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WorksheetsBody System Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
When we breath in, oxygen goes into our lungs. The lungs are part of the
muscular system
respiratory system
circulatory system
digestive system
When you walk, muscles in your legs contract and relax. This is a great example of the ___ system in action.
muscular system
execratory sytem
circulatory system
nervous system
What region of the brain is designated by label 4?
cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla oblangata
spinal cord
Animal movement is made possible by the interaction of which two systems?
endoskeleton and exoskeleton
nervous and endocrine
skeletal and muscle
cerebrum and cerebellum
What is the main function the endocrine system?
restore homeostasis
control body temperature
regulate the amount of water in the body
stimulate growth and development
The development of the male reproductive system occurs in coordination with other human systems. Which of the following is an example of this coordination?
The endocrine system releases the hormone testosterone.
The muscular system strengthens the uterine wall.
The circulatory system restricts blood flow to the testes.
The execratory system removes urea from the blood.
The circulatory system transports substances throughout the body. If a clot were to form in the pulmonary artery, how would this affect blood flow?
Blood flow from the heart to the lungs would be reduced.
Blood flow from the heart to body tissues would be reduced.
Blood flow from the lungs to body tissues would increase.
Blood flow from the aorta to the arms and legs would increase.
Human development occurs in a series of stages. Which of the following best describes the key event that occurs after fertilization and before gastrulation?
The blastocyst attaches to the wall of the uterus and cells begin to differentiate.
Cells migrate from the ectoderm to form the mesoderm; resulting in the formation of three cell layers.
A sperm and egg fuse producing a fertilized egg.
Mesodermal tissue differentiate into the notochord and the nervous system develops.
Where does mechanical digestion begin?
the esophagus
the mouth
the large intestine
the stomach
Which blood cells are most numerous in the body?
red
white
platelets
plasma
The structure that serves as a passageway for both air and food?
pharynx
trachea
larynx
bronchus
How does tobacco smoke affect the body?
It blocks hemoglobin from binding to oxygen, thus affecting gas exchange in the lungs.
It paralyzes cilia in the trachea allowing inhaled particles to enter the lungs.
It causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
all of the above
Which is the correct direction of blood flow?
right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery
right atrium, left atrium, pulmonary artery
left ventricle, pulmonary artery, aorta
left ventricle, left atrium, aorta
Which of the following is the correct organization from most simple to most complex?
organ systems, tissues, organs, cells
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
organ systems, organs, tissues, cells
cells, organs, organ systems, tissues
What structure removes excess water, urea, and metabolic waste from the blood?
kidney
renal vein
urinary bladder
ureter
Which of the following is carried by a red blood cell throughout the body?
glucose
carbon dioxide
oxygen
both carbon dioxide and oxygen
Where in the body is oxygen picked up and carbon dioxide dropped off?
The tongue located in the mouth.
The small intestine located in the abdomen.
The lungs located in the chest
A muscle located in the leg.
Which of the following substances does a muscle cell need in order to function?
Glucose
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Both glucose and oxygen
Which of the following is true about our body's system?
The skeletal system sends messages to the body
Blood cells are part of the nervous sytem
The digestive system helps carbon dioxide leave the body through the lungs.
The digestive system helps break down food into energy.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about our body's system?
The digestive system provides the energy that the muscular system needs to move and function.
The skeletal systems sends signals throughout the entire body.
The circulatory system brings the red blood cells to the lungs so that carbon dioxide can be dropped off and oxygen picked up.
The muscular system helps us walk, move and sit up.
The organ responsible for pumping blood throughout your body.
The Brain
The Heart
The Spine
The Lungs
What is glucose?
food/nutrient that cells need to live
a cell that picks up oxygen
carbon dioxide gas that is removed
none of the above
This system protects your body from invading microorganisms.
Integumentary
Excretory
Endocrine
Digestive
This system removes metabolic waste and maintains homeostasis of water, salts, and nutrients.
Integumentary
Excretory
Endocrine
Digestive
This system breaks down food which is then absorbed into the body.
Integumentary
Excretory
Endocrine
Digestive
