Question | Answer |
Two body systems work together to help
remove waste products from blood. What
are these two systems? | circulatory and excretory |
One of the functions of the endocrine
system in the body is to — | produce enzymes to help digest food |
What two body systems are interact in
in the exchange of gases? | respiratory and circulatory |
What is the original source of O2 in the
alveoli? | inhaled air |
What is the major role of red blood cells in
the circulatory system? | carry nutrients and oxygen to body
cells |
Ovaries produce and secrete hormones in
addition to eggs. To what human body
systems do ovaries belong? | endocrine and reproductive |
What part of a heating and air
conditioning system performs a function
similar to nasal hairs? | Filter |
The largest human body organ, which
regulates temperature and serves as a
barrier against harmful microorganisms,
belongs to the — | integumentary system |
What statement best describes the
function of the respiratory system? | supplies O2 to the blood, which in
turn, delivers O2 to all parts of the
body |
The human body has specialized organs
which collect and process substances
from the blood. The concentrated
substances are then secreted as
hormones to regulate body processes.
These specialized organs are called — | Glands |
Muscle that pushes blood through arteries | Heart |
muscle that forces the lungs to expand and contract and bring air into and out of the lungs | Diaphragm |
absorbs nutrients from food | Small intestine |
absorbs water | Large intestine |
what system provides support and structure to the body | Skeletal |
where blood is made | bone marrow |