Human Body Systems

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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

The main function of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

Which system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.

What organ is responsible for pumping blood?

The heart is responsible for pumping blood.

Which bodily system provides support and protection for the body’s organs?

The skeletal system provides support and protection for the body's organs.

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients the body can use.

Which system controls body activities with hormones?

The endocrine system controls body activities with hormones.

Which organ system is responsible for removing waste from the body?

The excretory system is responsible for removing waste from the body.

What is the role of the nervous system?

The nervous system controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Name the largest organ in the human body.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body.

What is the function of the immune system?

The immune system defends against pathogens and fights infections.

What system includes the kidneys and bladder?

The urinary system includes the kidneys and bladder.

Which system is responsible for producing movement in the body?

The muscular system is responsible for producing movement in the body.

What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

The cerebellum controls balance and coordination.

What is the role of red blood cells?

Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and bring carbon dioxide back to the lungs for expulsion.

Name the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.





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1. What is the main function of the respiratory system?

The main function of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

The circulatory system transports nutrients and hormones.

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients.

The endocrine system regulates metabolism.

2. Which system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.

The respiratory system exchanges gases.

The nervous system transmits signals.

The skeletal system supports body structure.

3. What organ is responsible for pumping blood?

Liver

Lungs

The heart is responsible for pumping blood.

Kidneys

4. Which bodily system provides support and protection for the body’s organs?

The skeletal system provides support and protection for the body's organs.

The muscular system produces movement.

The circulatory system circulates blood.

The digestive system processes food.

5. What is the primary function of the digestive system?

It supports body tissues.

It filters blood.

It transmits nerve signals.

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients the body can use.

6. Which system controls body activities with hormones?

Nervous system

The endocrine system controls body activities with hormones.

Respiratory system

Digestive system

7. Which organ system is responsible for removing waste from the body?

The excretory system is responsible for removing waste from the body.

Skeletal system

Endocrine system

Immune system

8. What is the role of the nervous system?

The nervous system controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

It digests food.

It stores minerals.

It excretes waste.

9. Name the largest organ in the human body.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body.

Heart

Liver

Brain

10. What is the function of the immune system?

The immune system defends against pathogens and fights infections.

It circulates blood.

It supports muscles.

It filters air.

11. What system includes the kidneys and bladder?

The circulatory system

The endocrine system

The respiratory system

The urinary system includes the kidneys and bladder.

12. Which system is responsible for producing movement in the body?

The muscular system is responsible for producing movement in the body.

The skeletal system

The nervous system

The cardiovascular system

13. What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

The cerebellum controls balance and coordination.

The cerebrum

The brainstem

The hippocampus

14. What is the role of red blood cells?

They control body movements.

They aid in digestion.

Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and bring carbon dioxide back to the lungs for expulsion.

They produce hormones.

15. Name the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

Trachea

Intestine

Bronchus