Human Body Systems Multiple Choice

1. All Life begins with a single _____________.

A) organ
B) microbe
C) tissue
D) cell
2. The control center of a cell is the _____________.
A) chromosome
B) nucleus
C) cytoplasm
D) cell membrane
3. Skin, ears, and kidneys are examples of _____________.
A) organ systems
B) organs
C) cells
D) tissues
4. The _____________ system removes waste products from the body.
A) Digestive
B) All of these
C) Excretory
D) Integumentary
5. A group of similar cells performing the same function is a(n) _____________.
A) system
B) organ
C) cell
D) tissue

6. The type of joint in your knee is a _____________ joint.

A) gliding
B) ball & socket
C) fixed
D) hinge

7. The type of joint found in your shoulder is a _____________ joint.

A) gliding
B) ball & socket
C) hinge
D) fixed

8. One important function of bones is to produce _____________.

A) cartilage
B) ligaments
C) tendons
D) blood cells
9. Breathing, heart beating, and food digesting are examples of activities using _____________ type of muscles.
A) cardiac
B) striated
C) involuntary
D) voluntary
10. Walking, running, and carrying a book involve using _____________ type of muscles.
A) voluntary
B) involuntary
C) striated
D) cardiac
11. Cardiac muscle tissue can be found in your _____________.
A) Liver
B) Brain
C) Stomach
D) Heart
12. Skin helps the body maintain a steady _____________ through perspiration and enlarging of blood vessels.
A) Heart beat
B) Temperature
C) Tan
D) Pace
13. Digestion begins in the _____________.
A) stomach
B) mouth
C) large intestine
D) small intestine

14. The human heart has _____________ chambers (rooms).

A) Two
B) Five
C) Three
D) Four

15. The top chambers of the heart are called the _____________.

A) Ventricle
B) Atrium
C) Septum
D) Aorta

16. The bottom of the heart is called the _____________.

A) Ventricle
B) Septum
C) Aorta
D) Atrium
17. Arteries, Veins, and capillaries are the _____________ in the circulatory system.
A) cells
B) tissues
C) organs
D) vessels

18. This blood type is called the "universal donor:

A) Type AB
B) Type B
C) Type O
D) Type A

19. The main organ in the respiratory system is the _____________.

A) Bronchi
B) Trachea
C) Diaphragm
D) Lung
20. In which structure is blood filtered within the kidneys?
A) bladder
B) ureter
C) nephron
D) gland
21. Water, urea, and other wastes are eliminated in a fluid called _____________.
A) carbon dioxide
B) urine
C) perspiration
D) protein
22. The _____________ makes urea and breaks down old red blood cells.
A) Kidneys
B) Pancreas
C) Liver
D) Urethra

23. Axon, cell body, and dendrites are parts of a _____________ cell.

A) Nerve
B) Prokaryotic
C) Epithelial
D) Cardiac

24. A nerve cell is also called a(n) _____________.

A) neuron
B) prokaryotic
C) cardiac
D) epithelial
25. The central nervous system includes:
A) Brain
B) Nerves
C) Spinal Cord
D) Brain & Spinal Cord
26. The peripheral nervous system includes :
A) Nerves
B) Spinal Cord
C) Brain
D) Brain & Spinal Cord
27. The part of the brain responsible for thinking and memory is the_____________
A) Medulla
B) Cerebrum
C) Cerebellum
D) Spinal Cord
28. The part of the brain responsible for involuntary actions such as breathing and heart beat is the _____________
A) Medulla
B) Cerebrum
C) Spinal Cord
D) Cerebellum
29. The endocrine gland that helps regulate blood glucose levels:
A) Thyroid
B) Pancreas
C) Adrenal
D) Pituitary
30. The endocrine gland helps control other glands and regulates blood pressure: and water balance
A) Thyroid
B) Pituitary
C) Adrenal
D) Pancreas
31. The endocrine organ controls changes in a male's body and regulates the production of sperm:
A) Testes
B) Adrenal
C) Thymus
D) Pituitary
32. The endocrine gland regulates hormones that control metabolism and energy-related reactions:
A) Thyroid
B) Pancreas
C) Adrenal
D) Pituitary
33. What is the term which describes the time an egg is released from an ovary?
A) Fertilization
B) Reproduction
C) Duplication
D) Ovulation
34. What is the term which describes the joining together of a sperm and an egg?
A) Reproduction
B) Ovulation
C) Duplication
D) Fertilization
35. The primary function of the system is to support and protect the body.
A) Digestive
B) Muscular
C) Skeletal
D) Respiratory
36. The primary function of this system is to be a communication and response system for the body.
A) Endocrine
B) Lymphatic
C) Excretory
D) Nervous
37. The primary function of this system is to help you fight pathogens (germs).
A) Endocrine
B) Nervous
C) Excretory
D) Lymphatic
38. The primary function of this system is to break down food into usable form and to remove waste products.
A) Digestive
B) Respiratory
C) Muscular
D) Skeletal
39. The bone that protects the brain is called the _____________
A) patella
B) cranium
C) tibia
D) ribs
40. The bone(s) that protect the lungs are called the _____________.
A) cranium
B) tibia
C) patella
D) ribs
41. A condition in which bones become weak and break easily is called _____________.
A) osteoporosis
B) acne
C) rickets
D) arthritis
42. The bone that prove heart is called the _____________.
A) pelvis
B) sternum
C) vertebrae
D) clavicle
43. The bone(s) that protect the spinal cord:
A) vertebrae
B) clavicle
C) pelvis
D) sternum
44. The finger-like projections in the small intestine that "soak up" nutrients:
A) clavicle
B) alveoli
C) phlanges
D) villi
45. Tiny air sacs at the ends of the bronchi tubes in the lungs:
A) alveoli
B) villi
C) phlanges
D) clavicle
46. Skin, hair, and nails are part of this system:
A) Digestive
B) Integumentary
C) Endocrine
D) Lymphatic
47. Tonsils, Spleen, and Lymph are part of this system which collects excess fluids and helps to fight pathogens (germs):
A) Integumentary
B) Digestive
C) Endocrine
D) Lymphatic
48. The human body system that includes these glands, thyroid, adrenals, and pancreas:
A) Endocrine
B) Reproductive
C) Digestive
D) Excretory
49. The sex cells are made in the male testes and female ovaries of this system which enables human race to continue
on.
A) Excretory
B) Reproductive
C) Digestive
D) Endocrine
50. These two body systems work together to allow a person to move, talk, and run.
A) Endocrine & Reproductive
B) Digestive & Excretory
C) Integumentary & Lymphatic
D) Skeletal & Muscular
51. Tell how alveoli in the lungs and villi in the small intestine are alike.
52. Describe one system in the human body. List parts and functions of each (part).
53. What is the only human body system you can live without?
54. List any further questions you many have about the human body.
55. Which organ belongs to the Digestive System:
A)Trachea
B)Heart
C)Thymus
D) Stomach

Answer Key

1.D   2.B   3.B   4.B   5.D   6.D   7.B   8.D   9.C   10.A   11.D   12.B   13.B   14.D   15.B  
16.A   17.C   18.C   19.D   20.C   21.B   22.A   23.A   24.A   25.D   26.D   27.B   28.A  
29.B   30.B   31.A   32.A   33.D   34.D   35.C   36.D   37.D   38.A   39.B   40.D   41.A  
42.B   43.A   44.D   45.A   46.B   47.D   48.A   49.B   50.D   51.    52.    53.    54.    55.D  

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