Nervous, Skeletal, & Muscular Systems

The body system protects internal structures, provides support, and allows for movement. But this system does not work alone. In order for humans to move, this system must work together with the ___________ system.

• circulatory
• digestive
• muscular
• respiratory

The __________ system works with the nervous system to protect important organs such as the brain and spinal cord.

• immune
• muscular
• skeletal
• digestive

What part of the brain controls voluntary movements, thoughts, and sensations related to the five senses?

• cerebrum
• brain stem
• cerebellum 
• spinal cord

The skeletal system is responsible for all BUT one of these functions in our body.

• protect organs
• produce Vitamin D
• produce blood cells
• provides shape and support

The type of muscle is found only in the heart. It is

• smooth muscle.
• cardiac muscle. 
• skeletal muscle.
• voluntary muscle.

Receptors in the muscles provide the brain with information about body position and movement. In this case, the muscular system is working with the

• nervous system.
• skeletal system.
• endocrine system.
• respiratory system.

An olympic runner prepares to run a 100 meter race. Which of the body systems listed will probably be LEAST involved in the 100 meter race?

• circulatory
• muscle
• reproductive
• skeletal 

What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• cerebrum
• brain stem
• cerebellum
• spinal cord

 Skeletal muscle helps support the body by being anchored to bones. What type of tissue attaches muscle to bone?

• ligaments
• muscles
• skin 
• tendons

The human body is composed of several organ systems. One organ, the brain, controls the functioning of all other organs and organ systems. This organ is part of the ___________ system.

• circulatory
• muscular
• nervous
• respiratory