Exploring Body Systems in Science

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To control and coordinate body responses

• To transport oxygen to cells

• To support the body structure

• To process food and extract nutrients

Which part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions like decision making?

• Cerebellum

• Cortex

• Hippocampus

• Brainstem

Which system is responsible for memory and learning?

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Musculoskeletal system

• Digestive system

What begins the digestive process in the human body?

• Nutrient absorption in the intestines

• Excretion in the large intestine

• Chewing in the mouth

• Stomach churning

Which structure in the digestive system absorbs the nutrients?

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• To move the body

• To deliver oxygen to body cells

• To protect internal organs

• To digest food

How do the lungs accommodate large volumes of air for athletes?

• By decreasing the breathing rate

• By filtering more air

• By increasing the number of alveoli

• By expanding the rib cage more

What role do bones play in the human body?

• Producing blood cells

• Supporting body structure

• Absorbing nutrients

• Delivering oxygen

How do muscles contribute to movement?

• By providing a rigid structure

• By contracting and shortening

• By filtering blood

• By storing nutrients

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What is the function of joints in the skeletal system?

• To protect internal organs

• To produce blood cells

• To store calcium

• To allow movement between bones