Circulatory System Quiz
Name:
Block:
Date:
1. Which of these is NOT a function of
the Circulatory System?
A. Transport oxygen and other
nutrients via the blood
B. Collect carbon dioxide and rid
the body of carbon dioxide
C. Defend the body from foreign
organisms
D. Maintain a constant body
temperature
2. Which of these cells can be/are
deoxygenated?
A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
3. Which of these cells can be/are
oxygenated?
A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
4. Which of these cells help heal
wounds?
A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
5. Which of these blood vessels carries
blood towards the heart?
A. Arteries B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries D. Veins
6. Which of these blood vessels carries
ONLY blood containing carbon
dioxide?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
7. Which of these blood vessels carries
ONLY oxygenated blood?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
8. Which of these blood vessels are no
larger than a cell?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
9. Which of these blood vessels are
generally the thickest?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
10. Which of these blood vessels are
located closer to the body’s surface?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
Use the diagram below to HELP answer questions 11. – 14. 13. - 14. are extra credit.
11. Blood from the pulmonary vein goes directly to what chamber or blood vessel?
A. Aorta
B. Chamber B
C. Pulmonary Artery
D. Chamber D
12. Blood contained in Chamber C comes directly from what chamber or blood vessel?
A. Left Ventricle
B. Pulmonary Vein
C. Chamber D
D. Right Atrium
13. Blood in the left ventricle is what color?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Purple
D. White
14. Blood in the vena cava is what color?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Purple
D. White
Digestive System Quiz
Name:
Block:
Date:
Use the diagram below to match and answer questions 1. – 11.
1. Pancreas ___
2. Esophagus ___
3. Anus ___
4. Liver ___
5. Pharynx ___
6. Rectum ___
7. Mouth ___
8. Small Intestine ___
9. Epiglottis ___
10. Stomach ___
11. Large Intestine ___
1. Digestion the process of:
A. Breaking large pieces of food into smaller particles
B. Breaking complex compounds into simpler ones
C. Absorbing essential nutrients from the food
D. All of the Above
2. Which of these is NOT a function of the liver?
A. Get rid of damaged and dead red blood cells
B. Stores Iron
C. Breaks down food by producing enzymes for digestion
D. Stores and breaks down body fats
3. Which organ breaks down food both mechanically and chemically?
A. Stomach
B. Mouth
C. Large Intestine
D. Pancreas
Extra Credit:
4. Which of these statements are TRUE?
A. While breathing the epiglottis covers over the trachea
B. While swallowing the epiglottis covers over the trachea
C. While breathing the trachea covers over the epiglottis
D. While breathing the trachea covers over the epiglottis
5. What organ is the final storage area for feces?
A. Stomach
B. Rectum
C. Anus
D. Large Intestine
Excretory System and Respiratory System Quiz
Name:
Block:
Date:
Excretory System
1. Which body systems’ main function does NOT involve excretion?
A. Integumentary System
B. Excretory System
C. Respiratory System
D. Digestive System
E. None of the Above
2. Which organ is involved in filtering soluble wastes from the blood?
A. Kidneys
B. Ureter
C. Bladder
D. Urethra
3. What of these acts as a tube between the kidneys and bladder?
A. Nephrons
B. Urine
C. Ureter
D. Urethra
4. Which of these organs stores urine?
A. Kidneys
B. Bladder
C. Urethra
D. Nephrons
5. Where does urine pass through heading towards outside the body?
A. Ureter
B. Bladder
C. Kidneys
D. Urethra
Respiratory System
6. What happens in the respiratory system as we inhale?
A. The diaphragm moves up
B. The diaphragm remains still
C. The ribs move up and out
D. The ribs move down and in
7. What happens in the respiratory system as we inhale?
A. The volume remains the same, but the pressure decreases.
B. The volume remains the same, but the pressure increases.
C. The volume of the thoracic cavity is decreased.
D. The volume of the thoracic cavity is increased.
8. What happens in the respiratory system as we exhale?
A. The diaphragm moves upwards, decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
B. The diaphragm moves upwards, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
C. The diaphragm moves downwards, decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
D. The diaphragm moves downwards, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
9. What happens in the respiratory system as we exhale?
A. Air is expelled due to lower pressure in the lungs.
B. Air is expelled to offset increased air pressure in the lungs.
C. The diaphragm expands, forcing air out of the body.
D. The diaphragm contracts, forcing air out of the body.
10. What is an advantage of breathing through the mouth than the nose?
A. Filters out dirt, dust, pollen, bacteria, etc. being captured in the mucus.
B. Delivers a larger quantity of air to lungs.
C. Moistens the air to prevent the lining of the alveoli from drying out.
D. Warms the air as it enters the body.
Extra Credit:
11. Which of these pushes dirty mucus away from the lungs?
A. Bronchioles
B. Cilia
C. Pharynx
D. Alveoli
12. Which of these is directly involved in the gas exchange of O2 to CO2?
A. Bronchioles
B. Cilia
C. Pharynx
D. Alveoli
13. Between the epiglottis and trachea, what happens as we inhale?
A. The trachea covers the epiglottis.
B. The trachea opens away from the epiglottis.
C. The epiglottis opens away from the trachea.
D. The epiglottis covers the trachea.
Skeletal System Quiz
Name:
Block:
Date:
1. Which of these are functions of the Skeletal System?
A. Produces red and white blood cells
B. Stores minerals and other materials until the body needs them
C. Protects organs
D. All of the Above
2. How many bones are found in the vertebrae?
A. 206
B. 270
C. 26
D. 28
3. Which of these bones does NOT produce red and white blood cells?
A. Skull
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Ulna
4. Which of these statements about the bones in the body is FALSE?
A. Bones are made primarily of calcium and potassium.
B. Bones are very strong and lightweight.
C. Bones make up 20% of an adults body weight.
D. Bones are as a strong as rock.
5. Which of these brings two bones together?
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Cartilage
D. Marrow
6. Which of these is strong connective tissue that holds the bones together in a movable
joint?
A. Marrow
B. Cartilage
C. Ligaments
D. Joints
7. Which of these is connective tissue is more flexible than bone found in the nose?
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Marrow
D. Cartilage
8. – 11. Use the diagram below to identify and match parts of the bone.
8. Spongy Bone ___
9. Outer Membrane ___
10. Marrow ___
11. Compact Bone ___
12. Which of these is a ball and socket joint?
A. Hips
B. Ankle
C. Neck
D. Toes
13. Which of these joints only allows one bone to rotate around another?
A. Ball and Socket
B. Gliding
C. Hinge
D. Pivot
Extra Credit:
14. Which of these joints are used to wave your hang?
A. Ball and Socket
B. Gliding
C. Hinge
D. Pivot
15. Which of these are a hinge joint?
A. Elbow
B. Knee
C. Toes
D. All of the Above
Body System Test
Name:
Date:
Block:
Circulatory System
1. Which of these is NOT a function of
the Circulatory System?
A. Transport oxygen and other
nutrients via the blood
B. Maintain a constant body
temperature
C. Defend the body from foreign
organisms
D. None of the above
2. Which of these cells can be/are
deoxygenated?
A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
3. Which of these cells can be/are
oxygenated?
A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
4. Which of these cells help heal
wounds?
A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
5. Which of these blood vessels carries
blood towards the heart?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
D. Capillaries D. Veins
6. Which of these blood vessels carries
ONLY blood containing carbon
dioxide?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
7. Which of these blood vessels carries
ONLY oxygenated blood?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
8. Which of these blood vessels are no
larger than a cell?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
9. Which of these blood vessels are
generally the thickest?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
10. Which of these blood vessels are
located closer to the body’s surface?
A. Arteries
B. Blood Vessels
C. Capillaries
D. Veins
Use the diagram below to HELP answer questions 11. – 14. 13. - 14. are extra credit.
11. Blood from the pulmonary vein goes directly to what chamber or blood vessel?
A. Aorta
B. Chamber B
C. Pulmonary Artery
D. Chamber D
12. Blood contained in Chamber C comes directly from what chamber or blood vessel?
A. Left Ventricle
B. Pulmonary Vein
C. Chamber D
D. Right Atrium
13. Blood in the left ventricle is what color?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Purple
D. White
14. Blood in the vena cava is what color?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Purple
D. White
Digestive System
Use the diagram below to match and answer questions 15. – 25.
15. Pancreas ___
16. Esophagus ___
17. Anus ___
18. Liver ___
19. Pharynx ___
20. Rectum ___
21. Mouth ___
22. Small Intestine ___
23. Epiglottis ___
24. Stomach ___
25. Large Intestine ___
26. Digestion the process of:
A. Breaking large pieces of food into smaller particles
B. Breaking complex compounds into simpler ones
C. Absorbing essential nutrients from the food
D. All of the Above
27. Which of these is NOT a function of the liver?
A. Get rid of damaged and dead red blood cells
B. Stores Iron
C. Breaks down food by producing enzymes for digestion
D. Stores and breaks down body fats
28. Which organ breaks down food both mechanically and chemically?
A. Stomach
B. Mouth
C. Large Intestine
D. Pancreas
Extra Credit:
29. Which of these statements are TRUE?
A. While breathing the epiglottis covers over the trachea
B. While swallowing the epiglottis covers over the trachea
C. While breathing the trachea covers over the epiglottis
D. While breathing the trachea covers over the epiglottis
30. What organ is the final storage area for feces?
A. Stomach
B. Rectum
C. Anus
D. Large Intestine
Excretory System
31. Which body systems does NOT involve excretion at all?
A. Integumentary System
B. Excretory System
C. Respiratory System
D. Digestive System
E. None of the Above
32. Which organ is involved in filtering soluble wastes from the blood?
A. Kidneys
B. Ureter
C. Bladder
D. Urethra
33. What of these acts as a tube between the kidneys and bladder?
A. Nephrons
B. Urine
C. Ureter
D. Urethra
34. Which of these organs stores urine?
A. Kidneys
B. Bladder
C. Urethra
D. Nephrons
35. Where does urine pass through heading towards outside the body?
A. Ureter
B. Bladder
C. Kidneys
D. Urethra
Respiratory System
36. What happens in the respiratory system as we inhale?
A. The diaphragm moves up
B. The diaphragm remains still
C. The ribs move up and out
D. The ribs move down and in
37. What happens in the respiratory system as we inhale?
A. The volume remains the same, but the pressure decreases.
B. The volume remains the same, but the pressure increases.
C. The volume of the thoracic cavity is decreased.
D. The volume of the thoracic cavity is increased.
38. What happens in the respiratory system as we exhale?
A. The diaphragm moves upwards, decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
B. The diaphragm moves upwards, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
C. The diaphragm moves downwards, decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
D. The diaphragm moves downwards, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
39. What happens in the respiratory system as we exhale?
A. Air is expelled due to lower pressure in the lungs.
B. Air is expelled to offset increased air pressure in the lungs.
C. The diaphragm expands, forcing air out of the body.
D. The diaphragm contracts, forcing air out of the body.
40. What is an advantage of breathing through the mouth than the nose?
A. Filters out dirt, dust, pollen, bacteria, etc. being captured in the mucus.
B. Delivers a larger quantity of air to lungs.
C. Moistens the air to prevent the lining of the alveoli from drying out.
D. Warms the air as it enters the body.
Extra Credit:
41. Which of these pushes dirty mucus away from the lungs?
A. Bronchioles
B. Cilia
C. Pharynx
D. Alveoli
42. Which of these is directly involved in the gas exchange of O2 to CO2?
A. Bronchioles
B. Cilia
C. Pharynx
D. Alveoli
43. Between the epiglottis and trachea, what happens as we inhale?
A. The trachea covers the epiglottis.
B. The trachea opens away from the epiglottis.
C. The epiglottis opens away from the trachea.
D. The epiglottis covers the trachea.
Skeletal System Quiz
44. Which of these are functions of the Skeletal System?
A. Produces red and white blood cells
B. Stores minerals and other materials until the body needs them
C. Protects organs
D. All of the Above
45. How many bones are found in the vertebrae?
A. 206
B. 270
C. 26
D. 28
46. Which of these bones does NOT produce red and white blood cells?
A. Skull
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Ulna
47. Which of these statements about the bones in the body is FALSE?
A. Bones are made primarily of calcium and potassium.
B. Bones are very strong and lightweight.
C. Bones make up 20% of an adults body weight.
D. Bones are as a strong as rock.
48. Which of these brings two bones together?
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Cartilage
D. Marrow
49. Which of these is strong connective tissue that holds the bones together in a movable
joint?
A. Marrow
B. Cartilage
C. Ligaments
D. Joints
50. Which of these is connective tissue is more flexible than bone found in the nose?
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Marrow
D. Cartilage
51. – 54. Use the diagram below to identify and match parts of the bone.
51. Spongy Bone ___
52. Outer Membrane ___
53. Marrow ___
54. Compact Bone ___
55. Which of these is a ball and socket joint?
A. Hips
B. Ankle
C. Neck
D. Toes
56. Which of these joints only allows one bone to rotate around another?
A. Ball and Socket
B. Gliding
C. Hinge
D. Pivot
Extra Credit:
57. Which of these joints are used to wave your hand?
A. Ball and Socket
B. Gliding
C. Hinge
D. Pivot
58. Which of these are a hinge joint?
A. Elbow
B. Knee
C. Toes
D. All of the Above