Body Systems Vocabulary Quiz

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Connective tissue

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Soma

• Myelin sheath

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Fight infections

• Transport oxygen

• Clot blood

• Produce hormones

Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Larynx

What enzyme in the stomach helps break down proteins?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Lactase

Which cell organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Epithelial tissue

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

What is the largest artery in the human body?

• Pulmonary artery

• Coronary artery

• Aorta

• Carotid artery