Human Body Systems Review

Front

Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs?

Back

Gas exchange takes place in the alveoli.

Front

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

The femur is the largest bone in the human body.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement in the shoulders and hips?

Back

A ball and socket joint allows for rotational movement.

Front

What is a group of cells of the same type that work together called?

Back

A tissue.

Front

What organ turns food into a liquid form?

Back

The stomach turns food into a liquid form.

Front

What is the function of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?

Back

The bronchioles carry air to the alveoli for gas exchange.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the name of the bone that protects the brain?

Back

The skull protects the brain.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food.

Front

What type of joint is found in the knee?

Back

The knee has a hinge joint.