Body System Quiz 2

The immune system uses white blood cells to fight off pathogens that have entered the body. The immune system depends on help from which two systems in order to function properly?

• skeletal-produces blood cells; circulatory-carries white blood cells around the body

• nervous-carries white blood cells around the body; circulatory-produces blood cells

• digestive-produces blood cells; muscular-carries blood cells around the body

• excretory-produces blood cells; nervous-carries the blood cells around the body

The nervous system communicates with all other organ systems by sending chemical and electrical signals. How does the nervous system communicate with other cells in the body?

• The nervous system communicates with the cells by sending hormones through the bloodstream.

• The nervous system communicates with the cells by sending signals through the nerves.

• The nervous system communicates with the cells by sending signals through the skin.

• The nervous system communicates with the cells by sending shock waves through the blood.

Which of the following describes the function of the organ labeled A?

• This organ pulls on the bones to make the body move.

• This organ provides protection and support for the body.

• This organ supplies the leg with oxygen.

• This organ regulates the temperature of the leg.

Which organ system is INCORRECTLY matched with its function?

• The muscular system allows the body to move.

• The skeletal system provides protection and support for the body.

• The cardiovascular system carries oxygen and nutrients to all body cells.

• The excretory system digests food to provide the body with nutrients.

In the lungs, carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged in tiny sacs that are covered in capillaries. Which two systems are working together to complete this exchange?

• Excretory and circulatory systems

• Digestive and respiratory systems

• Respiratory and circulatory systems

• Nervous and immune systems