WorksheetsHuman Anatomy and Health Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which organ is located in the chest and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Liver
Heart
Kidney
Pancreas
Which body system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Digestive
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Nervous
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Lymphatics
Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?
Pelvis
Femur
Skull
Sternum
Which condition is commonly caused by alcohol abuse and affects the liver?
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
COPD
Obesity
The (a) is responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine.
The (a) system includes bones and muscles and supports body movement and structure.
The (a) is a muscular organ in the abdomen that helps digest food.
Type 2 diabetes is often linked to poor (a) and being overweight.
The (a) system controls body functions using hormones.
What does a peak flow meter measure?
Blood sugar levels
Lung function (how fast you can blow air out)
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Which condition is most commonly monitored using peak flow measurements?
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart disease
Obesity
What two measurements are needed to calculate BMI (Body Mass Index)?
Waist and hip
Weight and height
Blood pressure and heart rate
Age and gender
A person with a high waist-to-hip ratio is at greater risk of which condition?
Hearing loss
Respiratory infection
Heart disease
Vitamin deficiency
In a blood pressure reading (e.g. 120/80 mmHg), what does the top number represent?
The pressure when the heart relaxes
The average blood pressure
The pressure when the heart contracts
The pulse rate
