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Human Body Systems

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

The cells in the human body are like little factories. In order to grow, repair, and live, the cells need supplies. Which body systems help these cells get the energy they need?

a)

circulatory system and immune system

b)

digestive system and excretory system

c)

circulatory system and digestive system

d)

respiratory system and excretory system

2.

The order of the digestive tract is

a)

esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver

b)

mouth, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, anus

c)

mouth esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus

d)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus

3.

The failure of body systems can disrupt homeostasis. The failure of which body system can cause an immediate problem?

a)

Digestive

b)

Reproductive

c)

Respiratory

d)

Urinary

4.

Why is the muscle action in the heart and other organs known as involuntary muscle action?

a)

Diet controls the action of the heart and other organ muscles.

b)

The tendons control the action of the heart and other organ muscles.

c)

The person chooses to control the action of the heart and other organ muscles.

d)

The person cannot consciously control the action of the heart and other organ muscles.

5.

Which phrase defines the term homeostasis?

a)

division of cells that make up the body

b)

regulation of the environment outside the body

c)

maintenance of a stable environment inside the body

d)

removal of waste materials produced by the cells of the body

6.

Which of the following best explains the interaction between the digestive system and the respiratory system?

a)

To use the energy in food broken down by the digestive system, the body needs oxygen obtained by the respiratory system.

b)

The main function of the respiratory system is to control, coordinate, and regulate most of the functions of the digestive system.

c)

Coordination between the respiratory and digestive systems is necessary because the digestive system obtains oxygen needed by the respiratory system.

d)

The digestive system obtains nutrients from the food that is eaten, and the respiratory system transports the nutrients to the brain where they are needed.

7.

Sonia is studying where oxygen goes in the body. She investigates how oxygen moves from the bloodstream into the cells. Which structure is Sonia most likely to examine in this work?

a)

the veins

b)

the heart

c)

the capillaries

d)

the lymph nodes

8.

A track meet is scheduled in a city that is at high altitude. One runner lives near a beach. To improve her chances of winning a medal, the runner decides to train for a number of weeks in the mountains. She hopes that this will increase the number of red blood cells in her blood. Which function of the circulatory system does she hope to improve?

a)

the delivery of oxygen to body tissues

b)

the delivery of nutrients to body tissues

c)

the delivery of disease-fighting cells to body tissues

d)

the delivery of blood-clotting materials to body tissues

9.

What is the main function of the excretory system?

a)

to remove waste from the body

b)

to regulate and control other body systems

c)

to obtain oxygen and transport it to all tissues

d)

to break down nutrients into smaller molecules

10.

Which of the following best describes the main function of the circulatory system?

a)

to deliver nutrients and other essential materials to cells and remove waste products

b)

to break down the nutrients found in food so that they can be used by all cells in the body

c)

to produce the chemical signals that allow parts of the body to communicate over long distances

d)

to coordinate all other body systems so that they can function together to maintain homeostasis

11.

The mouth aids in digestion by

a)

chemical digestion.

b)

mechanical digestion.

c)

both mechanical and chemical digestion.

d)

The mouth is not part of digestion.

12.

Which of the following is NOT a way that the body excretes waste?

a)

sweating

b)

exhaling

c)

going to the bathroom

d)

inhaling

13.

Amy goes to the doctor because she is not feeling well. The doctor carefully looks for anything abnormal in Amy’s pharynx. The doctor then listens through his stethoscope for abnormal sounds in Amy’s bronchi and alveoli. Which body system is the doctor examining?

a)

the lymphatic system

b)

the respiratory system

c)

the circulatory system

d)

the cardiovascular system

14.

Organ systems work together to meet the needs of the human body. How is the skeletal system related to the nervous system?

a)

The skeleton protects the brain and spinal cord.

b)

The brain determines how the skeleton develops.

c)

The brain and spinal cord hold the skeleton together.

d)

The skeletal system works as a part of the nervous system.

15.

Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease. Over time, genetic defects weaken skeletal muscles. What problem can weakening skeletal muscles cause?

a)

loss of bone marrow

b)

damage to spongy bone

c)

difficulty standing and walking

d)

loss of involuntary muscle control

16.

Sharon is working on a report on smooth muscles. Smooth muscles control involuntary body movements. Sharon drew this image to show a magnified view of a smooth muscle.


In which of the following body structures would you find smooth muscle?

a)

lips

b)

foot

c)

upper arm

d)

blood vessels

17.

Which is the main control center of the nervous system?

a)

brain

b)

heart

c)

medulla

d)

spinal cord

e)

I do not know the best answer for this question

18.

In order to maintain homeostasis, the systems of the human body work together to keep a constant internal temperature. Which of the following best describes how the human body responds in a cold environment?

a)

The digestive system produces more hormones to warm the body.

b)

The nervous system signals the muscles of the muscular system to contract and warm the body.

c)

The nervous system signals the muscles of the muscular system to contract and warm the body.

d)

The skeletal system produces more blood cells that circulate through the blood vessels, increasing the warmth of the body.

19.

Bones are the major part of the body’s skeletal system. What is one of the main functions of bones?

a)

release growth hormones

b)

provide structure and support

c)

carry oxygen to the body’s cells

d)

serve as the main source of calcium

20.

The respiratory system is composed of many elements. Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the lungs, the trachea, and the alveoli?

a)

They work together to allow gas exchange

b)

They work independently with unrelated functions

c)

They work together to transport blood.

d)

The work together to obtain nutrients to deliver to cells.