Body Organization Quiz

Question 1

Jasmine is a healthy girl who is playing outside. Her internal body temperature rises to 100.4°F (38°C).

How does her body most likely respond to help her return to homeostasis?

Answer 1

By sweating

Question 2

The state of maintaining a stable internal environment regardless of changing external conditions is called ______________.

Answer 2

Homeostasis

Question 3

Which describes organs in the human body?

Answer 3

A group of tissues that work together to perform a common function

Question 4

A group of cells that have the same function is called a(n) _________.

Answer 4

Tissue

Question 5

Which conditions need to be in balance for cells to function? Check all that apply.

Answer 5

A. Blood sugar

C. Body water

D. Body temperature

Question 6

When the body is cold, an interaction of systems allows the body to warm itself. Which of these help the body warm itself when it is cold? Check all that apply.

Answer 6

A. Shivering

D. Goosebumps forming

E. Hair on body standing up

Question 7

Which group contains only organs in a human body?

Answer 7

Heart, brain, skin

Question 8

After running, Ollie’s blood pressure was high. As a result, his nervous system sent a message to decrease his heart rate and blood flow.

Which system worked with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis?

Answer 8

Circulatory

Question 9

Which describes a group of organs that work together to perform a common function?

Answer 9

Organ system

Question 10

The hairs on Xander’s arms just started lying flat against his skin. Which is most likely his internal body temperature?

Answer 10

38°C, or 100.4°F