Human Body Systems: Digestive, Excretory, & Others

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a function of skin?

Accepted Answer

contracts and relaxes muscles

Question 2

What are the functions of the excretory system?

Accepted Answer

remove waste & control homeostasis

Question 3

In the digestive system, where is most of the water from digested food extracted?

Accepted Answer

large intestine

Question 4

Food and fluids in the stomach churn to make a mixture called

Accepted Answer

chyme

Question 5

What is the name of the organ that stores bile?

Accepted Answer

gallbaldder

Question 6

What is the enzyme that is secreted in your mouth to begin breakdown of starch?

Accepted Answer

amylase

Question 7

What type of tissue lines the interior and exterior surfaces of the body?

Accepted Answer

epithelial

Question 8

Basic types of tissue in the human body

Accepted Answer

muscle, nervous, connective & epithelial

Question 9

What is the name of the organ that produces bile?

Accepted Answer

liver

Question 10

Contractions that squeeze food through the esophagus into the stomach are called

Accepted Answer

peristalsis

Question 11

What holds bones together?

Accepted Answer

ligaments

Question 12

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

filter blood

Question 13

What is the name of the structure that urine flows through as it exits the body?

Accepted Answer

urethra

Question 14

Where does digestion begin?

Accepted Answer

mouth

Question 15

Which organ absorbs most of the nutrients from food?

Accepted Answer

small intestine

Question 16

What is the basic functional unit of the kidney called?

Accepted Answer

nephron

Question 17

This organ system includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, & ureters.

Accepted Answer

excretory system

Questions 17