Human Body Systems 6th Grade Quiz Master Version

Which digestive organ makes digestive juices and a hormone called insulin to help the small intestine absorb nutrients?

• Liver

• Thyroid

• Pancreas

• Esophagus

Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?

• Small Intestine
• Stomach
• Large Intestine
• Gallbladder

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive tract?  (Hint:  Identify the secondary organ.)

• Mouth
• Esophagus
• Small Intestine
• Liver

Although it is essential to the process, which of these organ systems does NOT eliminate waste from the human body?

• Excretory (Urinary)

• Digestive

• Circulatory

• Respiratory

As waste moves through the digestive system, the ______ absorbs water before storing waste in the rectum.

• Small intestine
• Stomach
• Esophagus
• Large intestine

Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?

• To rid the body of solid waste
• Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
• Break down nutrients from food
• Pump blood around the body

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Skin
• Hair
• Nails
• All of the Above 

Which glands of the skin secrete an oily substance which helps keep your skin smooth and soft?

• Apocrine sweat glands
• merocrine sweat glands
• sebaceous glands
• none of the choices

Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Melanin