Body Systems Quiz

What are the two main types of bones in the skeletal system?

• Long bone and short bone

• Dense bone and porous bone

• Compact (cortical) bone and spongy (cancellous) bone

• Hard bone and soft bone

How many layers make up the integumentary system?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?

• Thalamus

• Occipital lobe

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

What are the three types of muscles found in the muscular system?

• biceps, triceps, quadriceps

• flexor muscles, extensor muscles, oblique muscles

• skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles

• voluntary muscles, involuntary muscles, striated muscles

What is the main function of the epidermis in the skin?

• Protective barrier

• Absorbing nutrients

• Regulating body temperature

• Moisturizing the skin

Which type of bone is longer than it is wide?

• Irregular bones

• Long bones

• Flat bones

• Short bones

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

Which part of the brain controls voluntary movements?

• Frontal lobe

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

• Motor cortex

Which muscle type is striated and under voluntary control?

• Skeletal muscle

• Involuntary muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

What is the function of the dermis layer in the skin?

• Regulates body temperature

• Provides structural support, elasticity, and strength to the skin.

• Stores excess water in the skin

• Produces vitamin D