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Body Systems Pre-Test 2012
BODY SYSTEMS
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Name: ________________________________ Date: ___________Class: __________
Multiple Choice: (1 point each)
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1. Which body system transports nutrients, gases, hormones, and cellular
waste products throughout the body?
a. The immune system.
b. The cardiovascular system.
c. The integumentary system.
d. The respiratory system.
2. What is blood pressure?
a. The number of times the heart beats per minute.
b. A four-chambered muscle that continually pumps blood throughout
the body.
c. A germ that causes diseases.
d. The force of blood against the artery walls.
3. Lymph nodes, the spleen, and the thymus gland are all part of which body
system?
a. The immune system.
b. The skeletal system.
c. The endocrine system.
d. The urinary system.
4. The body’s resistance to disease-causing agents is called?
a. A reflex action.
b. Peristalsis.
c. Antibody.
d. Immunity.
5. What is one function of the skeletal system?
a. Produces blood cells.
b. Provides motion.
c. Maintains posture.
d. Produces hormones.
6. A ligament connects ___________ to ___________.
a. Bone; muscle
b. Bone; bone
c. Muscle; muscle
d. Nerves; bone
7. A group of cells that secrets hormones is a(n) _____________.
a. Neuron
b. Intestine
c. Muscle
d. Gland
8. What is metabolism?
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a. The rate at which food is converted into energy in body cells.
b. A chemical messenger released into the bloodstream.
c. A series of involuntary muscle contractions.
d. A protein that regulates chemical reactions.
9. The body system that covers and protect the body and consist of skin,
glands associated with the skin, hair and nails.
a. The immune system.
b. The endocrine system.
c. The integumentary system.
d. The urinary system.
10. ______________ is the pigment that gives the skin its color.
a. Epidermis.
b. Dermis.
c. Acne.
d. Melanin.
11. The organ that filters the blood and excretes waste products and excess
water in the form of urine.
a. Large intestine.
b. Kidneys.
c. Bladder.
d. Heart.
12. The body system that removes liquid wastes and maintains the body’s
water balance.
a. The urinary system.
b. The immune system.
c. The cardiovascular system.
d. The respiratory system.
13. The central nervous system is made up of the ______________ and
_____________________.
a. Brain; cerebrum
b. Cerebrum; cerebellum
c. Brain; spinal cord
d. Spinal cord; heart
14. Sensory neurons
a. Carry impulses from the sense organs to the spinal cord and brain.
b. Carry responding impulses to muscles and glands from the brain and
spinal cord.
c. Control and coordinate muscle activity.
d. Filter and destroy pathogens,
15. Which body system provides body cells with oxygen and removes carbon
dioxide that cells produce as waste?
a. The immune system.
b. The respiratory system.
c. The endocrine system.
d. The cardiovascular system.
16. The main organs of the respiratory system.
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a. Trachea
b. Alveoli
c. Mucus
d. Lungs
17. Which body system consists of muscles that provide motion and maintain
posture?
a. The skeletal system.
b. The digestive system.
c. The endocrine system.
d. The muscular system.
18. There are over ________ bones in the human body.
a. 600.
b. 400.
c. 700.
d. 75.
19. The _________________ is a tube that connects the mouth to the
stomach.
a. Small intestine.
b. Pancreas.
c. Esophagus.
d. Stomach.
20. A protein that regulates chemical reactions is called a(n) ____________.
a. Peristalsis.
b. Enzyme.
c. Follicle.
d. Villi.