Muscle
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements like walking and running?
Skeletal muscle
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
It produces the most hormones in the body
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
To pump blood throughout the body
Which organ is NOT part of the excretory system?
A. Kidneys
B. Pancreas
C. Skin
D. Lungs
Pancreas
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To break down food into usable nutrients
What is the primary function of tendons in the muscular system?
To connect muscles to bones
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?
Insulin/pancreas
Which of these is the main organ of the cardiovascular system?
Heart
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
To remove waste products and maintain homeostasis
The nervous system consists of:
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Which of the following best describes how muscles work?
They work in pairs by contracting and relaxing
The thyroid gland primarily produces hormones that:
Regulate metabolism and energy use
What type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What condition affects the kidneys' ability to filter blood properly
Kidney Stones
The endocrine system primarily
Produces and secretes hormones
Which statement about muscle fatigue is correct?
It happens when muscles run out of oxygen and nutrients
The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland" because:
It controls many other endocrine glands
Correctly describes the path of blood flow through the heart?
Right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle
What is the tube called that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Ureter
The respiratory and circulatory systems work together. What gas do cells produce that the circulatory system must remove?
Carbon dioxide
What are the three main types of muscle tissue found in the human body?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle
What happens when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin?
Type 1 diabetes may develop
Which vessel flows blood from the heart to the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
Which organ is the primary filtration unit of the excretory system?
Kidneys
What is the primary function of red blood cells in the body?
Carry oxygen to tissues