Organ Systems and Homeostasis Mastery Quiz

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To remove waste products from the bloodstream

• To supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

• To control body temperature

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

• To transport nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from cells

• To fight infections

Which gland is known as the "master gland" in the endocrine system?

• Thyroid

• Adrenal

• Pituitary

• Pancreas

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

• Break down food into nutrients

• Remove waste products from the body

• Produce blood cells

• Regulate body temperature

Which type of cell is primarily involved in the immune response?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Nerve cells

• Muscle cells

What is the main function of the musculatory system?

• To provide structure to the body

• To produce hormones

• To facilitate movement

• To transport oxygen

Which mineral is most important for bone health in the skeletal system?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

How does the respiratory system contribute to homeostasis?

• By regulating blood pH

• By controlling body temperature

• By managing nutrient levels

• By producing hormones

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating the autonomic nervous system?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Hypothalamus

The heart is part of which body system?

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Excretory system