The integumentary system is responsible for

protecting the body from the outside world

The small and large intestines are responsible for ____.

absorbing nutrients and passing along waste

The circulatory system is responsible for

pumping blood throughout the body

The respiratory system is responsible for

moving blood and oxygen throughout the body

The digestive system is responsible for

converting food that is eaten into energy

The function of the skin is to _____.

protect the body, regulate temperature & allow for sensation

The nervous system is responsible for

conducting impulses to and from the body

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Human Body Systems

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A review of the systems of the human body, the organs and the functions of each

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1
The word _____ means a system of lines/tubes that cross one another and are connected.
circuit
network
internet
connection
2
The integumentary system is responsible for
converting food that is eaten into energy
pumping blood throughout the body
conducting impulses to and from the body
protecting the body from the outside world
3
The word _____ means always and regularly.
constructively
consecutively
consequently
constantly
4
The small and large intestines are responsible for ____.
secreting digestive juices to break down food
detoxifying chemicals and drugs from the blood
transmitting air to the lower airways
absorbing nutrients and passing along waste
5
The word _____ means become smaller or tighter.
consonant
constant
contact
contract
6
The brain, spinal cord and nerves are part of the _____ system.
respiratory
integumentary
circulatory
nervous
7
The skeletal system is responsible for
pumping blood throughout the body
conducting impulses to and from the body
protecting the body from the outside world
movement and support
8
The lungs are part of which two systems?
integumentary and respiratory
circulatory and respiratory
nervous and circulatory
nervous and integumentary
9
The circulatory system is responsible for
conducting impulses to and from the body
protecting the body from the outside world
moving blood and oxygen throughout the body
pumping blood throughout the body
10
The respiratory system is responsible for
moving blood and oxygen throughout the body
conducting impulses to and from the body
protecting the body from the outside world
pumping blood throughout the body
11
The digestive system is responsible for
protecting the body from the outside world
pumping blood throughout the body
converting food that is eaten into energy
conducting impulses to and from the body
12
The liver and kidneys are part of the _____ system.
nervous
integumentary
respiratory
digestive
13
The lungs and airways are part of the _____ system.
respiratory
circulatory
nervous
integumentary
14
The skull and bones are part of the _____ system.
circulatory
nervous
respiratory
skeletal
15
The function of the skin is to _____.
provide structure and support for the body
protect the body, regulate temperature & allow for sensation
protect the fingertip and allow for delicate movement
communicate electrical impulses from the brain to the body
16
The word _____ means move or carry from one place to another.
transport
transitional
transnational
transaction
17
The nervous system is responsible for
conducting impulses to and from the body
pumping blood throughout the body
converting food that is eaten into energy
protecting the body from the outside world
18
Arteries are examples of _____.
veins
blood vessels
organs
organ systems
19
The word _____ means to adjust things in a system to keep the system operating well.
regulation
regulate
regular
regulatory
20
What two systems work together to move air and exchange gas throughout the body?
digestive and circulatory
nervous and digestive
circulatory and respiratory
nervous and respiratory

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