Human Body Systems Study Guide

Which system allows your arm to bend at the elbow using a joint?

Which system uses ligaments to connect bones?

pumps blood to all parts of the body

_________________ are tissues that connect bones to each other at the joints.

The ______________ is the organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Which system includes bones that support the body and protect internal organs?

organs and tissues that allow the body to move by contracting and relaxing

What system includes the heart as the primary organ?

Where does the stomach play a key role in breaking down food?

In the digestive system, the _________________ is where food is mixed with digestive juices

What system relies on blood vessels like arteries and veins?

What system includes muscles that work without you thinking?

In which system does the small intestine absorb nutrients into the bloodstream?

the ________________________ absorbs nutrients from food into the bloodstream.

____________________ are structures that support the body and protect internal organs.

Which system involves the esophagus and intestines?

Which system uses the lungs to exchange gases?

a group of structures that support the body, protect organs and allow movement

The ________________ is a tube in the respiratory system that carries air to the lungs.

the system that breaks down food so the body can absorb nutrients.

_________________ are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

the system that pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients

In what system do tendons connect muscles to bones?

the system that takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

Which system does the diaphram play an important role?

The ____________________ is a muscle that helps with breathing.

Which system involves the trachea and bronchi?

____________________ are tissues that contract to produce movement in the body.

Which system breaks down food so that the body can absorb nutrients?

The ______________ is a tube that connects the throat to the stomach.