Science Quiz on Organs and Organ Systems

What is an organ made up of?

• Only specialised tissues

• Only connective tissues

• Specialised tissues and connective tissues

• Muscles and bones

Which plant organ is responsible for carrying out photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Flower

• Leaf

What is the main function of the human heart?

• Receives information from sense organs

• Enables gaseous exchange

• Controls memory and emotions

• Pumps blood around the body

Which system is responsible for breaking down food in humans?

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

• Muscular system

• Digestive system

Where is the shoot system usually found in plants?

• Underground

• Above the ground

• In the water

• In the air

What is the function of the human skeletal system?

• Breaks down food

• Enables gaseous exchange

• Controls memory and emotions

• Supports the body and enables movement

What is the function of tendons in the human body?

• Control activities and response

• Enable movement

• Transport food and waste materials

• Attach muscles to bones

Which type of joint allows rotation of a bone about another?

• Fixed joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Saddle joint

What do anatomists study?

• The brain and nervous system

• The physical make-up of the human body

• The functions of different body parts

• The interactions between body systems

What is the main function of muscles in the human body?

• Transport materials

• Break down food

• Control memory and emotions

• Enable movement