Body Systems Practice Test
Science 8
Part A – Multiple Choice
1.
The body system that is responsible for breaking down your food to usable nutrients is the:
a. Respiratory system
b. Digestive system
c. Circulatory system
d. Excretory system
2. The body system that is responsible for balancing the water in your body is the:
a. Respiratory system
b. Digestive system
c. Circulatory system
d. Excretory system
3. The body system that is responsible bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide:
a. Respiratory system
b. Digestive system
c. Circulatory system
d. Excretory system
4. The body system that has the pancreas, gall bladder, and liver is the :
a. Respiratory system
b. Digestive system
c. Circulatory system
d. Excretory system
5. The body system that is has the heart, veins, and arteries is the:
a. Respiratory system
b. Digestive system
c. Circulatory system
d. Excretory system
6. An example of a pathogen is a:
a. Virus
b. Bacteria
c. Fungus
d. All of the above
7. The skin is part of the ________________________ immune response:
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. All of the above
8. The flap that covers the trachea to prevent food from entering the lungs during swallowing is
called the:
a. Esophagus
b. Pancreas
c. Epiglottis
d. Bronchi
9. The human heart has ____ chambers:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
10. The main organ of the excretory system is the
a. Lung
b. Small intestine
c. Large intestine
d. Kidney
Part B: Complete the below chart
Organ
Liver
Small intestine
Vein
Artery
White blood cell
Red blood cell
Alveoli
Part C: Label the Diagram
Function
Body System
Part D: Paragraph Answers
1. What are the three types of blood vessels, and what is unique about each of them (6
marks)
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2. The immune system is very specific. Example this idea and how it pertains to the
immune system.
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3. The respiratory system and circulatory system are very closely linked. Explain how these
two body systems are so connected.
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Part E: Fill in the Blank
1. The ________________________ helps to break down glucose.
2. The ______________ blood cells help the immune system fight against infections.’
3. Small grape-like structures make up the lungs. They are called __________________________.
4. _______________ is an enzyme produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder.