CENTRE DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE BILINGUE

DU PERSONNEL DOMESTIQUE
‘C.Y.A’
BILINGUAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
FOR DOMESTIC PROFESSIONALS
Arrêté Nº 0293/MINEFOP/SG/DFOP/SDGSF/SACD du 02 Août 2021

Body Structure and Function

TRUE OR FALSE
Circle T for true, or circle F for false.
1. T F
The skin is the body's first line of defence against disease.
2. T F
The optic nerve is found in the ear.
3. T F
The immune system is made up of red blood cells.
4. T F
The tympanic membrane is found in the ear.
5. T F
Fingernails and toenails are part of the integumentary system.
6. T F
The peripheral nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
7. T F
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for fight, fright, or fight.
8. T F
Bones are dead.
9. T F
A function of the muscular system is to provide the body with heat.
10. T F
The function of the urinary system is to remove waste products from the blood.
11. T F
The process of cell division is called mitosis.
12. T F
The ball-and-socket joint allows movement in all directions.
13. T F
The hinge joint allows turning from side to side.
14. T F
The pivot joint allows movement in one direction.

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 15. T F
The pathways that conduct messages to and from the brain are contained in the spinal
cord.
16. T F
The small bones in the middle ear are called the malleus, incus, and anvil.
17. T F
The function of the lungs is to allow respiration.
18. T F
Urine is made up of waste products filtered out of the liver.
19. T F
The master gland of the endocrine system is the pituitary gland.
20. T F
The major function of the thyroid gland is to regulate calcium.
21. T F
Glucocorticoids regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates.
22. T F
Passive immunity is a natural process of developing antibodies within the body.
23. T F
Cartilage is connective tissue that prevents bone ends from rubbing together.
24. T F
Capillaries are the largest diameter blood vessels.
25. T F
Chemical digestion is the act of chewing food.

MULTIPLE RESPONSE

From the list below, choose all of the correct answers.

26. What are the basic structures of the cell?

A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Pleura
D. Cytoplasm
E. Synovial fluid
27. Which of the following are the structures that make up the circulatory system?
A. Blood

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 B. Kidney
C. Heart
D. Vessels
E. Spinal cord
28. Specialized connective tissue includes:
A. Blood
B. Bone
C. Muscle
D. Adipose
E. Dense fibrous
F. Nerve
29. The purpose of adipose tissue includes:
A. Supplies energy to surrounding cells
B. Assists in draining internal fluids
C. Acts as a cushion to the body
D. Supports surrounding structures
E. Transports hormones to target organs
F. Aids in body temperature regulation
30. Types of bones include:
A. Flat bones
B. Short bones
C. Irregular bones
D. Cartilage
E. Long bones
F. Spinal bones
G. Sesamoid bones

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Circle the correct answer.

31. What is the name of the body function that burns food for heat and energy?
A. Metabolism
B. Digestion
C. Peristalsis
D. Urination

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32. The urinary system consists of:
A. 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 2 urethras, 2 bladders
B. 2 kidneys, 1 bladder, 1 ureter, l urethra
C. Urethra and bladder only
D. 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 bladder, 1 urethra
33. Each system of the body is composed of:
A. Cells, tissues, and bones
B. Tissues, organs, and muscles
C. Bones, muscles, and tissues
D. Cells, tissues, and organs
34. Smooth muscles may be found in the:
A. Arms and legs
B. Body track
C. Digestive tract
D. Head and neck
35. Which statement is true about cardiac muscle?
A. It is classified as voluntary muscle
B. Is found only in the heart
C. It is used to create body heat
D. It is found in the dorsal cavity
36. Which statement about the integumentary system is true?
A. Consists of all four types of tissues working together
B. The epidermis is the innermost layer of the skin
C. The epidermis contains a vast supply of blood vessels
D. Dead cells of the epidermis contain pigment
37. The middle layer of the skin is called the:
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Subcutaneous
D. Fat
38. An example of a hinge joint is the:
A. Shoulder
B. Knuckles at the base of the fingers
C. Wrist

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 D. Knee
39. Tendons connect:
A. Muscles to muscles
B. Nerve cells to muscles
C. Bone to bone
D. Muscles to bones
40. What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
A. Artery
B. Vein
C. Vena cava
D. Capillary
41. The cerebellum:
A. Is also called the brain stem
B. Controls the body's senses
C. Regulates and controls body movement
D. Is considered the largest part of the brain
42. The highest functions of the brain take place in the:
A. Cerebral cortex
B. Medulla
C. Brain stem
D. Spinal nerve
43. The endocrine glands secrete substances called:
A. Hormones
B. Mucus
C. Semen
D. Insulin
44. What is the major function of the thyroid gland?
A. Regulates growth
B. Prevents excessive loss of fluids
C. Regulates metabolism
D. Regulates calcium use by the body
45. Besides serving as the organ of hearing, the ear is involved with:
A. Balance
B. Regulating body movements

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 C. Controlling involuntary muscles
D. Smoothness of body movements

MATCHING

Match the following statements with the correct terms.

A. Artery B. Capillary C. Cell D. Digestion E. Metabolism F. Organ G. Peristalsis H. System
I. Tissue J. Vein
46. _____ Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
47. _____ Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
48. _____ Tiny blood vessel that allows food, oxygen, and other substances to pass to the
cells
49. _____ Basic unit of body structure
50. _____ Group of cells with the same function
51. _____ Group of tissues with the same function
52. _____ Organs that work together to perform special functions
53. _____ Process of physically and chemically breaking down food so it can be absorbed
for use by the cells of the body
54. _____ Muscle contractions in the digestive system that move food through the
alimentary canal
55. _____ Burning of food by the cells to produce heat and energy

Match the four basic types of tissue with their functions.

56. _____ Epithelial tissue A. Anchors, connects, and supports other body tissues
57. _____ Connective tissue B. Relays information to and from the brain and throughout the body
58. _____ Muscle tissue C. Allows the body to move by stretching and contracting
59. _____ Nerve tissue D. Covers internal and external body surfaces
Match the bone with the correct description of what the bone does.

60. _____ Long bones A. Allow skill and ease in movement

61. _____ Short bones B. Protect the organs
62. _____ Flat bones C. Bear the weight of the body
63. _____ Irregular bones D. Allow various degrees of movement and flexibility
Match the following statements with one of the terms related to the digestive and urinary
systems.

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 64. _____ Structure that adds digestive juices to chyme A. Bladder
65. _____ Semi-liquid food mixture formed in stomach B. Chyme
66. _____ Portion of the gastrointestinal tract that absorbs food C. Colon
67. _____ Portion of the gastrointestinal tract that absorbs water D. Duodenum
68. _____ Produces digestive juices E. Jejunum
69. _____ Produces bile F. Kidney
70. _____ Basic working unit of the kidney G. Liver
71. _____ Hollow muscular sac that stores urine H. Meatus
72. _____ Structure that allows urine to pass from the bladder I. Nephron
73. _____ Opening from the bladder at the end of the urethra J. Pancreas
74. _____ Bean-shaped structure that produces urine K. Urethra
75. _____ Moistens food particles in the mouth L. Saliva
Match the correct pituitary hormone with the effect it has on the body.

76. _____ Growth hormone A. Enables thyroid gland function

77. _____ Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) B. Prevents the kidneys from excreting excessive
amounts of water
78. _____ Adrenocorticotropic hormone C. Causes the uterine muscles to contract during
(ACTH) childbirth
79. _____ Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) D. Causes growth of muscles, bones, and other
organs
80. _____ Oxytocin E. Stimulates the adrenal gland

Match the action of the hormone with the correct hormone.

81. _____ Released by pancreas and regulates sugar in blood A. Epinephrine

82. _____ Sex hormone secreted by testes B. Estrogen
83. _____ Sex hormone secreted by ovaries C. Insulin
84. _____ Regulates metabolism D. Parathyroid hormone
85. _____ Regulates calcium levels in body E. Testosterone
86. _____ Stimulates body to produce energy during emergencies F. Thyroxine
Match the special cells or substances in the immune system to their function in protecting
the body.

87. _____ Antibodies A. Cause the body to produce antibodies

88. _____ Antigens B. Produce antibodies

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 89. _____ Phagocytes C. Cause the production of antibodies that circulate
in the plasma
90. _____ Lymphocytes D. Destroy invading cells or attract other cells that
destroy invading cells
91. _____ B lymphocytes E. Attack and destroy abnormal or unwanted
(B cells) substances
92. _____ T lymphocytes F Digest and destroy microorganisms and other
(T cells) unwanted substances

FILL IN THE BLANKS

93. Skeletal muscles are attached to __________________________________ and cause

__________________________________________ of body parts.
94. What is the function of the nervous system? _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
95. What are the five senses?
A. _______________________________________________________________
B. _______________________________________________________________
C. _______________________________________________________________
D. _______________________________________________________________
E. _______________________________________________________________
96. Three small bones in the middle ear ________________ the sound and transmit it to the
_____________ ____________________________. The small bones in the middle ear
are called the ______________, _________________________, and ______________
________________________.
97. Describe the function of the digestive system. _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
98. The undigested portion of food that passes from the body through the rectum and anus
is called ______________________________________________________________.
99. Urine is made up of waste products filtered out of the __________________________.
100. What are the functions of the ovaries?
A. _______________________________________________________________
B. _______________________________________________________________

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 101. What effects do mineralocorticoid hormones have on the body?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

LABELLING

102. Label the glands of the endocrine system shown in the drawings below.

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103. Label the parts of the brain indicated on the drawing.

104. Name the structure and function of the six main parts of the heart indicated on the drawing.

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105. Name the structures of the respiratory system indicated on the drawing.

107. Name the structures of the urinary system indicated on the drawing.

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