Human Body Organs and Plants

Compare the human body to an oak tree. A human’s skin is most like which part of an oak tree?

• acorn

• bark

• leaf

• root

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Which organ of the digestive system absorbs nutrients from digested food?

• liver

• pancreas

• small intestine

• large intestine

Which organ of the digestive system absorbs water from digested food?

• liver

• pancreas

• small intestine

• large intestine

Which plant structure is most similar in function to the human skeletal system?

• petals

• leaves

• stem

• roots

Some invertebrates have exoskeletons. These are hard coverings on the outside of their bodies. What is the function of an exoskeleton?

• to help the invertebrates breathe

• to protect the soft parts of their bodies

• to scare predators away

• to help the animal blend in with its environment

Which of the following will NOT help protect an animal or plants body from weather and changes in their habitat?

• claws

• exoskeleton

• bark

• fur

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Which organ produces bile also known as acid to help break down food particles?

• pancreas

• liver

• stomach

• small intestine

Which organ creates chemicals to send to the small intestine to help digest food?

• pancreas

• liver

• stomach

• small intestine

Which organ removes waste and extra water from the blood to create urine?

• lungs

• bladder

• kidneys

• liver

Which organ gives the body structure, and creates red blood cells?

• kidney

• liver

• bones

• skin