Human Body Parts and Functions Quiz

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What is the function of the thigh?

Bending the body

What is the main function of the shin?

Supporting body weight

What does the heel primarily do in terms of function?

Distributing body weight to the end of the foot

Which body part is located above the knee?

Thigh Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is responsible for stabilizing the ankle joint?

Foot Signup and view all the answers

Which body part supports bending and supporting weight of the upper body?

Shin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the scalp?

Protecting the skull with extra blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Where are the nose hairs located?

In the middle of the face Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eyelashes?

Protecting the eyes from foreign particles Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is responsible for forming facial expressions and protecting the eyes?

Forehead Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of teeth inside the mouth?

Chewing food to be digested Signup and view all the answers

Where are the ears located in relation to the head?

On either side of the head Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

Transmitting signals to the brain from other parts of the body Signup and view all the answers

Where is deoxygenated blood allowed to regain oxygen before being taken back to the heart?

Veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the circulatory system?

Distributing oxygen to different parts of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body is responsible for connecting small arteries and veins?

Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Coordinating reflexes in the body Signup and view all the answers

How does the digestive system contribute to nutrient distribution in the body?

Digesting food Signup and view all the answers

Where does the process of digestion take place in the body?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is responsible for filtering blood from the digestive tract?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which organ absorbs nutrients from food in the middle of the abdomen?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

Carrying chewed food from the mouth to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Where is waste moved to before being eliminated from the body?

Rectum Signup and view all the answers

Which body system eliminates waste through urine, not the digestive system?

Urinary system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

Removing waste from the body Signup and view all the answers

Where is the main location of the bladder in the urinary system?

Rear back of abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is responsible for inhaling air during breathing and exhaling carbon dioxide?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the oral cavity in the respiratory system?

Creating speech sounds Signup and view all the answers

Where are the ureters located in the urinary system?

Tubes between kidneys bringing urine to the bladder Signup and view all the answers

Which body part connects the trachea to the lungs and brings air into the lungs?

Bronchial tubes Signup and view all the answers

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