Human Body Systems

Skin is considered an organ that assists one of our organ systems. Which system does it assist the most? (hint: first line of defense)

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

• Immune System

• Musculoskeletal System

Which 2 systems are most involved in the following interaction: intake, removal, and transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body?

• Nervous & Circulatory

• Immune & Musculoskeletal

• Excretory & Nervous

• Circulatory & Respiratory

Shivering when it is cold is a way our bodies regulate body temperature. Which 2 system are interacting?

• Circulatory & Nervous

• Nervous & Musculoskeletal

• Respiratory & Musculoskeletal

• Integumentary & Circulatory

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Homeostasis is when systems of the body work together to keep an internal and stable condition. Which of the following is the best description of our body maintaining homeostasis?

• You can live with only a few systems working together

• All systems are needed maintain homeostasis as a team

• It only matters that the nervous system stays functioning

• Each system is a response pathway for a couple systems at a time

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What is the function of the excretory system?

• Circulation of the blood

• Controlling blood pressure

• Removing waste

• Digestion, absorption, and elimination

Which group of organs are associated with the excretory system and assist with its function?

• Kidneys, lungs, skin

• Heart, stomach, lungs

• Skin, bones, intestines

• Lungs, muscles, nose

Some diseases or infections pass from person to person, also called a communicable disease. The flu is classified as a communicable disease. Which of the following is an example of how to avoid getting the flu?

• Take an antibiotic

• Drink only orange juice

• Get a flu vaccine

• Ride in the car with someone infected

Which 2 systems assist in controlling blood pressure?

• Nervous & Respiratory

• Circulatory & Nervous

• Respiratory & Circulatory

• Digestive & Circulatory

How are vaccines used to help prevent illness?

• They help the body produce the correct antibodies

• They help the immune system produce saliva

• The use of vaccines is known to cause increased blood flow

• Vaccines are only used sometimes

Which type of infectious agent is known as being non-living because it is not able to reproduce on its own?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Parasite

• Fungi