Body Systems Overview

The function of the nervous system is to:

• control and coordinate body activities

• digest food

• circulate blood

• filter waste

The central nervous system consists of which organs?

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Kidneys and Liver

• Stomach and Intestines

The types of neurons are:

• Sensory neurons, Motor neurons, Interneurons

• Axons, Dendrites, Synapses

• Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem

• Neurotransmitters, Hormones, Enzymes

Fill in the blank: The autonomic nervous system sends messages that we are unaware of, such as _______.

• The autonomic nervous system sends messages that we are unaware of, such as (blank).

• breathing

• digestion

• heart rate

The role of the somatic nervous system is to:

• control involuntary actions

• regulate emotions

• control voluntary movements

• process sensory information

The function of the excretory system is to:

• digest food

• circulate blood

• remove waste from the body

• control movement

The excretory system involves which organs?

• Heart, Lungs, Liver

• Kidneys, Lungs, Intestine

• Stomach, Intestines, Pancreas

• Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves

Fill in the blank: The digestive system breaks down food into _______.

• nutrients

• cells

• fibers

• waste

Which of the following are key terms associated with the digestive system?

• Stomach, Ingestion, Mucosa

• Heart, Digestion, Brain

• Bones, Muscles, Joints

• Skin, Hair, Nails

Which of the following organs are part of the digestive system?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Stomach

• Kidneys