Body Systems Review

What is the purpose of the circulatory system?

• to transport oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells

• to take in air and take out carbon dioxide

• to remove wastes from the body

• to obtain energy from food

What is NOT a function of the digestive system?

• Break down food into molecules the body can use

• Transport oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells

• Absorb nutrients into the blood

• Eliminate water from the body

Which depicts the levels of organization of the human body from smallest to largest?

• organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

• cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

• organ, cell, tissue, organism, organ system

• cell, tissue, organism, organ system, organ

In humans, where does the exchange of respiratory gases occur?

• nose

• trachea

• bronchial tubes

• alveoli

Which sequence correctly indicates the branching pattern of the human respiratory system?

• trachea-bronchi-bronchioles-alveoli

• trachea-bronchioles-bronchi-alveoli

• alveoli-trachea-bronchioles-alveoli

• alveoli-bronchioles-trachea-bronchi

Which structure found within the respiratory system takes in, filters, and warms air before it enters the lungs?

• alveoli

• trachea

• bronchi

• nose

What type of blood vessel carried deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

• artery

• capillary

• vein

• alveoli

Which word best describes the function of the trachea?

• pumping station

• entrance point

• muscle

• passageway

If a gallbladder were removed, which of the following would not happen correctly?

• production of stomach acid

• production of saliva

• storage of pancreatic juices

• storage of bile

Which system reduces the concentration of urea in the blood?

• excretory

• respiratory

• digestive

• endocrine