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WorksheetsBody Systems Quiz
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 41mins
Each part of our body has an important role to play and each part contributes to the proper functioning of our body.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
___________are the simplest and most basic unit of living organisms.
tissues
organs
molecules
cells
When cells are similar and work together they are called a ___________.
teammates
friends
organs
tissue
This system helps the nervous system control and coordinate activities in the body and helps regulate growth
skeletal system
endocrine system
circulatory system
digestive system
This body system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
circulatory system
digestive system
respiratory system
nervous system
The ___________________ works with the skeletal system to move the body.
muscular system
nervous system
endocrine system
circulatory system
Our body systems depend on each other to carry out their functions properly.
True
False
A (a) is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function for the body.
The (a) is the body system that gathers and interprets information about the body’s internal and external environment and respond to that information.
Which of the following are part of the nervous system? Check all that apply.
brain
nerves
eyes
heart
nose
Check all items that are part of the digestive system:
mouth
heart
kidneys
stomach
small intestine
Electrical messages to and from various parts of our body are called (a) .
Your _______________________is a mass of nervous tissue that is located inside your skull
heart
brain
lungs
pituitary gland
The largest part of the brain is called the:
cerebellum
frontal lobe
cerebrum
brain stem
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
cerebellum
frontal lobe
cerebrum
brain stem
This part of the brain controls senses like sight, taste, and touch.
cerebellum
frontal lobe
cerebrum
brain stem
This part of the brain controls heart rate and blood pressure.
cerebellum
frontal lobe
cerebrum
brain stem
The CNS consists of the____________ and ________________.
brain
nerves
spinal cord
brain stem
The (a) is composed of nerves that connect all parts of your body to the central nervous system.
The ________________________________ is a network of tissues and organs that release certain hormones that control certain body functions.
endocrine system
nervous system
circulatory system
muscular system
Hormones are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body.
True
False
_____________________are tissues or groups of tissues that make and release chemicals.
hormones
muscles
glands
cells
How are the nervous system and endocrine system similar?
The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing__________________.
insulin
epinephrine
human growth hormone
testosterone
The pancreas is responsible for releasing__________________.
insulin
epinephrine
human growth hormone
testosterone
The ovaries are responsible for releasing__________________.
estrogen
insulin
human growth hormone
testosterone
The________________________ is the framework of our bodies.
muscular system
bone
skeletal system
body systems
The two types of bone tissue are:
soft bone
stretchy bone
compact bone
spongy bone
This part of the bone makes red and white blood cells, as well as stores fat.
joints
tendons
marrow
ligaments
A __________________is a place in the body where two or more bones connect.
joint
tendons
link
ligaments
An example of a ball and socket joint would be:
skull
elbow
shoulder
knee
The bones in joints are held together with flexible bands called (a) .
List the three types of muscle.
This type of muscle moves materials through our internal organs.
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
brain muscle
This type of muscle is the muscle found in the heart and it contracts to pump blood throughout our body.
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
brain muscle
This type of muscle causes our bodies to move.
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
brain muscle
(a) are the substances in foods that your body needs to function properly
(a) is the process by which your body breaks down food. Chewing your food is the first step.
The entire digestive process takes approximately 24 hours.
True
False
___________________increases the surface area of the intestinal wall which allows for more nutrients to pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream.
hormones
villi
cells
hemoglobin
Most of the nutrient absorption takes place in the large intestine.
true
false
Which of the following are involved in excretion?
lungs
skin
kidneys
small intestine
How are the respiratory system and excretory system connected?
The (a) removes waste products from your blood.
The __________________________transports nutrients and gases to different parts of the body where they can be used by cells.
respiratory system
circulatory system
endocrine system
digestive system
Which of the following is NOT a main part of the circulatory system?
heart
lungs
blood vessels
blood
These are used to transport blood AWAY from the heart.
veins
capillaries
arterioles
arteries
These are used to transport blood TO the heart.
veins
capillaries
arterioles
arteries
The (a) is an organ that consists of 4 chambers that blood passes through.
______________ is the liquid part of blood.
water
plasma
juice
urine
Red blood cells contain a protein called (a) which is what oxygen and carbon dioxide attach to
_______________are cell fragments that help repair blood vessels and form blood clots.
red blood cells
white blood cells
minerals
platelets
(a) link veins and arteries together and is where nutrients, waste, oxygen, and carbon dioxide enter the bloodstream.
The main function of the (a) is to bring oxygen into the body, and to remove carbon dioxide from the body,
___________________are large sponge like organs in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are passed between the blood and the environment.
bronchi
trachea
lungs
arteries
The trachea is split into two tubes called _________________.
bronchi
tracheals
lungs
arteries
The ____________________________ is what causes air to move and out of the lungs.
diaphragm
tracheals
lungs
arteries
