Quiz about Human Body Question Bank for Grade 5 Science

Question 1

Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?

Accepted Answer

Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.

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Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.

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Both perform all life processes within one cell.

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Both are able to make food from sunlight.

Question 2

Which statement best describes a bacteria cell?

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It is a complete organism.

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It contains more than one cell.

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It is part of a larger organism.

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It contains different kids of cells.

Question 3

Why do multicellular organisms need transport systems?

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Most have cells that are not able to exchange gases with the outside environment.

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Most have cells that are unable to grow and survive in their environment.

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Most have cells that need food from sources outside their environment.

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Most have cells that require more energy to survive than single-celled organisms

Question 4

Which is an example of a single-celled organism?

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amoeba

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insect

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fish

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worm

Question 5

All living things are made up of ________________.

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cells

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tissues

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organisms

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systems

Question 6

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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selectively allows substances in and out of the cell

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acts as the cell's control center

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carries out the chemical activities of the cell

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store food, water, or wastes

Question 7

What part of the cell is the jelly-like substance that contains organelles?

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cytoplasm

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nucleus

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cell wall

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cell membrane

Question 8

Which organelle acts like the brain of the cell?

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nucleus

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cell wall

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cell membrane

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cytoplasm

Question 9

Why can single-cell organisms survive without the help of other cells?

Accepted Answer

It can perform all life processes within one cell.

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It has cells with specialized functions for each life process.

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It has a way to get rid of waste materials.

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It is able to make food from sunlight.

Question 10

Which best explains why a human needs many cells to survive?

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Each cell works with other cells to perform all necessary life functions.

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Each cell absorbs a different gas from the environment necessary for human survival.

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Each individual cell is too small to function alone.

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Each cell joins with other cells to form one massive cell.

Question 11

A single-cell organism can do everything a cell from a multicellular organism can do EXCEPT

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specialize.

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make protein.

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use energy.

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reproduce.

Question 12

Which of the following must get nutrients from a transport system?

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multi-celled organsim

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single celled organism

Question 13

Which BEST describes ALL unicellular organisms?

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Every cell performs all life functions.

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Every cell is round.

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Every cell can make food.

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Every cell can move on its own.

Question 14

A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?

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how many types of cells are in the organism

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how fast the organism grows

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size of the cells of the organism

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what the organism eats

Question 15

In what way are both humans and bacteria the same?

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Both are living things.

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Both are non-living things.

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Both are multicellular organisms.

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Both are single-celled organisms.

Question 16

Which best describes a function of both multi-celled and single-celled organisms?

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to obtain energy from nutrients to maintain life and growth

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to create specialized tissues

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to rely on specialized cells to complete certain tasks

Question 17

Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

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skeletal

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muscular

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respiratory

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nervous

Question 18

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

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skeletal system

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circulatory system

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respiratory system

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muscular system

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

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Gives shape and support to the body.

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Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

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Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

Question 20

The joint with a rounded end of bone fitting snug within another bone.

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ball and socket joint

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hinge joint

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pivot joint

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gliding joint

Question 21

The joint that moves in one direction, like a door

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hinge joint

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ball and socket joint

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pivot joint

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gliding joint

Question 22

The joint that consists of a bone resting atop another bone, permitting free movement.

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pivot joint

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ball and socket joint

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hinge joint

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gliding joint

Question 23

The joint in which bones slip over other bones, allowing free movement.

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gliding joint

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ball and socket joint

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hinge joint

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pivot joint

Question 24

This is at the end of a bone, cushions/tough

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cartilage

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tendon

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ligament

Question 25

This attaches bone to muscle.

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tendon

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cartilage

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ligament

Question 26

This attaches bone to bone

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ligament

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cartilage

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tendon

Question 27

The part of the bone that makes red blood cells.

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bone marrow

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cartilage

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tendon

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ligament

Question 28

How many bones are in an adult body?

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206

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106

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306

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406

Question 29

Which best describes the circulatory system?

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a system made up of lymph and blood that delivers nutrients and removes waste from the body

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a system made up of the brain and nerves that delivers nutrients and removes waste from the body

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a system made up of the brain and nerves that delivers messages throughout the body

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a system made up of the heart and blood that delivers messages throughout the body

Question 30

Which describes a task performed by the circulatory system?

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transporting waste materials

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sending messages to the brain

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controlling muscle movement

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producing energy from foods

Question 31

In which system does the heart work to move blood throughout the body?

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cardiovascular system

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digestive system

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muscular system

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respiratory system

Question 32

Which is part of the digestive system?

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stomach

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brain

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heart

Question 33

How are the muscular and digestive systems similar?

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Both help the body digest food

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Both help the body sleep.

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Both help the body think

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Both help the body take in oxygen.

Question 34

Why is the digestive system important?

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It provides nutrients that cells need to produce energy

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It transports blood that cells need.

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It provides oxygen that cells need.

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It carries carbon dioxide and oxygen away from the body.

Question 35

How does the skeletal system benefit the digestive system?

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It protects organs within the system.

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It supplies blood to organs within the system.

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It provides oxygen to organs within the system

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It provides nutrients to organs within the system.

Question 36

What role does the circulatory system provide to the digestive system?

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It transports nutrients to cells.

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It releases waste into the blood.

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It moves food through the intestines.

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It transports food particles to the muscles.

Question 37

Why is the digestive system important?

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It provides nutrients that cells need to produce energy.

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It transports blood that cells need.

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It provides oxygen that cells need.

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It carries carbon dioxide and oxygen away from the body.

Question 38

Which is a cardiovascular muscle?

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heart

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lung

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stomach

Question 39

Bone cells need nutrients. Which two systems get nutrients to bone cells?

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the digestive system and the circulatory system

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the circulatory system and the respiratory system

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the respiratory system and the skeletal system

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the skeletal system and the digestive system

Question 40

Which two body systems work together to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

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circulatory and respiratory

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muscular and skeletal

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digestive and circulatory

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respiratory and muscular

Question 41

Which example best shows structures that make up the digestive system in the human body?

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esophagus, stomach, intestines

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heart, blood, vessels

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nose, trachea, lungs

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brain, spinal cord, nerves

Question 42

Which best describes the way the digestive and muscular systems are related?

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Swallowed food is pushed through the esophagus.

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The diaphragm, above the intestines, inflates and deflates.

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Nutrients are transported to the bones to help them function.

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The heart absorbs oxygen and nutrients from various parts of the body.

Question 43

Digestion begins _____

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in the mouth

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in the esophagus

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in the stomach

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in the liver

Question 44

Chewing food is an example of

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mechanical digestion

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chemical digestion

Question 45

What is the main purpose of the large intestine?

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it absorbs water

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it absorbs hormones

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it absorbs nutrients

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it absorbs proteins

Question 46

Saliva softening food is an example of

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chemical digestion

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mechanical digestion

Question 47

Type of digestion in the stomach:

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Both

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Mechanical

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Chemical

Question 48

Chemical digestion takes place in?

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stomach, mouth, and intestines

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stomach and mouth

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mouth and intestines

Question 49

__________________________ muscles contract the heart and propel blood through the blood vessels

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cardiac

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skeletal

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tendons

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ligaments

Question 50

__________________________ muscles work in teams to move the body by pulling on the bones of the skeleton.

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skeletal

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cardiac

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smooth

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tendon

Question 51

__________________________ muscles move fluids and solids along the digestive tract and regulate the diameter of small arteries, among other functions.

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smooth

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cardiac

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skeletal

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tendon

Question 52

____________________________ are muscles that you can control. Most of them move your bones around.

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voluntary

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smooth

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involuntary

Question 53

____________________________ muscles work in pairs.

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skeletal

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cardiac

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tendon

Question 54

____________________________ attaches bones to muscle.

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tendons

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smooth

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voluntary

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involuntary

Question 55

Which best describes how the muscular system impacts movement of the human body?

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When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.

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When a muscle expands, it pulls on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.

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When a muscle contracts, it pushes on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.

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When a muscle expands, it pushes on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.

Question 56

Which is a cardiovascular muscle?

Accepted Answer

heart

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lung

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stomach

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diaphragm

Question 57

Which best describes the relationship between the cardiovascular system and the muscular system?

Accepted Answer

The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen for muscle energy.

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The cardiovascular system captures carbon dioxide from the air for muscle energy.

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The cardiovascular system produces red blood cells to bring oxygen to muscles.

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The cardiovascular system provides a framework for muscle movement.

Question 58

Melissa accidentally touches a hot surface and then quickly pulls her hand away. Which two systems in the human body were involved with her action and reaction?

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nervous and muscular

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skeletal and circulatory

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nervous and respiratory

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muscular and respiratory

Question 59

How does the muscular system depend on the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

The nervous system sends signals to the muscles to cause movement.

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The nervous system transports blood to the muscles.

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The nervous system provides support for the muscles.

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The nervous system supplies food and oxygen to the muscles.

Question 60

Which two systems work together to help a person stand erect?

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skeletal and muscular

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skeletal and digestive

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skeletal and respiratory

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skeletal and cardiovascular

Question 61

Which of the following body systems is responsible for producing heat?

Accepted Answer

muscular system

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skeletal system

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nervous system

Question 62

Which best describes the way the digestive and muscular systems are related?

Accepted Answer

Swallowed food is pushed through the esophagus.

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The diaphragm, above the intestines, inflates and deflates

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Nutrients are transported to the bones to help them function.

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The heart absorbs oxygen and nutrients from various parts of the body.

Question 63

How do the muscular and skeletal systems work together to help the body?

Accepted Answer

They provide structure and movement for the body.

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They provide blood to the body.

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They provide nutrients to the body.

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They provide oxygen and carbon dioxide to the body.

Question 64

When you breathe in air, you bring oxygen into your lungs and blow out:

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Carbon monoxide

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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