Human Respiratory System

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What is the primary function of the spleen in the human body?

To store excess energy

To regulate body temperature

To produce red blood cells

To filter out toxins in the blood (correct)

What is the main function of the cerebellum in the brain?

To control thought and senses

To control motor functions (correct)

To regulate body temperature

To store memories

Which of the following bones is NOT responsible for generating new blood cells?

Sternum (correct)

Vertebrae

Femur

Cranium

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

To control growth and development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following systems works with the skeletal and nervous system to provide movement?

Muscular system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the calcium in bones?

To provide strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the human body?

Enabling breathing by expanding and contracting the chest cavity Signup and view all the answers

Where does the exchange of gases with the blood occur in the respiratory system?

In the capillaries surrounding the alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system?

To pump deoxygenated blood into the lungs and oxygenated blood to the rest of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the various cells and organ systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?

To carry deoxygenated blood away from the major organs and back to the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of platelets in the circulatory system?

To help in blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle cells are found in the human body?

Fibrous Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs is NOT primarily responsible for removing infectious diseases and pathogens from the human body?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What type of white blood cells recognize disease agents and create antibodies to tag and remove them?

Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is responsible for movement and circulation of blood in the human body?

Deltoids and muscles involved in blood circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lymph nodes in the immune system?

To restore fluid lost by the blood and return it to the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?

To further subdivide into tiny air sacs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

To carry blood away from the heart and to the major organs Signup and view all the answers

Where do the capillaries surround in the respiratory system?

Each alveolus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the four chambers in the heart?

To pump deoxygenated blood into the lungs and oxygenated blood to the rest of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

To carry oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the human body?

To cause breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the brain in the nervous system?

to control the body's response to changes in its internal and external environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for sending instructions from the brain to the rest of the body?

Spinal Cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skeletal system in the human body?

to provide structure and support Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is responsible for generating new blood cells?

All bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nerves in the nervous system?

to conduct impulses to muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?

to produce and secrete hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

To filter out urea, excess water, and other waste products Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

To provide a fresh supply of oxygen and remove carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for expelling waste gas from the body?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the rectum in the digestive system?

To store solid waste until it is eliminated Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for regulating the removal of excess water and salts from the body?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the spleen in the human body?

What is the main function of the cerebellum in the brain?

Which of the following bones is NOT responsible for generating new blood cells?

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

Which of the following systems works with the skeletal and nervous system to provide movement?

What is the primary function of the calcium in bones?

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the human body?

Where does the exchange of gases with the blood occur in the respiratory system?

What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system?

What is the main function of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?

What is the function of platelets in the circulatory system?

What type of muscle cells are found in the human body?

Which of the following organs is NOT primarily responsible for removing infectious diseases and pathogens from the human body?

What type of white blood cells recognize disease agents and create antibodies to tag and remove them?

Which muscle group is responsible for movement and circulation of blood in the human body?

What is the primary function of the lymph nodes in the immune system?

What is the purpose of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?

What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Where do the capillaries surround in the respiratory system?

What is the function of the four chambers in the heart?

What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the human body?

What is the primary function of the brain in the nervous system?

Which of the following is responsible for sending instructions from the brain to the rest of the body?

What is the primary function of the skeletal system in the human body?

Which of the following bones is responsible for generating new blood cells?

What is the primary function of the nerves in the nervous system?

What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?

What is the primary function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream?

What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

Which organ is responsible for expelling waste gas from the body?

What is the primary function of the rectum in the digestive system?

Which organ is responsible for regulating the removal of excess water and salts from the body?

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