Body Systems

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

• To provide structural support to the body.

• To facilitate digestion and absorption of food.

• To regulate body temperature and maintain homeostasis.

What is the role of the skeletal system in the body?

• To provide support, protect internal organs, and facilitate movement.

• To produce hormones that regulate metabolism.

• To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

• To store fat and produce blood cells.

What is the function of muscles in the muscular system?

• To enable movement by contracting and relaxing.

• To provide structural support to the body.

• To store energy for future use.

• To protect internal organs from injury.

What are the components of the circulatory system?

• Heart, blood vessels, and blood.

• Lungs, trachea, and bronchi.

• Stomach, intestines, and liver.

• Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

What body system supports and provides structure for the body?

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Circulatory System

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

• To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body.

• To circulate blood throughout the body.

• To provide structural support to the body.

• To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs.

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

• To digest food and absorb nutrients.

• To circulate blood and transport oxygen throughout the body.

• To provide structural support and protection to organs.

What is the role of white blood cells in the circulatory system?

• To transport oxygen throughout the body.

• To protect the body against infection and disease.

• To regulate body temperature.

• To aid in the digestion of food.

Which body system is responsible for movement and maintaining posture?

• Nervous System

• Muscular System

• Skeletal System

• Circulatory System

What is homeostasis and which system is primarily responsible for maintaining it?

• Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment, primarily regulated by the nervous and endocrine systems.

• Homeostasis is the process of cell division regulated by the immune system.

• Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to adapt to external changes without any internal regulation.

• Homeostasis is the mechanism by which the digestive system processes food.