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Human Body Systems Test: Part 1

Match the system with the description. You may use a system more than once. (1 point per
blank)

Cardiovascular Nervous
Digestive Respiratory
Endocrine Urinary
Immune

1. __________________: This system's primary role is to use active transport to remove salts from

the blood.

2. __________________: This systems job is to circulate blood throughout the body.

3. __________________: This system uses T-cells, B-cells, and Macrophages to help destroy

pathogens.

4. __________________ and ___________________: The pancreas is part of both of these

systems.

5. __________________ and ___________________: The Thymus gland directly helps with these

two systems by creating a hormone and making a specialized type of cell.

6. __________________: This system acts as the central command post and is critical for

communication throughout the body.

7. __________________: This systems working unit is the Alveoli which are critical for gas

exchange.

8. __________________: This system consists of a variety of glands that secrete hormones to

regulate many processes in the body.

9. __________________: This system is critical for getting the body nutrients it needs.

10. __________________ and ___________________: These systems work together to ensure all

cells receive oxygen and carbon dioxide is removed from the body.
Multiple Choice Questions, select the best answer (1 point each)

11. The Somatic Nervous system

a. is under voluntary control
b. is under unconscious control
c. controls reflexes
d. only controls your heart rate

12. Which of the following glands makes insulin?

a. adrenal
b. pituitary
c. thyroid
d. pancreas

13. The peripheral nervous system does NOT include

a. the spinal cord
b. axons
c. sensory receptors
d. motor neurons

14. Which part of the brain regulates blood pressure and heart rate?
a. right cerebral hemisphere
b. left cerebral hemisphere
c. cerebellum
d. medulla

15. The process in which the endocrine system, the digestive system, and the circulatory system control
the level of blood glucose is an example of
a. a reflex
b. an endocrine gland
c. the fight-or-flight response
d. a feedback mechanism.

16. A specialized cell that receives and conducts electrical impulses is called a(n)
a. axon
b. neuron
c. muscle
d. gland

17. The pituitary gland is important in the regulation of

a. skeletal growth and helps other glands work properly
b. calcium levels in the blood
c. response to danger
d. the production of killer T cells
18. The hormone glucagon is released when glucose levels fall below normal in the blood. Explain how
the hormones glucagon and Insulin work together to control blood-glucose levels. (3 points)
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Human Body Test Part 2
Short Response Questions (3 points each)

19. You just rain sprints in gym class, explain how your body responds to maintain homeostasis. Be
sure to use relevant vocabulary in your explanation.
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20. A reflex is an involuntary and almost immediate movement in response to a stimulus. Give an
example of a reflex and explain why is it important that reflexes happen without thinking about them?
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21. What is the difference between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?
Explain why both systems are important to the body? (Bonus point if you can relate the part of the brain
each system primarily communicate with.)
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22. Below are the human body systems in concept blocks. Draw and label or number the lines and
describe the relationship between them below. You will earn 1 point for each correct link and
explanation. (8 points)

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Vocabulary Sheet: Below are the majority of terms we used during this unit.

Alveoli Enzymes Nerve T cell

antibody Esophagus Neuron Tissues

Artery feedback mechanism Organ Systems Trachea

Autonomic Nervous System Gallbladder Organism Urinary System

Axon Gland Organs Vein

B cell Heart Pancreas

Blood Homeostasis pathogens

Brain Hormone Peripheral Nervous System

Breathing immune system Pharynx

Bronchi Insulin Pulmonary Circulation

Capillary Kidneys reflex

Cardiovascular System Large Intestine Respiration

Cells Larynx Respiratory System

Cellular Respiration Liver Saliva

Central Nervous System macrophage Sensory Neurons

Cerebellum Medulla Small Intestine

Cerebrum memory B cell Somatic Nervous System

Dendrites Motor Neurons Spinal Cord

Digestive System Nephrons Stomach

Endocrine System Systemic Circulation