary system transports waste out of the body (be sure to describe the four organs that
play a role in this process).
14. Describe the functions performed by the central nervous system.
15. Explain the difference between the voluntary and the autonomic nervous system.
16. How are hormones like messengers (explain three jobs that they perform)?
17. List two sets of hormones that have opposing actions. How do the actions of these hormones help maintain
homeostasis?
18. Explain the difference between active and passive immunity.
19. Explain what white blood cells are and what their function is.
20. How do the male and the female reproductive systems differ (describe the types of cells in each)
21. Explain what a specialized cell is.
22. Explain hierarchical organization using the following terms: tissues, cells, organ systems, human body, organs