Body System Quiz

What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?

• It filters waste from the blood.

• It acts as a pump to push blood through blood vessels.

• It stores oxygen for the body.

• It produces red blood cells.

Which chambers of the heart are known as the top chambers where blood enters?

• Right and Left Ventricle

• Right and Left Atria

• Septum

• Pulmonary Arteries

What is the normal blood pressure range?

• 100/70

• 120/80

• 140/90

• 110/60

What is the primary function of arteries?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Carry blood to the heart

• Exchange gases with tissues

• Store blood cells

What type of blood cells carry oxygen to other cells and carry waste products?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

• A+

• B-

• O-

• AB+

What is the process of breathing in and out called?

• Circulation

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Filtration

What is the function of the epiglottis?

• It delivers air in and out of the lungs.

• It prevents food/liquids from entering the respiratory system.

• It connects the brain to the rest of the body.

• It controls voluntary muscle movement.

What is the larynx also known as?

• The brain stem

• The voice box

• The cerebellum

• The spinal cord

What is the function of the trachea?

• It delivers air in and out of the lungs.

• It controls involuntary muscle movement.

• It stores learned movements.

• It connects the brain to the rest of the body.