Unit 1 Pre-Quiz

Which nutrient is essential for muscle repair and growth?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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What is the primary function of the immune system?

• Provide energy

• To digest food

• To transport nutrients

• To protect the body against pathogens

Which body system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?

• Digestive system

• Excretory system

• Cardiovascular system

• Respiratory system

How do allergens affect the body?

• They provide energy

• They can cause an immune response

• They help to improve digestion

• They are harmless

Which body systems work together to transport oxygen and nutrients?

• Digestive and immune

• Nervous and muscular

• Cardiovascular and respiratory

• Excretory and endocrine

What is the correct pathway a nutrient takes through the digestive system and into the bloodstream?

• Mouth → Stomach → Small Intestine → Large Intestine → Bloodstream
  
  

• Mouth → Esophagus → Stomach → Small Intestine → Bloodstream

• Mouth → Stomach → Pancreas → Small Intestine → Bloodstream

• Mouth → Small Intestine → Stomach → Liver → Bloodstream

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How do different body systems interact to process an allergen when it enters the body?

• The respiratory system filters out allergens, and the digestive system breaks them down.
  
  

• The immune system identifies the allergen, the nervous system triggers a response, and the respiratory system may react with symptoms like sneezing.

• The circulatory system transports allergens to the kidneys for filtration, and the muscular system helps expel them.

• The endocrine system releases hormones to neutralize allergens, while the skeletal system provides structural support.

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How do cell structures contribute to the cell in obtaining nutrients?

• The cell membrane allows nutrients to enter and waste products to exit, facilitating nutrient absorption.
  

• The nucleus controls the movement of nutrients into the cell and stores them for later use.

• Mitochondria produce nutrients through photosynthesis, which the cell uses for energy.

• Ribosomes create nutrients from cellular waste, which are then absorbed by the endoplasmic reticulum.

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