Structure and Function of the Body Chapter 5 Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

Structure and Function of the Body:
Chapter 5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Organ -
correct answer ✅Structure made up of two or more kinds of tissue
and is organized to perform a more complex function than just one
type of tissue


System -
correct answer ✅Group of organs that together perform a more
complex function than does one oragan


Major Organ Systems -
correct answer ✅1. Integumentary
2. Skeletal
3. Muscular
4. Nervous
5. Endocrine
6. Cardiovascular
7. Lymphatic and Immune
8. Respiratory
9. Digestive
10. Urinary

,Structure and Function of the Body:
Chapter 5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
11. Reprductive


Integumentary System: Major Organ(s) -
correct answer ✅Skin
-aka integument
-Weighs 20 lbs or more in adults
-16% of total body weight
-heaviest organ


Appendages and Glands of the Skin -
correct answer ✅Structures attached to a main part
-hair
-nails
-sweat producing
-oil producing


Integumentary System: Functions -
correct answer ✅1. Protection (primary)

, Structure and Function of the Body:
Chapter 5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-against invasion by harmful bacteria, chemicals, and mechanical
injury to underlying structures
2. Regulation
-regulates body temp. by sweating and controlling blood flow
therefore heat loss at the body surface
3. Synthesizes
- important chemicals like Vitamin D
4. Senses
-temp., touch, pressure, pain, vibration, etc.
5. Eliminates
-water and salt on the skin


Skeletal System: Major Organ(s) -
correct answer ✅1. Bones (primary)
-206 of them
2. Cartilages
-type of tissues
-cushion bones that are linked together
-connects bone to one another