Body Systems Quiz

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose in the mouth?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Trypsin

Which organ is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the respiratory system?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

What is the main function of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

• To fight infections

• To transport oxygen

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

Which digestive disorder is characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining?

• Ulcerative colitis

• Crohn's disease

• Gastritis

• Irritable bowel syndrome

Which respiratory disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways?

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• Bronchitis

What is the correct pathway of blood flow through the heart starting from the right atrium?

• Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Lungs → Pulmonary vein → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta

• Right atrium → Left atrium → Right ventricle → Left ventricle → Aorta

• Right atrium → Right ventricle → Aorta → Lungs → Pulmonary vein → Left atrium → Left ventricle

• Right atrium → Left ventricle → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Aorta

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Trypsin

Which structure in the respiratory system is also known as the windpipe?

• Bronchi

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Alveoli

What is the primary function of platelets in the circulatory system?

• To transport oxygen

• To fight infections

• To clot blood

• To carry nutrients

Which digestive disorder is characterized by the presence of small pouches in the colon wall?

• Diverticulitis

• Celiac disease

• Lactose intolerance

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)