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The human body quiz.

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the pancreas?

a)

mixing blood and oxygen

b)

removing excess fluids from the body

c)

storing large quantities of blood, minerals, and vitamins

d)

helping with digestion by secreting enzymes to process sugars

2.

Select the image of the human body's large intestine.

a)
b)
c)
3.

What is the function of this organ?

a)

regulate body temparature

b)

make blood

c)

pump blood to and from all parts of your body

d)

store blood until your body is ready to use it

4.

Select the image of the human body liver.

a)
b)
c)
5.
What is the function of the circulatory system?
a)
providing oxygen to cells
b)
moving from place to place
c)
breaking down and processing food
d)
sending messages to and from the brain
6.
The thick muscles that make up the heart are the: 
a)
smooth muscles
b)
cardiac muscles
c)
skeletal muscles
7.
The layer of the skin that covers and protects your body. 
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
8.

Voluntary muscles (you control) that work with your bones to give your body power, strength, and the ability to move are the:

a)

smooth muscles

b)

cardiac musles

c)

skeletal muscles

9.

Which is an example of a ball and socket joint?

a)

knee and elbow

b)

finger and thumb

c)

hip and shoulder

10.

Which is an example of a hinge joint?

a)

shoulder and hip

b)

knee and elbow

c)

ribs and sternum

11.
Which is NOT a purpose of the skeleton? 
a)
Support or structure
b)
Protects organs
c)
X-ray
d)
Allows movements
12.

How many bones does an adult have?

a)

106

b)

206

c)

600

13.

About how many bones does a baby have?

a)

about 200

b)

about 300

c)

about 600

14.

What is the largest organ on your body?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

skin

d)

stomach

15.

What bones protect your brain?

a)

deltoid

b)

skull

c)

sternum

d)

femur

16.
The smallest units or parts of living things; the body's building blocks.
a)
cells
b)
organs
c)
tissues
d)
system
17.
Your large and small intestines are part of this body system.
a)
nervous
b)
digestive
c)
muscular
d)
skeletal
18.
A collection of the same kinds of cells working together to do the same job.
a)
cells
b)
tissues
c)
organs
d)
system
19.
The nutrients in food that supply the human body with energy.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
minerals
d)
proteins
20.
A return to health from a sickness or injury.
a)
recovery
b)
network
c)
calories
d)
windpipe
21.

Tissues are...

a)

groups of cells that together carry out a particular function.

b)

groups of organs that together carry out a particular function.

c)

the smallest functional units of all living things.

d)

only found in animals.

22.

What is the function of the digestive system?

a)

It transports blood and oxygen to your cells

b)

It breaks down food so the nutrients can be absorbed by your body

c)

It helps you breathe by taking in oxygen and transporting carbon dioxide out of your body

d)

It helps you move

23.

What is the function of the muscular system?

a)

The function is movement of the body through muscles

b)

The function is to get rid of waste

c)

The function is to process food for nutrients and energy

d)

The function is to protect you against disease

24.

What is the function of the cardiovascular / circulatory system?

a)

To provide nutrients to the whole body

b)

To maintain homeostasis for the body

c)

To fight off infection or disease

d)

To transport nutrients, oxygen, and blood throughout the body

25.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

Controls all parts of the body; sends signals between the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings

b)

What happens when you get nervous to do something

c)

To fight off diseases

d)

To carry oxygen, nutrients, and blood throughout the body

26.

What is the function of the skeletal system?

a)

Movement of the body

b)

transports oxygen, blood, nutrients throughout the body

c)

removes waste

d)

supports the body by holding it up; muscles are attached to help with movement

27.

All your body systems work together to maintain a stable environment which is called __________________.

a)

Hydration

b)

Regular

c)

Gucci

d)

Homeostasis

28.
Which diagram represents an organ?
a)
#1
b)
#2
c)
#3
d)
#4
29.
What are 3 parts in your arm that make your biceps move?
a)
Tedels, ligams, and bones
b)
Tendons, joints, and muscles
c)
Ligaments, joints, and bones
d)
muscles, ligaments and tendons
30.
What is the colored part of your eye called?
a)
Cornea
b)
Pupil
c)
Iris
d)
Retina
31.
_________ is the meat part of any animal.
a)
Tendon
b)
Bicep
c)
muscle
d)
join
32.
__________________ send messages from the senses to the brain.
a)
Brain nerves
b)
Movement nerves
c)
Muscle nerves
d)
Sensory​ nerves​
33.
What is the "screen" at the back of your eye is called?
a)
Retina
b)
Eyeball
c)
Cornea
d)
Iris
34.
When scientists cut something open to figure out how a living thing works it is called?
a)
Mutation
b)
Surgery
c)
Disilection
d)
Dissection
35.
What is the clear layer in front of the eye called?
a)
Iris
b)
Cornea Lens
c)
Opticals
d)
Retina
36.

How would you rate this quiz?

a)

Very cool!

b)

Cool!

c)

Normal, i guess.

d)

Not that good:|

e)

Borring!!