Human Body Systems: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the circulatory system?

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Processing food

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Transporting essential substances

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Removing waste products

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Regulating body temperature

Question 2

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

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Lungs

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Trachea

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Bronchioles

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Diaphragm

Question 3

Which of the following enzymes helps break down proteins?

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Pepsin

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Amylase

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Lipase

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Sucrase

Question 4

Which part of the nervous system controls conscious actions?

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Somatic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

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Autonomic nervous system

Question 5

What is the name of the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord?

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Meninges

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Pia mater

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Arachnoid mater

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Dura mater

Question 6

Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland?

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Growth hormone

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Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Cortisol

Question 7

What is the first step in the process by which cells generate energy from glucose?

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Glycolysis

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Krebs cycle

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Electron transport chain

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Oxidative phosphorylation

Question 8

What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?

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To pump blood throughout the body

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To filter waste products from the blood

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To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs

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To produce blood cells

Question 9

Which type of blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

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Veins

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Arteries

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Capillaries

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Lymphatic vessels

Question 10

What is the main function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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To exchange gases between the blood and the air

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To secrete mucus

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To filter dust and other particles from the air

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To produce red blood cells

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

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Producing hormones

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Breaking down food into simpler nutrients

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Absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream

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Eliminating waste products

Question 12

What is the primary role of enzymes in the digestive process?

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To break down complex food molecules into simpler ones

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To transport nutrients across cell membranes

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To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

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To eliminate waste products from the body

Question 13

Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thought, problem-solving, and decision-making?

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Brainstem

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Spinal cord

Question 14

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

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To relay messages between the brain and the body

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To receive sensory information from the body

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To send motor commands to the muscles

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To produce hormones

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

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Glucose

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Adrenaline

Question 16

What is the goal of homeostasis in the body?

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To maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes

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To amplify changes in internal conditions

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To disrupt internal balance to promote adaptation

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To induce fatigue and sleep

Question 17

Which body system is responsible for coordinating and controlling the body's activities, including responses to external stimuli?

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Nervous System

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Circulatory System

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Respiratory System

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Digestive System

Question 18

When you exercise, your body needs more energy. How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to meet this increased demand?

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Both the breathing rate and heart rate increase, delivering more oxygen to the muscles.

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Heart rate decreases, while breathing rate increases.

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Both systems decrease their activity.

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The circulatory system alone is responsible for providing more oxygen during exercise.

Question 19

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the body?

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Right atrium

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Left atrium

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Right ventricle

Question 20

Which of the following is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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Transport nutrients and oxygen to cells

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Remove waste products from cells

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Provide structural support for the body

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Regulate body temperature

Question 21

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymph vessels

Question 22

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

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Exchange of gases between the blood and air

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Production of mucus to trap pathogens

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Regulation of body temperature

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Storage of oxygen

Question 23

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

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Pancreas

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Liver

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Stomach

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Small intestine

Question 24

What is the function of the cerebrum in the nervous system?

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Controlling voluntary movement and higher-order thinking

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Regulating heart rate and breathing

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Receiving and processing sensory information

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Maintaining balance and coordination

Question 25

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

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Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

Question 26

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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Breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body

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Eliminating waste products

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Storing food for later use

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Producing hormones

Question 27

What is the role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

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Transporting oxygen

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Transporting carbon dioxide

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Fighting infection

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Regulating blood pressure

Question 28

What is the main function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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To absorb oxygen

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To remove carbon dioxide

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To produce mucus

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To filter air

Question 29

Which organ is responsible for producing enzymes that break down proteins in the digestive system?

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Pancreas

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Stomach

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Liver

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Small intestine

Question 30

What is the primary role of the cerebellum in the nervous system?

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To maintain balance and coordination

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To control voluntary movement

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To receive sensory information

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To store memories

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the human body's integumentary system?

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Digestion

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Protection

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Temperature regulation

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Sensation

Question 32

What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream?

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Glucagon

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Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Adrenaline

Question 33

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of blood vessels and the digestive tract, allowing for involuntary contractions?

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Smooth

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Cardiac

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Skeletal

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Striated

Question 34

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in the human body?

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To remove waste products and fight infection

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To circulate oxygen

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To transport nutrients

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To produce hormones

Question 35

Which of the following is a key function of the spinal cord?

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To carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body

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To regulate involuntary actions

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To produce white blood cells

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To store memories

Question 36

Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Thyroxine

Question 37

Which component of the circulatory system is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Arteries

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Capillaries

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Veins

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Bronchioles

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of the diaphragm?

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To assist in breathing

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To pump blood around the body

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To regulate body temperature

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To filter waste products from the blood

Question 39

Which enzyme is directly involved in the digestion of proteins?

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Pepsin

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Amylase

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Lipase

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Sucrase

Question 40

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

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To transmit nerve impulses between the brain and body

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To control voluntary movements

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To regulate body temperature

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To produce hormones

Question 41

Which hormone, produced by the pancreas, is crucial for regulating blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Estrogen

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Thyroxine

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Adrenaline

Question 42

What is the term for the fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

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System

Question 43

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food?

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Small intestine

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Stomach

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Large intestine

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Esophagus

Question 44

Which of these factors does NOT directly affect blood pressure?

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Age

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Blood vessel diameter

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Blood volume

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Heart rate

Question 45

Which of these is not a primary function of the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

Produce and secrete hormones

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Transport nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body

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Regulate body temperature through vasodilation and vasoconstriction

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Remove waste products like carbon dioxide and urea from the body

Question 46

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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Facilitate gas exchange, oxygen intake, and carbon dioxide removal

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Produce hormones that regulate growth and development

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Eliminate waste products from the body

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Absorb and break down nutrients from food

Question 47

Which of the following is not a component of the digestive system?

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Pancreas

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Small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed

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Liver, which produces bile to aid in fat digestion

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Stomach, where food is broken down mechanically and chemically

Question 48

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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Coordinate and control body functions, transmitting signals and impulses

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Facilitate gas exchange, oxygen intake, and carbon dioxide removal

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Transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body

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Eliminate waste products from the body

Question 49

Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?

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Regulate hormone production and secretion

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Transport oxygen and nutrients to cells

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Transmit nerve impulses and signals throughout the body

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Digest and break down food into absorbable nutrients

Question 50

Which is the largest organ in the human body?

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Skin

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Liver

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Brain

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Heart

Question 51

Which of these is a primary function of the skeletal system?

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Provide support, protection, and framework for the body and organs

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Produce red and white blood cells essential for immunity

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Store and release energy in the form of fat

Question 52

What is the main function of the muscular system?

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Enable movement, posture, and body mechanics

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Facilitate gas exchange, oxygen intake, and carbon dioxide removal

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Produce and secrete hormones that regulate growth and development

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Absorb and break down nutrients from food

Question 53

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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Drains excess fluid, filters waste, and plays a role in immunity

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Produces and secretes hormones that regulate growth and development

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Provides structural support and protection for organs and tissues

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Transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body