Human Systems Quiz - 8

Question 1

Absorption

Answer 1

The movement of nutrients from the digestive system to the circulatory system.

Question 2

Digestion

Answer 2

Breakdown of food into tiny particles.

Question 3

What are the four functions of the digestive system?

Answer 3

Ingestion, digestion, absorption & elimination

Question 4

What is the function of the diaphragm?

Answer 4

Causes the body to breathe in and out

Question 5

Where does gas exchange happen in the lungs?

Answer 5

In the alveoli

Question 6

The organ that filters the blood:

Answer 6

The Kidneys.

Question 7

The tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body:

Answer 7

The Urethra

Question 8

Name the three types of blood vessels:

Answer 8

Arteries, Veins & Capillaries

Question 9

The system that controls all of the bodies activities:

Answer 9

The Nervous System.

Question 10

The system where gas exchange occurs:

Answer 10

The Respiratory System

Question 11

What is the main function of the heart?

Answer 11

To pump blood around the body.

Question 12

The system that moves nutrients and dissolved gases around the body:

Answer 12

The Circulatory System

Question 13

The system that system breaks down food and gets nutrients into your blood:

Answer 13

The Digestive System

Question 14

The system that filters the blood and gets rid of liquid waste:

Answer 14

The Excretory System.

Question 15

What is an example of diffusion in your body?

Answer 15

particles moving in or out of the capillaries.

Question 16

Organs in the Nervous System and their function:

Answer 16

Brain: main control center of your body.

Spinal Cord: carries signals from the brain to the rest of your body.

Question 17

Organs in the Circulatory System and their function:

Answer 17

Heart: Pumps blood around your body.

Question 18

Organs in the Digestive System and their Functions

Answer 18

Small Intestine: where the body absorbs food particles.

Large Intestine: where the body absorbs water and vitamins.

Question 19

Organs in the Excretory system and their functions:

Answer 19

Kidneys: filter waste out of the bloodstream.

Question 20

Organs in the Respiratory System and their functions:

Answer 20

Lungs: to move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases.

Question 21

The Excretory System.

Answer 21

Filters the blood and gets rid of liquid waste.

Question 22

Respiratory System

Answer 22

Where gas exchange occurs

Question 23

Nervous System

Answer 23

Controls all of the bodies activities.

Question 24

Digestive System

Answer 24

Breaks down food and gets nutrients into your blood

Question 25

Circulatory System

Answer 25

Moves nutrients and dissolved gases around the body.

Question 26

How to keep the brain healthy:

Answer 26

1: Exercise regularly
2: Avoid injury to brain and spinal cord
3: Sleep