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WorksheetsExcretory & Integumentary
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 38mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the main function of the excretory system?
a)
to remove cellular wastes from the body
b)
to strengthen skeletal muscles
c)
to protect the nervous system
d)
to bring oxygen to body cells
2.
Which organ of the excretory system stores urine until the body is ready to eliminate it?
a)
ureters
b)
urethra
c)
urinary bladder
d)
urea
3.
Which excretory organ eliminates water and some chemical wastes in perspiration?
a)
lungs
b)
skin
c)
liver
d)
kidneys
4.
What function do the kidneys perform?
a)
eliminate carbon dioxide
b)
supply oxygen to body cells
c)
remove urea and excess water from blood
d)
play a role in gas exchange
5.
The removal of the body’s wastes is called
a)
gas exchange.
b)
respiration.
c)
excretion.
d)
filtration.
6.
What is #3 pointing to?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
7.
These organs are responsible for what?
a)
storing urine
b)
storing water
c)
filtering blood
d)
they don't have a particular job
8.
How many kidneys do you have?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
2
9.
Which organ eliminates CO2?
a)
lungs
b)
skin
c)
liver
d)
kidneys
10.
What is the function of the urethra?
a)
It filters urea out of the bloodstream
b)
It delivers urine from the bladder to the outside world
c)
It transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder
d)
It prevents urine from leaking out of the bladder
11.
What is the main function of the urinary system?
a)
Keep your body hydrated
b)
Expelling water from your body
c)
Removing toxins from your blood
d)
Removing solid wastes from your body
12.
What organ is #1 pointing to?
a)
Kidney
b)
Urethra
c)
Bladder
d)
Ureter
13.
What organ is B pointing to?
a)
Kidney
b)
Urethra
c)
Ureter
d)
Bladder
14.
What organ is D pointing to?
a)
Ureters
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Kidney
15.
The ____ is a sac-like muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be released from the body
a)
Stomach
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Gall bladder
16.
Which excretory organ filters the blood to remove excess water, urea, and cell wastes?
a)
Kidney
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Ureters
17.
What organ is C pointing to?
a)
Ureters
b)
Bladder
c)
Kidney
d)
Urethra
18.
What is the function of the ureter?
a)
Store and concentrate bile
b)
Carry urine
c)
Store urine
d)
Break down toxins and transforms them
19.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
20.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Subcutaneous/Fatty Tissue
c)
Epidermis
21.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
a)
Skin
b)
Hair
c)
Nails
d)
All of the Above
22.
The structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Nail bed
c)
Nerve cell
d)
Sweat pore
23.
The main function(s) of the skin is to:___________
a)
hold in water
b)
protect from infection
c)
provide the sense of touch
d)
All of the above
24.
Layer A, the top layer, is made up of mostly dead skin cells, what is it called?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Subcutaneous/Fatty Tissue
25.
The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :
a)
absorption
b)
excretion
c)
production
26.
Layer B, the middle layer, contains the blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerves. What is this layer called?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Subcutaneous/Fatty tissue
27.
Layer C, the bottom layer, insulates and protects. What is this layer called?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Subcutaneous/Fatty Tissue
28.
The skin helps to produce _______________ in the presence of sunlight.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin C
c)
Vitamin D
d)
Vitamin K
29.
Heat escapes when blood vessels _________.
a)
narrow or constrict
b)
expand or dilate
30.
Heat is retained when blood vessels ________.
a)
narrow or constrict
b)
expand or dilate
31.
Which is an example of how the skin maintains homeostasis?
a)
Skin regulates body temperature
b)
Skin creates Vitamin D
c)
Skin forms a protective outer covering
d)
Skin allows us to sense touch
32.
Which from the list below is NOT one of the functions of skin?
a)
Releases nutrients
b)
Keeps in moisture
c)
Reproduces skin
d)
Regulates body temperature
33.
One way our body tries to cool us of is by
a)
getting goosebumps
b)
turning red
c)
sweat and bringing blood to the surface
34.
The integumentary system works with which system to protect the body from being attacked by microorganisms?
a)
Nervous System
b)
Immune System
c)
Circulatory System
d)
Excretory System
35.
The integumentary system works with which system to regulate body temperature?
a)
Nervous System
b)
Immune System
c)
Circulatory System
d)
Excretory System
36.
The integumentary system works with which system to detect environmental information?
a)
Nervous System
b)
Immune System
c)
Circulatory System
d)
Excretory System
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