Human Body Vocab Questions

What is the basic building block of the nervous system?

• Tissue

• Neuron

• Organ

• Cell

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Which system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Muscular System

• Central Nervous System

• Skeletal System

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• Enables movement of the body

• Gives structure and protects major organs

• Receives impulses from the environment

• Consists of the brain and spinal cord

Which type of muscle is under conscious control?

• Involuntary Muscle

• Voluntary Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

What is the basic unit of all living things?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

• Neuron

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What are groups of cells that are similar in structure and function called?

• Organs

• Tissues

• Organ Systems

• Neurons

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Which system enables movement of the body and internal organs?

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

What are groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific function called?

• Cells

• Organs

• Organ Systems

• Neurons

Which of the following is not a sensory organ?

• Skin

• Heart

• Eyes

• Ears

What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

• Consists of the brain and spinal cord

• All the nerves outside the CNS

• Enables movement of the body

• Gives structure to the body