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The Body Systems

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This system allows movement of body parts.

a)

muscular

b)

reproductive

c)

respiratory

d)

skeletal

2.

This system is for making new offspring

a)

lymphatic

b)

digestive

c)

reproductive

d)

nervous

3.

This system takes in oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide from the body

a)

excretory

b)

digestive

c)

endocrine

d)

respiratory

4.

This system moves blood throughout the body with the heart

a)

cardiovascular

b)

respiratory

c)

excretory

d)

endocrine

5.

This system returns leaked fluid back to the blood and is a major part of the immune system

a)

endocrine

b)

digestive

c)

lymphatic

d)

integumentary

6.

This system makes chemical messages with hormones

a)

integumentary

b)

nervous

c)

excretory

d)

endocrine

7.

This system is the protective covering of the body which includes skin, hair and nails

a)

digestive

b)

excretory

c)

integumentary

d)

nervous

8.

The system that gets rid of the body's wastes

a)

circulatory

b)

endocrine

c)

muscular

d)

excretory

9.

This system breaks down food into nutrients to be used for the body

a)

cardiovascular

b)

digestive

c)

nervous

d)

endocrine

10.

This system supports the body and protects important organs. It includes bones, ligaments and cartilage

a)

muscular

b)

skeletal

c)

lymphatic

d)

cardiovascular

11.

This system collects information and responds to it by sending electrical messages. The brain is the center of this system.

a)

nervous

b)

endocrine

c)

reproductive

d)

muscular

12.

Where does digestion start?

a)

in the stomach

b)

in the mouth/teeth

c)

in the intestines

d)

in the throat

13.

The stomach is an organ that

a)

gets hungry

b)

feels empty

c)

stores food

d)

gets upset

14.

The circulatory system connects

a)

the lungs to the mouth

b)

the chambers of the heart

c)

the intestines

d)

the cells in your body

15.

Which system brings oxygen into your body?

a)

circulatory

b)

digestive

c)

excretory

d)

respiratory

16.

When you exhale your body releases

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

17.

This is the largest organ of the body

a)

skin

b)

heart

c)

bones

d)

large intestine

18.

Where does your heart pump deoxygenated blood?

a)

lungs

b)

brain

19.

What makes up the human body?

a)

cells

b)

minerals

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

many different gases

20.

What body system takes nutrients and oxygen to and carbon dioxide and waste from the cells?

a)

circulatory system

b)

nervous system

c)

digestive system

d)

respiratory system

21.

What body system controls movement of the human body?

a)

circulatory system

b)

nervous system

c)

digestive system

d)

respiratory system

22.

What body system takes oxygen into the body and gives off carbon dioxide?

a)

circulatory system

b)

nervous system

c)

digestive system

d)

respiratory system

23.
This system provides a framework for the body.
a)
muscular
b)
integumentary
c)
skeletal
d)
excretory
24.
This system is the body's defense against attack.
a)
endocrine
b)
excretory
c)
muscular
d)
immune
25.

Which two body systems are working together to make this type of physical movement from the basketball player?

a)

Circulatory and Excretory

b)

Skeletal and Muscular

c)

Nervous and Digestive

d)

Respiratory and Skeletal

26.

What system eliminates non solid waste from the body?

a)

Integumentary

b)

Digestive

c)

Excretory

d)

Respiratory

27.
The function of this system is coordination and control; response to the environment and maintenance of homeostasis.
a)
Circulatory
b)
Respiratory
c)
Digestive
d)
Nervous
28.
Which organs' primary job is producing and removing liquid waste from the body?
a)
Heart, blood and blood vessels
b)
Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestines
c)
Brain, spinal cord and nerves
d)
Kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
29.
What function do the endocrine system and nervous system have in common?
a)
Both relay messages to cells throughout the body.
b)
Both produce electrical signals that are carried by neurons
c)
Both produce hormones which are chemical messengers
d)
both remove wastes and toxins from the body
30.
What two systems work together to get rid of infection?
a)
Digestive and immune
b)
Respiratory and circulatory
c)
Circulatory and immune
d)
Immune and endocrine
31.
Which of the following systems is the largest human organ that protects the body, regulates body temperature, and plays a role in sensory perception.
a)
Nervous system
b)
Endocrine system
c)
Integumentary system
d)
Skeletal system
32.

This system collects information and responds to it by sending electrical messages. The brain is the center of this system.

a)

nervous

b)

endocrine

c)

reproductive

d)

muscular

33.

What is the order of levels of organization of the body from SMALLEST to Largest

a)

cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism

b)

organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

c)

cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism

d)

cell, tissue, organ, organ systems, organism

34.

What are the two main processes carried out by the excretory system?

a)

A. Absorbing needed nutrients and getting rid of the excess

b)

B. Separating and eliminating wastes from the body

c)

C. Maintaining weight and regulating temperature

d)

D. Controlling the amount of water in the body and eliminating salt

35.

The main function of this system is to —

a)

F. control reproduction

b)

G. transport oxygen

c)

H. produce hormones

d)

J. remove waste

36.

Which of the following organs in your digestive system is necessary to eat a sandwich?

a)

A . mouth

b)

B. stomach

c)

C. small intestine

d)

D. All of the above

37.

Using the table, what can be inferred about the function of the digestive system?

a)

A . The digestive system takes proteins from cells.

b)

B. The digestive system only breaks down fats.

c)

C. The digestive system removes wastes from cells.

d)

D. The digestive system extracts nutrients for cells to use.

38.

Based on the information in the table, which of the following is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

A . Balancing body chemicals and wastes

b)

B. Regulating the body's processes

c)

C. Helping the heart and lungs function

d)

D. Aiding in the growth of bones and muscles

39.

What are the main organs of the endocrine system?

a)

Pancreas, Liver, Lungs, Heart

b)

Stomach, Adrenal Gland, Hormones, Liver

c)

Adrenal Gland, Thyroid, Panceras, Pituitary Gland

d)

Earlobe Gland, Pancreas, Pituitary Gland, Heart

40.

Lucy touched a mug of cocoa. The mug was very hot. She pulled her hand back quickly from the mug.Which body systems interacted to allow Lucy to interpret that the mug was hot and react by pulling her hand away?

a)

nervous system and digestive system

b)

nervous system and muscular system

c)

circulatory system and skeletal system

d)

circulatory system and respiratory system

41.

Which set of Organs belongs to the Excretory System?

a)

Heart, blood vessels

b)

Trachea, larynx, pharynx, and lungs

c)

Kidneys, urinary bladder

d)

Brain, spinal column

42.

Which set of organs belong to the Nervous System?

a)

Heart, blood vessels

b)

Kidneys, urinary bladder

c)

Esophagus, stomach, intestines

d)

Brain, spinal column

43.

Which organs belong to the Circulatory System

a)

Heart, blood vessels

b)

Esophagus, stomach

c)

Trachea, larynx, pharynx, lungs

d)

Brain, spinal column

44.

Which organs belong to the Respiratory System?

a)

Bones, cartilage

b)

Cardiac, smooth, skeletal

c)

Trachea, larynx, pharynx, lungs

d)

Kidneys, urinary bladder

45.
The __________ is the main organ of the nervous system.
a)
heart
b)
lungs
c)
brain
d)
skin
46.
The circulatory system uses _________ to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body.
a)
blood cells
b)
lungs and nose
c)
blood vessels
d)
brain and spinal cord
47.
What is the tube of nerves that runs through the backbone?
a)
spinal cord
b)
veins
c)
muscles
d)
chambers
48.

Which organ helps break down wastes into forms that can be excreted and recycles materials?

a)

kidneys

b)

liver

c)

lungs

49.

What do you call the body's ability to utilize all its systems for survival?

a)

utilization

b)

power

c)

homeostasis

d)

organ systems

50.

The surface area of a body's skin is approximately 20 sq. feet.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

Which is NOT a layer of the skin?

a)

epidermis

b)

keratosis

c)

dermis

d)

hypodermis

52.

Which is NOT an accessory structure found within the integumentary system?

a)

hair

b)

nails

c)

sudoriferous glands

d)

sebaceous glands

e)

liver

53.

About how many muscles are in the human body?

a)

206

b)

430

c)

600

54.

About how many bones are in the human body?

a)

206

b)

430

c)

600

55.

The heart is an INVOLUNTARY muscle.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.

ABOUT how much blood does the average adult contain in their body?

a)

1-2 L

b)

3-4 L

c)

5-6 L

d)

7-8 L

57.

What are the different components of blood?

a)

plasma (watery and protein-filled)

b)

red blood cells

c)

white blood cells

d)

platelets

e)

All of these

58.

Puts oxygen into the blood.

a)

pulmonary route

b)

systemic route

59.

________ circulation moves blood between the heart and the lungs. It transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. The oxygenated blood then flows back to the heart.

a)

Pulmonary circulation

b)

Systemic circulation

60.

________ circulation moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body.

a)

Pulmonary circulation

b)

Systemic circulation

61.

This term refers to muscles moving food down the digestive tract in a wave like fashion. It is vital to digestion. This is an involuntary movement that creates waves to push contents forward.

a)

psoriasis

b)

dialysis

c)

peristalsis

d)

wave digestion

62.

Another name for the renal system is the urinary system.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

63.

Which is NOT an example of a factor that can affect the amount of urine excreted each day.

a)

fluid loss (sweat)

b)

amount of sleep

c)

water consumption

d)

breathing

64.

The endocrine system is made up of several organs called _________.

a)

vessels

b)

tracts

c)

intestines

d)

glands

65.

The lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, and thymus are all components of what system?

a)

nervous system

b)

endocrine system

c)

lymphatic system

d)

circulatory system