Body Systems: Structure and Support Quiz

What is the main function of muscles in the body?

• To produce red blood cells

• To help maintain body temperature

• To store fat and calcium

• To support the skeletal system

What type of joint allows bones to move and rotate in nearly all directions?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Fixed joint

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart and pumps blood throughout the body?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

• Cardiac muscle

What is the function of the skeletal system in the body?

• To produce energy for the body

• To store food and water

• To support the body and help in movement

• To control the movement of blood

What is the function of roots in plants?

• To transport water and minerals

• To store food and water

• To support the plant and absorb nutrients

• To produce new cells for growth

Which type of stem is stiff, typically not green, and found in trees?

• Soft stem

• Underground stem

• Woody stem

• Herbaceous stem

What is the main function of ligaments in the body?

• To protect internal organs

• To provide energy for muscle contraction

• To connect bones to other bones

• To connect bones to muscles

What is the function of the coelom in organisms with hydrostatic skeletons?

• To store food and water

• To provide support and structure

• To help the organism move by pushing fluid in different directions

• To protect internal tissues from damage

What is the main function of the stem in plants?

• To transport water, minerals, and food

• To store food and water

• To support branches and leaves

• To produce new cells for growth

What is the purpose of the exoskeleton in animals?

• To produce energy for the body

• To protect and support the body

• To control the movement of blood

• To store food and water