WorksheetsHuman Body Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
If the oxygen supply of the body is cut off, death will occur in about ________ minutes.
8 to 10
4 to 6
1 to 2
2 to 4
Oxygen from air is made available to the blood through the ________ and then to the body cells by the circulatory system.
respiratory system
gastrointestinal system
endocrine system
central nervous system
Which of the following is an organ or structure of the respiratory system?
All of the above.
Nose
Pharynx
Lungs
Which organ functions as the passageway for both food and air?
Pharynx
Trachea
Lungs
Nose
Which organ carries food to the stomach?
Nose
None of the above.
Trachea
Esophagus
Which organ is the passageway for air to travel into the lungs?
Esophagus
None of the above.
Larynx
Trachea
An unresponsive person is at risk for suffocation because:
foreign objects, such as false teeth, may cause suffocation.
liquid in the windpipe may cause suffocation.
All of the above.
normal swallowing controls will not operate.
The passage of air into and out of the lungs is called ________.
digestion
circulation
ventilation
respiration
The process of breathing out is called ________.
circulation
inhalation
exhalation
respiration
Signs of inadequate breathing include which of the following?
All of the above.
An abnormal breathing rate
Cool and clammy skin
Pale or blue-gray skin
The ________ is made of the blood, the heart, and the blood vessels.
respiratory system
endocrine system
circulatory system
digestive system
The heart is located behind the ________.
kidneys
sternum
lungs
stomach
Each time the heart contracts, the surge of blood can be felt as a ________.
pulse
All of the above.
muscular twitch
blood pressure
Which of the following is the major artery of the neck?
Radial
Carotid
Femoral
Brachial
Which artery should be used to check the pulse of an unconscious victim?
Radial
Femoral
Carotid
Brachial
Which portion of blood carries oxygen to the organs?
Red blood cells
Platelets
None of the above.
White blood cells
Which portion of blood defends against bacteria?
None of the above.
Platelets
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Hemorrhage is the term for:
fainting.
profuse bleeding.
inadequate circulation.
severe heat loss.
Inadequate circulation is known as ________.
hypoperfusion, or shock
None of the above.
hemorrhage
hyperperfusion, or shock
The adult skeleton has ____ bones.
102
206
176
264
A person with a back or neck injury must be handled with extreme care to prevent injury to the:
brain.
spinal cord.
heart.
lungs.
The ________ is the most freely movable joint in the body and is easily dislocated.
hip
shoulder
elbow
knee
Most skeletal muscles are attached to the bones they move by ________.
cartilage
tendons
ligaments
fibers
Walking, chewing, talking, and smiling are all acts made possible by which type of muscle?
Involuntary
Heart
All of the above.
Voluntary
A joint is where two or more ________ meet or join.
tendons
bones
ligaments
muscles
