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WorksheetsAnatomy and Physiology quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does Anatomy study
how the body works
the structure of the body
diseases of the body
chemicals in the body
What does physiology focus on?
Body Structures
Body Functions
Body Cells only
Medical Treatments
Which level of organisation is the smallest
Tissue
organ
cell
system
A group of similar cells working together forms a:
Organ
Tissue
Structure
System
Which level of organisation comes after tissues
Organs
organism
systems
cells
What is the main function of the skeletal system
pumping blood
breathing
digestion
support and protection
How many bones are in the adult human body
150
206
300
250
Which bone protects the brain
Pelvis
skull
rib
spine
What is a joint
where two bones meet
a ligament
a tendon
a muscle
which joint allows the most movement
ball and socket
fixed
hinge
pivot
What is the main function of muscles
movement
protection
breathing
digestion
Which type of muscle is voluntary
cardiac
smooth
digestive
skeletal
Where is cardiac muscle found
heart
stomach
legs
arms
smooth muscle is found in
bones
heart
blood vessels and organs
arms
muscles work by
hardening
lengthening only
expanding
contracting and relaxing
What is the function of the heart
pump blood
digest food
store oxygen
filter waste
What carries oxygen around the body
White blood cells
platelets
red blood cells
plasma
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart
artery
valve
vein
capillary
what is blood pressure
blood thickness
blood temperature
blood volume
force of blood agains artery walls
What is one function of blood
thought processing
bone formation
muscle control
transport nutrients and oxygen
What is the main function of the respiratory system
exchange of gases
digest food
control movement
pump blood
Which gas do we breath in
hydrogen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
oxygen
Where does gas exchange occur
trachea
bronchi
alveoli
larynx
What happens during inhalation
air leaves lungs
diaphragm contracts
diaphragm relaxes
lungs shrink
What gas is breathed out
carbon dioxide
oxygen
nitrogen
hydrogen
What is digestion
absorbing oxygen
breaking food down into nutrients
removing waste
storing energy
What is the role of the stomach
absorb nutrients
store waste
mix food with acide
make bile
where are most nutrients absorbed
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
liver
what does the large intestine mainly absorb
water
vitamins
protein
fat
what controls the body's responses
respiratory system
skeletal system
digestive system
nervous system
The brain and spinal cord make up the
endocrine system
muscular system
peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
What is a reflex
a learned behaviour
a slow response
a voluntary action
a quick automatic response
Where does digestion begin
stomach
small intestine
mouth
large intestine
What carries messages in the nervous system
Neurons
muscles
hormones
blood cells
Which part of the brain controls balance
cerebrum
medulla
cerebellum
hypothalamus
What does the endocrine system use to send messages
muscles
nerves
blood cells
hormones
Which gland controls growth
thyroid
adrenal
pituitary
pancreas
Hormones are released into the
nervous system
bloodstream
lungs
digestive tract
which hormone controls blood sugar
oestrogen
adrenaline
insulin
thyroxine
The endocrine system works closely with the
nervous system
digestive system
skeletal system
respiratory system
What is the main function of the kidneys
digest food
pump blood
control breathing
filter waste from blood
urine is stored in the
kidney
ureter
bladdedr
urethra
What is homeostasis
breaking down food
movement of the joints
oxygen exchange
keeping the body stable internally
Which is an example of homeostasis
digestion
sweating when hot
breathing
walking
why is homeostasis important
helps movement
builds muscle
keeps body systems working properly
improves digestion only
Why is anatomy and physiology important in health and social care
understand how the body works
diagnose without training
replace doctors
avoid care plans
which system is most affected by smoking
digestive system
skeletal system
respiratory system
urinary system
Ageing can affect the body by
improving muscle strength
increasing bone density
speeding digestion
slowing body system
Which system helps fight infection
immune system
digestive system
skeletal system
nervous system
Why should carers understand body systems
give medical advice
provide safe and effective care
replace nurses
diagnose illness
