Human body systems unit test
Here is a sample unit test for a human body systems unit:
1. What is the main function of the digestive system?
A. Pump blood throughout the body
B. Break down food and absorb nutrients
C. Control movement and coordination
D. Filter waste from the blood
2. Which organ is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems?
A. Stomach
B. Liver
C. Lungs
D. Kidneys
3. True or False: The circulatory system is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.
A. True
B. False
4. Which of the following is NOT part of the nervous system?
A. Brain
B. Spinal cord
C. Heart
D. Nerves
5. What is the function of the excretory system?
A. Break down food and absorb nutrients
B. Control movement and coordination
C. Filter waste from the blood
D. Pump blood throughout the body
6. How does the skeletal system support the body?
A. By providing a framework for muscles to attach to
B. By producing hormones to regulate bodily functions
C. By filtering waste from the blood
D. By controlling movement and coordination
7. Which body system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones?
A. Endocrine system
B. Muscular system
C. Respiratory system
D. Immune system
8. What is the main function of the immune system?
A. To regulate body temperature
B. To protect the body from pathogens and foreign invaders
C. To break down food and absorb nutrients
D. To filter waste from the blood
9. How does the cardiovascular system help maintain homeostasis in the body?
A. By regulating body temperature
B. By protecting the body from pathogens
C. By delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells
D. By controlling movement and coordination
10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?
A. Lymph nodes
B. Spleen
C. Pancreas
D. Thymus
Answer Key:
1. B - Break down food and absorb nutrients
2. C - Lungs
3. A - True
4. C - Heart
5. C - Filter waste from the blood
6. A - By providing a framework for muscles to attach to
7. A - Endocrine system
8. B - To protect the body from pathogens and foreign invaders
9. C - By delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells
10. C - Pancreas