Free Printable Integumentary and Nervous System Quiz

1.

What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?

a)

STABLE

b)

EQUAL

c)

COMPLETE

d)

CORRECT

2.

Which layer of the skin contains fat to keep us warm/

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Keratin

d)

Hypodermis

3.

Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

a)

Skin

b)

Fingers

c)

Nails

d)

Hair

4.

The structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.

a)

Hair follicle

b)

Hair shaft

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Sweat pore

5.

The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

a)

compensating

b)

homeostasis

c)

balancing

d)

routine

6.

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

a)

keep body temperature the same as the external temperature

b)

decrease body temperature

c)

increase body temperature

d)

regulate blood pressure

7.

Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of

a)

negative feedback

b)

positive feedback

c)

a homeostatic imbalance

d)

aging

8.

The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :

a)

absorption

b)

excretion

c)

production

9.

What is the top layer of the skin called?

a)

Dermis

b)

Hypodermis

c)

Epidermis

d)

Subcutaneous

10.

What is the name of the innermost layer of skin that is made of elastic connective tissue and fatty tissue? This layer connects the skin to the underlying muscles.

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

11.

Which of the following best illustrates homeostasis?

a)

Most adult humans are between 5 and 6 feet tall

b)

the lungs and intestines have large surface area

c)

all cells of the body are about the same size

d)

when you are hot and your body exchange signals and produce sweat.

12.

The epidermis is the ________ layer of the skin.

a)

Outer (top) layer

b)

Middle layer

c)

Most inner (bottom) layer

13.

The function of the epidermis is to

a)

Protect the body from external damage

b)

Send signals to the brain to produce sweat and goosebumps

c)

Allow the body to receive oxygen

d)

Hold tissue to keep the body warm

14.

Select the layers of the skin

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis (Fatty layer)

d)

Sweat glands

15.

Melanie touched a really hot metal pot handle what should her response be?

a)

Continue holding the handle and burn her hand

b)

Pull her hand away quickly

c)

Touch the handle with her other hand

d)

All of the above

16.

Luke did not clean his room and his mom stepped on a sharp Lego and screamed. In this case, the Lego represents a_____

a)

Stimulus

b)

Response

c)

Sensor

d)

Impulse

17.

Luke did not clean his room and his mom stepped on a sharp Lego and screamed. In this case, the mom screaming represents a_____

a)

Stimulus

b)

Response

c)

Sensor

d)

Impulse

18.

Positive feedback is the response in the opposite directions of a stimulus.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Negative feedback system help an organism

a)

maintain homeostasis (balance)

b)

do negative things

c)

not cool off when it is hot

d)

keep cold when it is cold.

20.

The function of the nervous system is to (select all that apply)

a)

to receive information (stimuli) about what is happening inside and outside the body

b)

to send information in response to those stimuli

c)

to act as a control center for all body responses and functions

d)

None of the above

21.

Any change or signal that causes a reaction

a)

Response

b)

Internal feedback

c)

External feedback

d)

Stimulus

22.

Your shoulder partner passing gas and you cover your nose and ask the teacher if you can move. The gas is representing an

a)

external stimulus

b)

internal stimulus

c)

external response

d)

internal response

23.

A _____ is a reaction to a stimulus.

a)

response

b)

stimulus

c)

feedback

d)

None of the above

24.

Internal environment relates to occurrences within your body.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

External environment relates to occurrences within your body.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Your ears received harsh waves from the external environment and transmitted signals to the brain. Which body system does this process describe?

a)

Muscular System

b)

Skeletal System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Endocrine System

27.

Select the two functions of the integumentary system

a)

Protects the body from damage

b)

Provides Structure

c)

Regulates body temperature

d)

Non of the above

28.

Miguel is playing soccer with his friends. After playing for several minutes his pulse, breathing, and sweat increases intensely. Which reaction to his activity is an example of homeostasis working within the integumentary system?

a)

Pulse increase

b)

Breathing increase

c)

Sweat increase

d)

Sweat and Breathing

29.

Janelle is eating some Takis, she did not realized that the Takis are habanero flavored. When she ate the Takis she immediately sought something to drink to stop her mouth from burning. Identify the stimulus in this scenario.

a)

Habanero Takis

b)

Janelle

c)

Janelle's mouth

d)

The drink

30.

Janelle is eating some Takis, she did not realized that the Takis are habanero flavored. When she ate the Takis she immediately sought something to drink to stop her mouth from burning. Identify the response in this scenario.

a)

Habanero Takis

b)

Janelle

c)

Janelle's mouth

d)

Getting a drink

31.

Janelle is eating some Takis, she did not realized that the Takis are habanero flavored. When she ate the Takis she immediately sought something to drink to stop her mouth from burning. The habanero Takis represents an

a)

Internal Stimulus

b)

External Stimulus

c)

Internal response

d)

External response

32.

Negative feedback is the response in the opposite directions of a stimulus.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Innermost layer means the deepest(last)layer from within.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Which organs/structure make up the nervous system? (Select all that apply)

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves(neurons)

d)

Skeletal system

35.

Which structure is a layer of the skin?

a)

Subcantaneous (Fatty) Layer

b)

Follicle

c)

Sweat Gland

d)

Hair

36.

This stucture of the nervous system is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

a)

Neuron

b)

Brain

c)

Dermis

d)

Spinal cord

37.

Name this organ

a)

Lung

b)

Brain

c)

Skin

d)

Kidney

38.

The spinal cord is located

a)

in the brain

b)

outside the vertebrae

c)

inside the spinal column

d)

across the heart

39.

What is the role of the nervous system in the body

a)

to protect other organs and tissues

b)

to send messages using blood cells

c)

to gather & respond to information

d)

to transport oxygen & carbon dioxide

40.

Jake is helping clean the garage. When he sweeps a dusty corner, he sneezes & his eyes water. Which of the following best describes his body's response to the dust particles?

a)

external defense

b)

internal defense

c)

immune disorder

d)

inflammatory response

Integumentary and Nervous System Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

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