AP Biology - Body Systems Review

Complete Answer Key | Term 3 Review

Chapter 13: Nervous System Review

Question 1
Which of the following is responsible for transmitting a nerve impulse over a long distance?
Answer: C. Axon
Question 2
The movement of food through the intestine
Answer: D. Involuntary smooth muscle contractions
Question 3
The involuntary movements of the nervous system that have both autonomic and somatic function
Answer: A. Reflex arc
Question 4
The nervous system includes the
Answer: D. Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Question 5
The coordination of skeletal muscles in the initiation of a "fight or flight" response
Answer: A. Sympathetic nervous system
Question 6
The part of a sensory neuron that initially receives the stimulus in a receptor cell is the
Answer: A. Dendrite
Question 7
A neuron to the central nervous system (CNS) is a(n)
Answer: D. Afferent neuron
Question 8
The type of neuron that is found only in the central nervous system (CNS)
Answer: B. Interneuron
Question 9
Sensory neurons carry messages to
Answer: C. The central nervous system
Question 10
The spinal cord
Answer: D. Contains both white and gray matter
Question 11
Sensory receptors initiate nerve impulses in
Answer: B. Sensory neurons
Question 12
A description of calcium ions
Answer: D. Trigger neurotransmitter release
Question 13
The opening of the sodium gates plays an important role
Answer: D. In depolarization
Question 14
Resting potential in a neuron is maintained by
Answer: A. Sodium-potassium pump
Question 15
Which organelle would be required in large numbers by a cell whose membrane is often depolarized?
Answer: B. Mitochondria

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Chapter 13: Excretory System Review

Question 1
Which structure carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?
Answer: B. Urethra
Question 2
The muscular sac that stores urine is the
Answer: B. Bladder
Question 3
Urine is formed in the
Answer: D. Kidney
Question 4
Excretion can be defined as the removal of
Answer: C. Metabolic wastes from the body
Question 5
The function of the ureter is to
Answer: C. Transport urine from the kidney
Question 6
Urine leaves the bladder through the
Answer: B. Urethra
Question 7
Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?
Answer: B. Producing urea from protein metabolism
Question 8
Which of the following structures would not be considered an organ of excretion?
Answer: D. Small intestine
Question 9
Production of urea occurs in the
Answer: B. Liver
Question 10
Which of the following metabolic wastes is excreted by the skin?
Answer: B. Urea

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Anatomy Diagrams - Labeling Guide

Nephron (Kidney) Diagram

Label 1: Glomerulus - Network of capillaries where filtration begins
Label 2: Bowman's capsule - Cup-shaped structure surrounding glomerulus
Label 3: Proximal convoluted tubule - First twisted section after Bowman's capsule
Label 4: Loop of Henle (descending limb) - Downward loop section
Label 5: Loop of Henle (ascending limb) - Upward loop section
Label 6: Distal convoluted tubule - Second twisted section
Label 7: Collecting duct - Final tube where urine collects
Label 8: Afferent arteriole - Blood vessel bringing blood to glomerulus
Label 9: Efferent arteriole - Blood vessel carrying blood away from glomerulus
Label 10: Peritubular capillaries - Network of capillaries around tubules

Breast Anatomy Diagram

Label 1: Nipple - Protruding structure at center of breast
Label 2: Areola - Darker circular area surrounding nipple
Label 3: Mammary glands (lobules) - Milk-producing glands
Label 4: Lactiferous ducts - Tubes carrying milk to nipple
Label 5: Lactiferous sinus - Milk storage area near nipple
Label 6: Adipose tissue (fat) - Fatty tissue giving breast its size/shape
Label 7: Pectoralis major muscle - Chest muscle beneath breast
Label 8: Ribs - Bones of chest wall
Label 9: Suspensory ligaments (Cooper's ligaments) - Support structures

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