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Human Body Systems: 8th Grade Science
Human Body Systems: 8th Grade Science
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Human body and anatomy
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1
When your eyeball is too
long
, what condition do you have?
Nearsightedness.
Farsightedness.
2
What is the role of the platelets in your blood?
To help blood clot.
To chemically bind with oxygen molecules.
To carry oxygen to the body.
To detect and fight off diseases.
3
Where is the pacemaker located?
Right ventricle.
Left ventricle.
Left atrium.
Right atrium.
4
Alcohol destroys _____ and _____ cells.
Brain, liver
Brain, stomach
It doesn't affect the body's cells
Liver, esophagus
5
What is cellular respiration?
When your body cells break down glucose
When asphyxiated cells become oxygenated
When your body produces glucose
When cells in the body breathe
6
The left half of the brain is associated with...
creativity and artistic skills
involuntary movements
mathematical and logical thinking
voluntary movement
7
True or False: Sunscreen doesn't prevent skin cancer.
False
True
8
The central nervous system consists of...
the brain and spinal cord
nerves beyond the brain and spinal cord
9
True or False: Cells remain healthy even after a heart attack.
True
False
10
Organize the units from smallest to largest.
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
organ system, organ, organism, tissue, cell
tissue, organ system, organism, cell, organ
organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell
11
True or False: Involuntary muscles are responsible for digestion.
True
False
12
Put in order the body's 3 lines of defense
Immune response, inflammatory response, skin
Skin, inflammatory response, immune response
Inflammatory response, skin, immune response
Skin, immune response, inflammatory response
13
True or False: Active immunity may be passed on through birth.
False
True
14
What is homeostasis?
When your bones become weak and brittle.
All of the body systems working together to stay healthy.
The condition of an organism's internal environment.
In which the body makes more energy.
15
Where does absorption occur?
In the esophagus.
In the large intestine.
In the stomach.
In the small intestine.
16
What do your semicircular canals help maintain?
How much sound enters your ears.
Homeostasis.
The body's temperature.
Balance.
17
Where does the first "loop" of blood go to?
The lungs.
The brain
The kidneys.
The heart.
18
True or False: Your bones produce blood cells.
True
False
19
What are infectious diseases caused by?
Pathogens
Viruses
Bacteria
Other infectious diseases
20
People need 6 types of nutrients;
oil, proteins, water, calcium, carbohydrates, and minerals
water, proteins, oil, minerals, carbohydrates, and fats
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
21
What organ(s) do the coronary arteries carry blood to?
The brain
The stomach
The excretory system (kidneys, urinary bladder, etc.)
The heart
22
Which of these is not included on a nutrition label?
Your personal dietary needs.
Serving size.
Ingredients.
Amount per serving.
23
Long-term drug abuse can lead to...
Health problems.
A long life.
Addiction.
Social problems.
24
Which systems control body functions?
Endocrine System and Muscular System
Muscular System and Skeletal System
Nervous System and Endocrine System
Nervous System and Cardiovascular System
25
An enzyme is...
a nutritional mineral.
a type of medicine for colds.
a protein that speeds up chemical reactions.
a cell that fights diseases.
