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Human Body Systems Practice

Match the following body systems with their function

______1. Respiratory System A. Transport of nutrients and gasses

______2. Circulatory System B. Removes fluids that leak from blood vessels

______3. Skeletal System C. Gas exchange

______4. Excretory System D. Cover – first line of defense

______5. Lymphatic System E. Sending Signals

______6. Muscular System F. Movement

______7. Integumentary System G. Support

______8. Endocrine System H. Excretion of wastes

______9. Reproductive System I. Reproduction

______10. Nervous System J. Breakdown of Nutrients

______11. Digestive System K. Secretion of hormones

Identify Each System Pictured Below

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16. 17. 18. 19.

Choose the best answer for questions 20-30

20. The major organ of the circulatory system is the:

a. Lungs c. Heart
b. Brain d. Kidneys

21. The liver is a part of the _____________ system.

a. Muscular c. Endocrine
b. Digestive d. Excretory/Urinary

22. Which of the following choices contain organs of the nervous system?
a. Stomach, small intestine, rectum c. Heart, veins, arteries
b. Lymph nodes, lymph tubules d. Brain, spinal cord, nerves

23. The skin is the main organ of the _________________ system.

a. Endocrine c. Reproductive
b. Lymphatic d. Integumentary

24. The pancreas, gonads, pituitary gland and thyroid gland are all part of the ____________ system.
a. Endocrine c. Reproductive
b. Lymphatic d. Integumentary

25. Which of the following choices are organs of the skeletal system?
a. Tendons c. Ligaments & cartilage
b. Lymph nodes d. Kidneys and Urethra

26. The trachea and lungs are part of the _______________ system.
a. Respiratory c. Digestive
b. Circulatory d. Nervous

27. The reproductive system contains the ________________.

a. Kidneys and bladder c. Ovaries and Testes
b. Muscles and tendons d. Large intestine and pancreas

28. Which of the following choices are organs of the muscular system?
a. Tendons c. Ligaments and cartilage
b. Lymph nodes d. Kidneys and urethra

29. Which is the major organ of the system responsible for removing fluids that leak from blood vessels?
a. Brain c. Lymph nodes
b. Heart d. Thyroid Gland

30. The following are part of the excretory/urinary system:

a. Small intestine & large intestine c. Testes and ovaries
b. Kidneys and bladder d. Lungs and trachea
Put the following terms in order from smallest unit of life to the largest

Organs, Organ systems, Cells, Organism, Tissues

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Fill in the blank: Identify the organ system based on the descriptions and/or organs.

32. The ____________________ system allows the body to stand, walk, grasp, or smile.

33. The ___________________ system removes nitrogenous wastes from the body.

34. The skin is part of the ___________________ system.

35. The __________________ system is considered the control center of the body.

36. The ______________ system carries substances such as oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues.

37. The ____________________ system provides a framework and protects many vital organs.

38. Hormones produced by the ________________ system, are chemical messengers that coordinate

complex processes like growth, metabolism and reproduction.

39. Tendons, which attach muscle to bone, are part of the ______________ system.

40. Your esophagus, stomach, and intestines are all organs of the ___________________ system.

Determine which organ systems are working together in each of the following scenarios:
41. When lifting weights, your muscles and bones work together to lift the weights. Your heart beats faster and
you breathe deeper so your blood stream can carry more oxygen to the muscles that need it. You begin to
sweat in order to cool off. Which organ systems are working together?

42. When you feel scared or threatened your adrenal glands secrete adrenaline, which makes your heart start
racing, your brain and senses become hyper-aware, and your muscles tense. Which organ systems are
working together?

43. When you receive an injection in your arm muscles, your blood stream picks up the vaccine particles and
carries them throughout your body. Your lymphatic system responds by attacking the virus particles and
creating antibodies. What systems are working together?