What is the purpose of the kidneys in the human body?

they balance salts and acids from the blood

The ovary is found in both animals and plants. What purpose does the ovary serve?

produces an egg for reproduction

What is one of the functions of the liver?

it cleans and filters the blood

What is a function of the pancreas?

process sugars to be converted to fuel

What purpose does the heart serve?

pump oxygenated blood throughout the body & pick up carbon dioxide

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Human Body, Plants, Animals Review

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1
What is the purpose of the kidneys in the human body?
they clean the oxygen coming from the lungs
they mix blood and oxygen together
they balance salts and acids from the blood
control movements throughout the entire body
2
Which of the two following organs serve similar purposes?
backbone and tail
eyes and heart
leaves and liver
skin and scales
3
What is the function of the large intestine?
absorb water
serve as a pathway for freshly chewed food
absorb nutrients
break down food into its smallest pieces
4
Where are the reproductive organs in plants located?
roots
flower
seed
stem
5
The ovary is found in both animals and plants. What purpose does the ovary serve?
it sends messages throughout the organism
it ensures proper gas exchange
produces an egg for reproduction
it helps with the digestion of nutrients
6
Plants have stems that function to provide support. This organ in plants is most similar to what in humans?
intestines
skeleton
heart
eyeballs
7
What is one of the functions of the liver?
it stores large quantities of blood
it mixes blood and oxygen
it cleans and filters the blood
it removes excess fluids from the body
8
What part of a plant is MOST similar to the lungs of an animal?
roots
leaves
flower
stem
9
Which of the following is a sensory organ?
brain
earwax
stomach
skin
10
Which organ is responsible for cleaning and filtering the blood?
pancreas
bladder
lungs
liver
11
Which organ's function is to primarily absorb nutrients?
brain
large intestine
heart
small intestine
12
What is a function of the pancreas?
process sugars to be converted to fuel
removing excess fluids from the body
storing blood, minerals, and vitamins
mixing blood and oxygen
13
Which organ in a fish is most similar to the human respiratory system?
bladder
skin
lungs
gills
14
What purpose does the heart serve?
command center for the body
pump oxygenated blood throughout the body & pick up carbon dioxide
to remove solid waste from the body
to remove liquid waste from the body
15
Which system is found among both plants and animals?
excretory system
digestive system
respiratory system
nervous system

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