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Body Systems

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

What is the main function of the excretory system?

a)

To regulate and control body systems.

b)

To remove waste from the body.

c)

To break down nutrients into smaller molecules.

d)

To obtain oxygen and transport it to all tissues.

2.

The small intestine.....

a)

absorbs nutrients from digested materials.

b)

connects the mouth to the stomach.

c)

produces bile and stores it temporarily.

d)

absorbs water from digested materials.

3.

In what order does the waste from the bloodstream pass through the parts of the urinary system?

a)

bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys

b)

kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra

c)

kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

d)

ureteres, bladder, kidneys, urethra

4.

What type of digestion is chewing?

a)

bile

b)

chemical

c)

aerobic

d)

mechanical

5.

Which is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

a)

intaking oxygen

b)

inhaling and exhaling

c)

providing lungs with nutrients

d)

exhaling carbon dioxide

6.

What other body system works with the respiratory system to exchange gases?

a)

digestive

b)

reproductive

c)

immune

d)

cardiovasuclar (circulatory)

7.

The cells in the human body are like little factories. In order to grow, repair and live, the cells need supplies. Which body system helps these cells get the energy they need?

a)

digestive system and excretory system

b)

respiratory system and excretory system

c)

circulatory system and digestive system

d)

circulatory system and immune system

8.

Which of the following BEST describes the main functions of the circulatory system?

a)

To deliver nutrients and other essential materials to cells and remove waste products.

b)

To coordinate all other body systems so that they can function together to maintain homeostasis.

c)

To break down the nutrients found in food so that they can be used by cells in the body.

d)

To produce the chemicals signals that allow parts of the body to communicate over long distances.

9.

Which phrases defines the word homeostasis?

a)

Removal of waste materials produced by the cells of the body.

b)

Maintenance of a stable environment inside the body.

c)

Division of cells that make up the body.

d)

Regulation of the environment outside the body.

10.

Which process BEST describes respiration?

a)

Removing waste from the bloodstream.

b)

Eliminating pathogens from the blood and lymph fluids.

c)

Obtaining oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

d)

Breaking down food into smaller nutrients.

11.

What is the main function of the large intestine?

a)

To mechanically break down food into smaller pieces.

b)

To absorb the nutrients from food into the bloodtream.

c)

To remove excess water from digested food.

d)

To produce bile that breaks down proteins in food..

12.

What does the digestive system provide for all body cells?

a)

hormones

b)

oxygen

c)

waste products

d)

nutrients

13.

When you go to the doctor, they usually put the stethoscope to your back and ask you to inhale and exhale deeply. She is listening for abnormal sounds in your bronchi and alveoli. Which body system is he doctor examining?

a)

lymphatic system

b)

circulatory system

c)

cardiovascular system

d)

respiratory system

14.

Which of the following is NOT a way for the body to excrete waste?

a)

sweating

b)

going to the bathroom

c)

inhaling

d)

exhaling

15.

What is the main function of the stomach?

a)

To produce bile that breaks down proteins in food.

b)

To secrete acids and enzymes to digest in food.

c)

To store waste before it's eliminated from the body.

d)

To absorb the nutrients from food into the bloodstream.