Body Systems

Which of the human body systems is responsible for exchanging gases between the body and the air?

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

• Respiratory System

• Skeletal System

Bones are part of the skeletal system and the job of the bones is to -

• fight diseases

• support the body

• send messages

• break down nutrients

Which two body systems would work together to quickly move a hand away from a flame?

• nervous and muscular

• respiratory and skeletal

• digestive and nervous

• muscular and circulatory

The human immune system and the skin both play a role in which of the following functions?

• sending and receiving messages from the brain

• transporting oxygen to all parts of the body

• storing nutrients for later use

• protecting the body from illness

The digestive and circulatory systems work together to provide the body with -

• skin

• bones

• nutrients

• waste

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• It converts food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients and gives the body energy.

• It supplies the blood with gases needed for survival.

• It helps the body move.

• It helps the body eliminate toxic substances.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• It converts food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients and gives the body energy.

• It supplies the blood with oxygen in the lungs, and removes carbon dioxide from the body into the atmosphere.

• It allows the body's internal and external organs to move so that they can do their jobs.

• It helps the heart communicate with the brain.

What is the main function of the muscular system?

• It helps the heart communicate with the brain.

• It converts food in simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients and gives the body energy.

• It supplies blood with oxygen in the lungs, and removes carbon dioxide from the body into the atmosphere.

• It allows the body to move when attached to the bone. It also allows movement in internal organs, such as heart and intestines.

The ________________ filter the blood and remove toxins, excess water, and other waste.

• heart and brain

• stomach and intestines

• liver and kidneys

• bladder and heart

The body's wastes are stored in the ___________ as urine until they are released from the body during urination.

• liver

• kidneys

• colon

• bladder