Name:Human Body Unit Review

Chapter 1- Introduction to the Human Body

  1. Describe how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems are related
  1. Name and describe the four types of tissues
  1. Explain what homeostasis is and give a few examples
  1. Explain how organ systems work together (Discuss at least 2 examples)

Chapter 2- Integumentary

  1. Briefly describe the structure of the two layers of skin and their function
  1. Explain the role of melanin
  1. Explain the role of hair

Chapter 3- Skeletal

  1. Describe four functions of bones
  1. Describe three types of joints and include a diagram of each

Chapter 4- Muscular

  1. List three kinds of muscle tissue & an example of where each can be found in the body
  1. Describe how skeletal muscles move bones

Chapter 5- Digestive System

  1. Explain the function of the small and large intestine
  1. Explain the relationship between the digestive system and the cardiovascular system.

Chapter 6– Cardiovascular/Circulation

  1. Name the main organ and 3 types of blood vessels – explain the structure and function of each
  1. Describe the two types of circulation of blood in the body

Chapter 7- Respiratory System

  1. Name the parts of the respiratory system and describe the system’s role for the body
  1. Discuss the relationship between the respiratory system and the cardiovascular system

Chapter 8 – Excretory System

  1. Explain the function of the Excretory and Urinary Systems
  1. Explain the various functions of the kidneys

Chapter 9 – Nervous System and Senses

  1. What is the smallest part of the nervous system? – draw and label the structures
  1. Explain how messages travel from neuron to neuron
  1. Explain the role of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System (include sensory division and motor division)
  1. Explain how light travels through the eye and an image is created in the brain.

Chapter 10- Endocrine System

  1. Explain the function of the endocrine system
  1. Explain the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Include the structure that links the two together.

Chapters 11 and 12– Disease and the Body’s Defenses

  1. Define pathogen and explain the 4 types (include an example of how each can be spread)that can cause infectious diseases

Type of Pathogen / Example of a disease it causes / How is it spread?
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Protozoa
  1. Explain the role of antibiotics
  1. Explain the cause of main type of noninfectious diseases: Cancer, Diabetes, and Allergies
  1. Explain the 3 types of first line defense: Physical Barriers, Chemical Barriers, and Biological Barriers
  1. Explain the 3 types of second line defenses: Inflammation, Phagocytosis, and Fever
  1. Describe the role of both B Cells and T Cells
  1. Explain how vaccines work