Skel, Musc, Nerv, Circ, Resp Quiz
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What structure connects bones together at a joint?
A. cartilage
B. ligament
C. muscle
D. tendon
The spinal cord, a long tubular structure, that connects to the brain, is protected by the vertebrae. In this situation the
A. endocrine system works in conjunction with the respiratory system
B. nervous system works in conjunction with the skeletal system
C. digestive system works in conjunction with the excretory system
D. muscular system works in conjunction with the nervous system
In the human body, which of the following organs connects the sensory organs through nerves, allowing an individual to utilize their senses.
A. brain
B. heart
C. lungs
D. muscles
Which body systems work together to send oxygen throughout the body?
A. respiratory and excretory
B. integumentary and nervous
C. respiratory and circulatory
D. nervous and muscular
Jenny plays on a soccer team and kicked the soccer ball into the goal. What role did her muscles perform?
A. Her muscles carried blood to her legs.
B. Her muscles made the energy for her legs.
C. Her muscles stored minerals in her legs.
D. Her muscles moved the bones in her legs.
Which of the following is a function of the musculoskeletal system in the human body?
A. repairing vital organs
B. feeding vital organs
C. protecting vital organs
D. monitoring vital organs
How does the skeletal system interact with the nervous system?
A. the nervous system provides the blood and oxygen to developing bones
B. the nervous system provides nutrients and minerals to developing bones
C. the skeletal system controls the messages sent to the brain and spinal cord
D. the skeletal system provides protection to the brain and spinal cord
What is an example of the muscular system and the nervous system interacting to maintain homeostasis?
A. The brain sends a message to move a muscle.
B. A leg muscle provides energy to the brain.
C. A rib bone moves oxygen and glucose to the brain.
D. The skull provides nutrients for brain growth and repair.
What are the main functions of the human skeleton?
A. exchange of gases
B. support and movement
C. sensing the environment
D. digestion and excretion
When a doctor checks the reflex of your knee, which body systems are being tested?
A. respiratory and excretory
B. excretory and muscular
C. muscular and nervous
D. nervous and digestive
What is the main function of the skeletal system in relation to the muscular system?
A. to provide attachment points for muscles
B. to assist muscles in growth and development
C. to produce muscle cells inside the bone marrow
D. to produce enzymes that help the muscles repair themselves
The nucleus of a single-celled organism becomes damaged. In a complex organism, this would be similar to which organ system becoming damaged?
A. nervous
B. excretory
C. cardiovascular
D. respiratory
The respiratory system provides oxygen to the blood in the body, while removing carbon dioxide. Which system directly interacts with the respiratory system to maintain homeostasis?
A. the excretory system when it sends out liquid waste as urea
B. the skeletal system when oxygen and glucose around the ribs are absorbed
C. the nervous system when the brain regulates the body’s breathing and heart rate
D. the digestive system when food is broke n down for nutrients
Which of the following make up the central nervous system?
A. brain and spinal cord
B. nerves and ganglia
C. brain and peripheral nerves
D. tracts and spinal cord
The job of tendons in the muscular system is to
A. connect muscles to bones
B. control protein synthesis
C. transmit nerve signals
D. repair damaged cells
