Body Systems

Review Guide
Skeletal system
1. What is the function of the skeletal system?
2. Bones are living things?

T or F

3. Bones are made of cells, proteins, and minerals.

T or F

4. What is osteoporosis and what causes it?

5. List 2 ways to help strengthen your bones.
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6. What is a concussion and list two signs of a concussion.
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7. The knee is hinge joint.

T or F

8. The hip is a hinge joint

T or F

9. The skeletal system is made up of 206 bones.

T or F

Muscular system
10. What is the function of the muscular system?
11. Voluntary muscles are muscles that you control. T or F
12. Give one example of a voluntary muscle.
13. Involuntary muscles are muscles that you cannot control.
14. Give one example of an involuntary muscle.
15. Smooth muscle is a voluntary muscle.

T or F

T or F

16. Cardiac muscle makes up the heart and is responsible for blood
circulation. T or F
17. Tendons connect muscle to bone.

T or F

18. Ligaments hold bones together.

T or F

19. Cartilage provides cushion and protection between bones.

T or F

20. Muscles work alone and do not need other muscles to create movement.
T or F
Nervous System
21. What is the function of the nervous system?
22. The brainstem controls breathing and other basic functions.

T or F

23. List two functions of the spinal cord.

24. Describe the purpose of the blood brain barrier.
25. Explain what reflexes are and why they are important.
26. The most common type of headache is a tension headache.

T or F

27. List three things that can cause headaches.

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28. List three factors that can influence depression.
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The cardiovascular system
29. What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
30. Does the heart always beat at the same pace? Explain why or why not.
31. What are the four blood types discussed in class?

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32. What is blood pressure?
33. What does it mean when you have high blood pressure and what is it
called?
34. List three ways to take care of your heart.
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Respiratory System
35. What is the function of the respiratory system?
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36. A hiccup is an involuntary spasm of the _____________________________.
37. The flap that covers the entrance of the trachea is called the
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38. List two functions of the sinuses.
39. When exhaling, Co2 is released and the diaphragm and chest muscles
relax.
T or F
Digestive System
40. What is the function of the digestive system?
41. What the purpose of the pancreas?
42. What is diabetes and list the two types.
43. The small intestines are responsible for preparing waste. T or F
44. Where is the appendix located?
45. What causes an appendicitis?

The Urinary system

46. What is the function of the urinary system?
47. Urine is liquid waste material.

T or F

48. Describe the function of the kidneys.

49. What gland assist in maintaining water balance?
50. List two common disorders of the urinary system.
The Immune system
51. What is the function of the immune system?
52. What is the function of the spleen?
53. What is the function of your lymph nodes?
54. List two ways to keep your immune system healthy.
The Integumentary system
55. What is the function of the Integumentary system?