Human Body Systems Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the main systems introduced in the unit?

• Respiratory

• Circulatory

• Digestive

• Endocrine

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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• To move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To transmit nerve signals

Which system includes the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, and lungs?

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?

• To digest food

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To transmit nerve signals

• To filter waste from the blood

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

• To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart

• To carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To transmit nerve signals

What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

• To connect arteries and veins and carry blood throughout almost all body tissues

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To transmit nerve signals

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

What direction do arteries carry blood in relation to the heart?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Carry blood to the heart

• Remove waste products

• Defend the bloodstream

How much blood does the adult human body contain?

• 2-3 liters

• 4-5 liters

• 6-7 liters

• 8-9 liters

What is the main function of the trachea?

• Transport blood

• Transport air to the lungs

• Remove waste products

• Defend the bloodstream

How many air sacs (alveoli) are there in a healthy lung?

• About 100 million

• About 200 million

• About 350 million

• About 500 million

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