Body Systems

Which systems of the human body function together to move and control body parts?

• lymphatic

• muscular

• skeletal

• digestive

• excretory

When a person eats, the brain signals the stomach to start breaking down the food. Which two systems are involved in the process?

• nervous

• excretory

• lymphatic

• digestive

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What roles do the muscular and respiratory systems serve in the body when someone lifts weights?

• The muscular system allows the person to lift the weights, while the respiratory system provides oxygen to the body.

• The muscular system provides oxygen to the body, while the respiratory system allows the person to lift the weights.

• The muscular system provides nutrients to the blood, while the respiratory system provides sweat to cool the body.

• The muscular system provides sweat to cool the body, while the respiratory system provides nutrients to the blood.

Which best compares the respiratory system to the circulatory system?

• The respiratory system transports oxygen to cells, while the circulatory system provides oxygen for cells.

• The respiratory system provides oxygen for cells, while the circulatory system transports oxygen to cells.

• The respiratory system breaks down food for cell energy, while the circulatory system rids the body of waste.

• The respiratory system rids the body of waste, while the circulatory system breaks down food for cell energy.

Which best explains how the muscular system relies on the respiratory system?

• The respiratory system cools the muscular system.

• The respiratory system acts as the support system for the muscular system.

• The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body for the muscular system to use.

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Which body systems work together to allow the body to move?

• nervous and skeletal

• muscular and skeletal

• nervous and circulatory

• muscular and circulatory

Which body system is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide?

• nervous

• digestive

• muscular

• respiratory

Which is an example of a function the muscular system performs?

• Voluntary muscles pump blood through the body.

• Skeletal muscles keep a body’s joints working properly.

• Cardiac muscles move bones and hold a body’s skeleton in place.

• Smooth muscles help move food through the organs they surround.

Which system is controlled by involuntary muscle movement in the diaphragm?

• digestive

• respiratory

• cardiovascular

Which system moves body parts?

• muscular

• skeletal

• digestive

• respiratory

Answer explanation

The muscular system is responsible for moving body parts through contraction and relaxation of muscles, enabling movement. The skeletal system provides structure, while the digestive and respiratory systems serve different functions.