Human Body Systems Quiz

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Arteries

• ventricles

Which of the following blood vessels is responsible for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and tissues?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Heart

What is the component of blood that is mostly made of water and constitutes about 55% of the blood?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Which system is responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body?

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Endocrine system

• Immune system

What is the primary gas that your lungs take in when you breathe?

• Waste and air

• Air and oxygen

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Carbon dioxide and waste

What is the name of the flap of tissue that covers the larynx to prevent food from entering the lungs?

• Pharynx

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Epiglottis

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing sound in humans?

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Pharynx

• Bronchi

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Transporting oxygen

• Transporting carbon dioxide

• Transporting nutrients

• Regulating body temperature

Which of the following pumps blood throughout the body through a closed system of tubes?

• Blood vessels

• Arteries

• Heart

• Veins

Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?

• Capillaries

• Lungs

• Veins

• Arteries