Depth of Knowledge Mastery

Front

Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

Back

B) Circulatory system

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system in the integration of body systems?

Back

B) Coordinating and controlling body activities

Front

Which hormone is released by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels?

Back

B) Insulin

Front

Which two body systems work together to remove carbon dioxide from the body?

Back

B) Respiratory and circulatory

Front

Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing?

Back

B) Medulla oblongata

Front

A person touches a hot object and quickly pulls their hand away. Which two systems are directly involved in this response?

Back

A) Nervous and muscular

Front

Explain how the endocrine and nervous systems work together to maintain homeostasis in the body.

Back

B) The endocrine system releases hormones that regulate processes, and the nervous system sends signals to adjust body functions, both working together to keep internal conditions stable.

Front

Which scenario best demonstrates the integration of the respiratory and circulatory systems?

Back

B) Oxygen moving from the lungs into the blood and being transported to tissues

Front

A person is dehydrated after intense exercise. Which systems are involved in restoring water balance, and how do they interact?

Back

B) Excretory and endocrine; the endocrine system releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to signal the kidneys to reabsorb more water.

Front

Which of the following best explains how the body responds to a sudden drop in blood pressure?

Back

B) The nervous system signals the heart to beat faster and the blood vessels to constrict, raising blood pressure.