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Human Body Systems

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

Which statement describes the organization of living organisms?

a)

All organisms are composed of many cells, which are the basic units of structure but

do not perform life functions.

b)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells, which are the basic units of structure

and perform essential life functions.

c)

All organisms are composed of many cells that have basic units with unique structures

and functions.

d)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells with the same shape and purpose

but are not the basic units of structure.

2.

A group of two or more tissues working together to perform a specific function is called______.

a)

an organ

b)

a cell

c)

an organ system

d)

an organism

3.

The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment is called __________.

a)

healing

b)

homeostasis

c)

digestion

d)

respiration

4.

Human organ systems work together in many ways. Which statement accurately explains the relationship between two body systems?

a)

The excretory system regulates the temperature of the integumentary system.

b)

The skeletal system delivers nutrients absorbed by the endocrine system.

c)

The digestive system delivers oxygen absorbed by the respiratory system.

d)

The nervous system regulates the movement of the muscular system.

5.

Which of the following organs aid in protection against pathogens, excretes waste products, and body temperature regulation?

a)

Skin

b)

Femur

c)

Bicep

d)

Stomach

6.

Which makes up the integumentary system?

a)

A network of nerves

b)

White blood cells and antibodies

c)

The brain and spinal cord

d)

The skin, hair and nails

7.

Inside cells, special molecules carry messages from the membrane to the nucleus. Which body system uses a similar process?

a)

Endocrine

b)

Lymphatic

c)

Excretory

d)

Integumentary

8.

How does the skin help the body maintain homeostasis?

a)

The skin transports oxygen.

b)

The skin digests viruses.

c)

The skin sends messages to the brain.

d)

The skin stabilizes temperature.

9.

What is the largest organ of the human body

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Skin

d)

Lungs

10.

Which best explains why muscle is considered a tissue?

a)

It is connected to bones.

b)

It can move voluntarily or involuntarily.

c)

It interacts with several organ systems.

d)

It is a group of cells working together.

11.

Which type of muscle makes up the heart?

a)

cardiac

b)

skeletal

c)

smooth

d)

all of these

12.

Which type of muscle is found in internal organs (like your stomach)?

a)

smooth

b)

striated

c)

skeletal

d)

voluntary

13.

A specific disease affects the muscular system. Which of the following would be a likely symptom of this disease?

a)

inability to digest protein

b)

poor vision

c)

difficulty walking

d)

loss of short-term memory

14.

The muscular system provides ______ for the body.

a)

energy

b)

oxygen

c)

structure

d)

movement

15.

Mrs. Cook has to write a paper on the formation of red blood cells. In addition to the circulatory system, what other body system should she research to find information about the formation of red blood cells?

a)

skeletal system

b)

immune system

c)

endocrine system

d)

reproductive system

16.

The strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone is called a _________.

a)

tendon

b)

ligament

c)

joint

d)

cartilage

17.

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

a)

protects vital organs

b)

regulates our body temperature

c)

excretes wastes

d)

All of these

18.

______________________ is the part of the bone where blood cells are made.

a)

marrow

b)

cartilage

c)

veins

d)

muscle

19.

The major organ of the nervous system encased in the skull

a)

Brain

b)

Neuron

c)

Axon

d)

Liver

20.

When a person’s arm touches something hot, the muscles in the arm react to pull the arm away. Which body system alerts the muscles to react?

a)

Nervous

b)

Digestive

c)

Circulatory

d)

Respiratory

21.

What is the primary function of white blood cells in humans?

a)

Fight infection

b)

Carry oxygen

c)

Grow tissue

d)

Remove waste

22.

Which system protects the body by responding to the presence of a virus?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Immune

c)

Respiratory

d)

Excretory

23.

Two examples of pathogens are

a)

Poor diet and no exercise

b)

Smoking and heredity

c)

Clotting and heart problems

d)

Viruses and bacteria

24.

The main functions of our blood are__________.

a)

transmit and carry messages to our muscles

b)

to contract and relax

c)

to carry oxygen and transport nutrients to our cells

d)

to remove bacteria and viruses

25.

Why does the blood returning to the heart appear to be a darker red color (or blue)?

a)

It is oxygen-rich.

b)

It is oxygen-poor.

c)

It is protein-rich.

d)

It is carrying amino acids.

26.

The exchange between alveoli and capillaries allows

a)

damaged red blood cells to be destroyed.

b)

oxygen to enter the blood.

c)

lymph to be collected.

d)

carbon dioxide to enter the blood.

27.

What is one way the respiratory system and the circulatory system work together in the human body?

a)

The circulatory system takes in nutrients, while the respiratory system delivers oxygen.

b)

The circulatory system takes in water, and the respiratory system takes in carbon

dioxide.

c)

The respiratory system takes in nutrients, while the circulatory system delivers carbon

dioxide to the cells of the body.

d)

The respiratory system takes in oxygen, and the circulatory system delivers the oxygen

to the cells of the body.

28.

Which two systems work together to make sure that oxygen reaches the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed?

a)

digestive and circulatory

b)

respiratory and nervous

c)

muscular and skeletal

d)

circulatory and respiratory.

29.

Which body system is directly threatened when bacteria infect the bronchial tubes and lungs?

a)

Muscular

b)

Nervous

c)

Respiratory

d)

Excretory

30.

How do the digestive system and the circulatory system work together in the human body?

a)

The digestive system sends electrical messages, while the circulatory system responds to

the messages.

b)

The digestive system provides structure for the body, while the circulatory system directs the

movement.

c)

The digestive system removes liquid toxins from the body, while the circulatory system

removes solid waste.

d)

The digestive system extracts nutrients from food, while the circulatory system transports

those nutrients.

31.

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system?

a)

Absorb water from food

b)

Absorb nutrients from food

c)

Filter waste from the blood

d)

Break down food

32.

Which of the following body parts is NOT involved in chemical digestion?

a)

stomach

b)

liver

c)

pancreas

d)

esophagus

33.

What is excretion?

a)

removing waste from the body

b)

breathing

c)

digesting food

d)

adding nutrients

34.

Which of the following does food NOT pass through?

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

small intestine

d)

mouth

35.

Which function summarizes the excretory (or Urinary) system?

a)

It removes waste.

b)

It collects oxygen.

c)

it attacks diseases.

d)

It delivers nutrients.

36.

Can you live without your kidneys?

a)

No, toxins and waste products must be removed from the bloodstream on a daily

basis.

b)

No, there would be no oxygen/carbon-dioxide exchange.

c)

Yes, red blood cells would still be able to circulate through the bloodstream.

d)

Yes, the pancreas would enlarge to take over the job of the kidneys.

37.

Food is digested to the molecular level, absorbed, and then carried to the cells. The dissolved waste molecules produced by the cells are removed primarily from the blood by the _____________.

a)

kidneys

b)

large intestine

c)

lungs

d)

skin

38.

Which of the blood vessels are responsible for the exchange of blood and toxins within the kidneys?

a)

Capillaries

b)

Veins

c)

Arteries

d)

Aorta

39.

Glands are small organs located throughout your body that secrete (that means release) substances called:

a)

Plasma

b)

Hormones

c)

Enzymes

d)

Bile

40.

Hormones help your body by:

a)

Telling your cells what to do

b)

Helping you breathe

c)

Sending nerve messages

d)

Oxidizing your blood