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Human Body Systems I

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.
a)
composition
b)
digestion
c)
deposition
d)
absorption
2.
a)
esophagus
b)
liver
c)
stomach
d)
pancreas
3.
a)
stomach
b)
pancreas
c)
large intestine
d)
small intestine
4.
What is the definition for digestion?
a)
Breaking down food into smaller nutrients
b)
Getting rid of waste products
c)
Getting food into our bodies
d)
Getting nutrients into our bloodstream, so that our cells can use them
5.
______________ are the smallest blood vessels.
a)
Arteries
b)
Veins
c)
Capillaries
6.

What are the functions of the respiratory system?


Select ALL that apply.

a)

provides oxygen for your cells

b)

removes CO2 and H2O when you exhale

c)

carries oxygen and nutrients

d)

provides shape and support for muscles

7.

the small air sacs at the ends of the bronchi where actual gas exchange occurs

a)

alveoli

b)

breathing

c)

cartilage

d)

cell

e)

homeostasis

8.

What are the main organs of the circulatory system?

a)

brain, spine, & nerves

b)

heart, arteries, & veins

c)

heart, lungs, & veins

d)

skin, nails, & hair

9.
What do the arteries do?
a)
pumps blood to the heart
b)
pumps blood to and from the heart
c)
carry's blood away from the heart 
d)
a muscle 
10.

What is the function (job) of the white blood cells?

a)

To transport oxygen around the body.

b)

To carry dissolved sugars.

c)

To clot and cover wounds like cuts and grazes.

d)

To release antibodies to help destroy infections.

11.

What is the function (job) of the red blood cells?

a)

To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

b)

To release antibodies to fight infections.

c)

To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

d)

To clot and form scabs if there is a wound on the body.

12.

Which blood vessels take blood TO the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

13.

Which blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

14.

Which is the smallest of the 3 blood vessels?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries