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Chapter 7

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Silica is a mineral that is important to the production of collagen protein.
 

 2. 

Organic food products may also be called free range and natural.
 

 3. 

Not all of the body’s systems require water to function efficiently.
 

 4. 

Berries are a great source of flavonoids, which fight free radicals and increase vitamin C.
 

 5. 

Physiology is the study of the body structures and how they are organized.
 

 6. 

The study of body functions and performance is called physiology.
 

 7. 

The body is composed of 12 main systems.
 

 8. 

Mental activities are under the control of the brain.
 

 9. 

Certain acids and salts are known to stimulate muscle tissue.
 

 10. 

The bones that form the forehead are called the temporal bones.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The study of body functions and activities is called _____.
a.
anatomy
c.
kinetics
b.
physiology
d.
biology
 

 2. 

_____ are the basic unit of all living things.
a.
Organs
c.
Cells
b.
Tissues
d.
Bacteria
 

 3. 

Skin is _____ tissue.
a.
dermal
c.
connective
b.
muscle
d.
epithelial
 

 4. 

A group of body organs acting together creates _____.
a.
a body system
c.
a biosphere
b.
an ecosystem
d.
an integumentary system
 

 5. 

How many bones make up the face?
a.
13
c.
5
b.
14
d.
6
 

 6. 

There are _____ types of muscle tissue.
a.
one
c.
four
b.
two
d.
three
 

 7. 

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called _____.
a.
dermis
c.
cranium
b.
epicranius
d.
scalp
 

 8. 

The _____ is part of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and extends down to the lower extremities.
a.
spine
c.
vertebra
b.
cranium
d.
spinal cord
 

 9. 

Blood removes _____ and waste from cells.
a.
oxygen
c.
fats
b.
plasma
d.
carbon dioxide
 

 10. 

The _____ system protects the body from disease by destroying disease-causing microorganisms.
a.
cardiovascular
c.
nervous
b.
lymphatic/immune
d.
respiratory
 

 11. 

Sweat glands are classified as _____ because they have ducts.
a.
endocrine
c.
hormones
b.
subdermal
d.
exocrine
 

 12. 

Wastes are eliminated from the body by structures in the _____ system.
a.
excretory
c.
cardiovascular
b.
lymphatic/immune
d.
endocrine
 

 13. 

_____ foods are prepared in their natural state and have not been processed or altered.
a.
Whole
c.
Fibrous
b.
Vegetarian
d.
Organic
 

 14. 

_____ foods are processed without chemical food additives.
a.
Organic
c.
Vegetarian
b.
Whole
d.
Fibrous
 

 15. 

Posture is maintained by the use of _____ muscles.
a.
striated
c.
cardiac
b.
nonstriated
d.
involuntary
 



 
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