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Body Systems Quiz

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Each part of our body has an important role to play and each part contributes to the proper functioning of our body.

a)

Strongly agree

b)

Agree

c)

Neutral

d)

Disagree

e)

Strongly Disagree

2.

___________are the simplest and most basic unit of living organisms.

a)

tissues

b)

organs

c)

molecules

d)

cells

3.

When cells are similar and work together they are called a ___________.

a)

teammates

b)

friends

c)

organs

d)

tissue

4.

This system helps the nervous system control and coordinate activities in the body and helps regulate growth

a)

skeletal system

b)

endocrine system

c)

circulatory system

d)

digestive system

5.

This body system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body.

a)

circulatory system

b)

digestive system

c)

respiratory system

d)

nervous system

6.

The ___________________ works with the skeletal system to move the body.

a)

muscular system

b)

nervous system

c)

endocrine system

d)

circulatory system

7.

Our body systems depend on each other to carry out their functions properly.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

A (a)   is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function for the body.

9.

The (a)   is the body system that gathers and interprets information about the body’s internal and external environment and respond to that information.

10.

Which of the following are part of the nervous system? Check all that apply.

a)

brain

b)

nerves

c)

eyes

d)

heart

e)

nose

11.

Check all items that are part of the digestive system:

a)

mouth

b)

heart

c)

kidneys

d)

stomach

e)

small intestine

12.

Electrical messages to and from various parts of our body are called (a)   .

13.

Your _______________________is a mass of nervous tissue that is located inside your skull

a)

heart

b)

brain

c)

lungs

d)

pituitary gland

14.

The largest part of the brain is called the:

a)

cerebellum

b)

frontal lobe

c)

cerebrum

d)

brain stem

15.

This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.

a)

cerebellum

b)

frontal lobe

c)

cerebrum

d)

brain stem

16.

This part of the brain controls senses like sight, taste, and touch.

a)

cerebellum

b)

frontal lobe

c)

cerebrum

d)

brain stem

17.

This part of the brain controls heart rate and blood pressure.

a)

cerebellum

b)

frontal lobe

c)

cerebrum

d)

brain stem

18.

The CNS consists of the____________ and ________________.

a)

brain

b)

nerves

c)

spinal cord

d)

brain stem

19.

The (a)   is composed of nerves that connect all parts of your body to the central nervous system.

20.

The ________________________________ is a network of tissues and organs that release certain hormones that control certain body functions.

a)

endocrine system

b)

nervous system

c)

circulatory system

d)

muscular system

21.

Hormones are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

_____________________are tissues or groups of tissues that make and release chemicals.

a)

hormones

b)

muscles

c)

glands

d)

cells

23.

How are the nervous system and endocrine system similar?

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24.

The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing__________________.

a)

insulin

b)

epinephrine

c)

human growth hormone

d)

testosterone

25.

The pancreas is responsible for releasing__________________.

a)

insulin

b)

epinephrine

c)

human growth hormone

d)

testosterone

26.

The ovaries are responsible for releasing__________________.

a)

estrogen

b)

insulin

c)

human growth hormone

d)

testosterone

27.

The________________________ is the framework of our bodies.

a)

muscular system

b)

bone

c)

skeletal system

d)

body systems

28.

The two types of bone tissue are:

a)

soft bone

b)

stretchy bone

c)

compact bone

d)

spongy bone

29.

This part of the bone makes red and white blood cells, as well as stores fat.

a)

joints

b)

tendons

c)

marrow

d)

ligaments

30.

A __________________is a place in the body where two or more bones connect.

a)

joint

b)

tendons

c)

link

d)

ligaments

31.

An example of a ball and socket joint would be:

a)

skull

b)

elbow

c)

shoulder

d)

knee

32.

The bones in joints are held together with flexible bands called (a)   .

33.

List the three types of muscle.

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34.

This type of muscle moves materials through our internal organs.

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

smooth muscle

c)

skeletal muscle

d)

brain muscle

35.

This type of muscle is the muscle found in the heart and it contracts to pump blood throughout our body.

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

smooth muscle

c)

skeletal muscle

d)

brain muscle

36.

This type of muscle causes our bodies to move.

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

smooth muscle

c)

skeletal muscle

d)

brain muscle

37.

(a)   are the substances in foods that your body needs to function properly

38.

(a)   is the process by which your body breaks down food. Chewing your food is the first step.

39.

The entire digestive process takes approximately 24 hours.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

___________________increases the surface area of the intestinal wall which allows for more nutrients to pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream.

a)

hormones

b)

villi

c)

cells

d)

hemoglobin

41.

Most of the nutrient absorption takes place in the large intestine.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

Which of the following are involved in excretion?

a)

lungs

b)

skin

c)

kidneys

d)

small intestine

43.

How are the respiratory system and excretory system connected?

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44.

The (a)   removes waste products from your blood.

45.

The __________________________transports nutrients and gases to different parts of the body where they can be used by cells.

a)

respiratory system

b)

circulatory system

c)

endocrine system

d)

digestive system

46.

Which of the following is NOT a main part of the circulatory system?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

blood vessels

d)

blood

47.

These are used to transport blood AWAY from the heart.

a)

veins

b)

capillaries

c)

arterioles

d)

arteries

48.

These are used to transport blood TO the heart.

a)

veins

b)

capillaries

c)

arterioles

d)

arteries

49.

The (a)   is an organ that consists of 4 chambers that blood passes through.

50.

______________ is the liquid part of blood.

a)

water

b)

plasma

c)

juice

d)

urine

51.

Red blood cells contain a protein called (a)   which is what oxygen and carbon dioxide attach to

52.

_______________are cell fragments that help repair blood vessels and form blood clots.

a)

red blood cells

b)

white blood cells

c)

minerals

d)

platelets

53.

(a)   link veins and arteries together and is where nutrients, waste, oxygen, and carbon dioxide enter the bloodstream.

54.

The main function of the (a)   is to bring oxygen into the body, and to remove carbon dioxide from the body,

55.

___________________are large sponge like organs in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are passed between the blood and the environment.

a)

bronchi

b)

trachea

c)

lungs

d)

arteries

56.

The trachea is split into two tubes called _________________.

a)

bronchi

b)

tracheals

c)

lungs

d)

arteries

57.

The ____________________________ is what causes air to move and out of the lungs.

a)

diaphragm

b)

tracheals

c)

lungs

d)

arteries