Organisms: Cells to Body Systems

The nucleus is the control center of the cell and directs all cell activities. This is similar to which body system?

• Integumentary

• Excretory

• Digestive

• Nervous

Answer explanation

The nucleus is the control center of the cell, similar to how the nervous system directs all body activities. Therefore, the correct choice is Nervous.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The integumentary system consists of hair, skin and nails that serve to protect the body. This is similar to which cell organelle?

• Rough ER

• Cell Membrane

• Lysosome

• Smooth ER

Answer explanation

The cell membrane is similar to the integumentary system as it serves to protect the body, just like how the skin, hair, and nails protect the body.

Golgi Body packages and processes proteins similar to which human body system

• Circulatory

• Digestive

• Respiratory

• Excretory

Answer explanation

The Golgi Body packages and processes proteins similar to the Digestive system, which also processes and packages nutrients for the body.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The endoplasmic reticulum transports material from one part of the cell to another using well-constructed pathways. This function is similar to which human body system?

• Circulatory

• Excretory

• Nervous

• Digestive

Answer explanation

The endoplasmic reticulum transports material within the cell, similar to how the circulatory system transports materials throughout the body.

Lysosomes break down cell parts and remove wastes and vacuoles store waste and necessary materials. The previously listed functions is similar to the function of  which body system?

• Digestive

• Endocrine

• Excretory

• Circulatory

Answer explanation

The functions of lysosomes and vacuoles are similar to the digestive system, which breaks down food particles and stores nutrients. Therefore, the correct choice is Digestive.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Ribosomes manufacture proteins and send them to the parts of the cell where they are needed. The previously listed function is similar to the job of which body system?

• Endocrine

• Digestive

• Excretory

• Integumentary

Answer explanation

Ribosomes in the cell manufacture proteins and send them to where they are needed, similar to how the digestive system processes and delivers nutrients to different parts of the body.

The cell wall is a stiff wall surrounding the cell membrane of a plant cell needed for protection and responsible for the shape of the cell. The previously listed function is similar to which human body system?

• Integumentary

• Skeletal

• Digestive

• Circulatory

Answer explanation

The function of the cell wall in a plant cell, providing protection and shape, is similar to the skeletal system in the human body, which also provides support and structure.

The lysosomes break down cell parts and remove wastes, this is similar to which digestive system organ

• Esophagus

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Stomach

Answer explanation

The lysosomes break down cell parts and remove wastes, similar to how the stomach functions in the digestive system.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7