Human Body Check #1

Which best compares the respiratory system to the circulatory system?

• The respiratory system transports oxygen to cells, while the circulatory system provides oxygen for cells.

• The respiratory system provides oxygen for cells, while the circulatory system transports oxygen to cells.

• The respiratory system breaks down food for cell energy, while the circulatory system rids the body of waste.

• The respiratory system rids the body of waste, while the circulatory system breaks down food for cell energy.

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

• clean waste from the cells

• absorb nutrients for energy

• deliver messages to the brain

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Use the diagram to answer the question that follows.

What is the function of the system shown?

• breaks down food into a form used by the body

• carries oxygen and nutrients to all cells of the body

• controls all other systems of the body

• takes air into and out of the body

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Melissa accidentally touches a hot surface and then quickly pulls her hand away. Which two systems in the human body were involved with her action and reaction?

• nervous and muscular

• skeletal and circulatory

• nervous and respiratory

• muscular and respiratory

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All of these are types of taste buds EXCEPT

• bitter.

• sour.

• salty.

• chalky.

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Which two systems work together to help a person stand erect?

• skeletal and muscular

• skeletal and digestive

• skeletal and respiratory

• skeletal and cardiovascular

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Which is an example of a function the muscular system performs?

• Voluntary muscles pump blood through the body.

• Skeletal muscles keep a body’s joints working properly.

• Cardiac muscles move bones and hold a body’s skeleton in place.

• Smooth muscles help move food through the organs they surround.

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Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

• skeletal

• nervous

• muscular

• circulatory

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Which system moves waste from the digestive system?

• nervous system

• muscular system

• circulatory system

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Which best describes the purpose of the respiratory system?

• to supply oxygen to cells

• to supply protection to organs

• to supply food and nutrients to the body

• to supply blood to the brain and muscles

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