A&P Body Systems Major Quiz

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the circulatory system?

• Breaking down food for energy

• Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body

• Producing hormones for growth

• Filtering blood to remove toxins

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

• Trachea

• Alveoli

• Esophagus

• Larynx

Which organ is NOT directly affiliated with the digestive system?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Ureters

Which pathway correctly describes the flow of a nerve impulse from a sensory receptor to the brain?

• Sensory neuron → spinal cord → brain

• Basal neuron → spinal cord → brain

• Brain → spinal cord → sensory neuron

• Spinal cord → sensory neuron → brain

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What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Providing structure, support, and movement

• Regulating body temperature

• Filtering waste from blood

Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

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Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood in the urinary system?

• Bladder

• Kidney

• Ureter

• Urethra

Which type of cell is most directly involved in the immune system’s response to pathogens?

• Red blood cells

• Neurons

• White blood cells

• Muscle cells

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Transporting lymph and supporting immune function

• Regulating hormones

• Filtering air

Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

• Producing insulin

• Protecting internal organs and regulating temperature

• Pumping blood

• Breaking down nutrients