Body Systems Vocabulary Quiz

Permits blood to move through the body to carry nutrients, oxygen, hormones, etc.

• respiratory system
• reproductive system
• circulatory system
• none of these

The process by which the body breaks down food into energy

• excretion
• digestion

Made up of 8 organs that release hormones to control the metabolism and growth of the body

• excretory system
• excretion
• endocrine system
• hormone system

System that ensures continuation of the species

• reproductive system
• respiratory system
• endocrine system
• digestive system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The system used to take in oxygen to the lungs

• respiration
• respiratory system
• reproductive system
• circulatory system

The process by which wastes are removed from the body

• digestion
• excretion

A group of organs that work together to perform a major function in the body

• organ
• organ system
• tissue
• cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The system composed of bones to help support and protect the body

• muscular system
• endocrine system
• skeletal system
• nervous system

The system composed of muscles that help in movement

• skeletal system
• digestive system 
• muscular system
• endocrine system

What is the function of the cardiovascular / circulatory system?

• To provide nutrients to the whole body

• To maintain homeostasis for the body

• To fight off infection or disease

• To transport nutrients, oxygen, and blood throughout the body