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1. While lifting a heavy suitcase, which function of the muscular system is most
evident? Fill-in-the-Blank Questions: Write the correct word on the space
a. Breaking down food for digestion provided.
b. Regulating body temperature
c. Supporting your body's structure and enabling the lifting
d. Controlling the heartbeat 1. The main function of the muscular system is to enable
2. You're standing upright without collapsing under your own weight. This
demonstrates the role of the skeletal system in:
a. Aiding digestion .
b. Carrying oxygen to cells 2. The skeletal system provides support to the body by creating a
c. Filtering impurities from the air
d. Supporting the body's structure .
3. After a hearty meal, your body begins to extract nutrients from the food. This is an 3. The basic function of the digestive system is to break down
example of the digestive system's function to: food and absorb
a. Regulate body temperature
b. Pump blood to different body parts .
c. Break down food for nutrients and energy 4. The key components of the circulatory system include the
d. Control voluntary muscle movements
4. While running a marathon, your body needs a consistent supply of oxygen and heart, blood vessels, and_____________________ .
nutrients to your muscles. This relates to the circulatory system's role in: 5. In simple terms, the respiratory system works by
a. Digesting food and breaking it down
b. Regulating the body's temperature
exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in
c. Transporting oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products the_________________ .
d. Filtering the air, you breathe 6. The muscular system allows us to perform tasks like
5. You take a deep breath after sprinting. This is a direct result of how the
respiratory system: walking, running, and lifting objects, giving our body
a. Regulates body temperature ________________ .
b. Controls digestion
c. Filters blood
7. The skeletal system's role in supporting the body is similar to
d. Allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs how a
6. Imagine a weightlifter lifting a heavy barbell. In this scenario, which function of the provides structure to a building.
muscular system is primarily at work?
a. Regulating blood circulation 8. The digestive system processes food, extracting nutrients to
b. Supporting the body's structure and enabling lifting provide
c. Breaking down food for digestion
d. Filtering impurities from the air
for the body's functions.
7. When you accidentally touch a hot stove and quickly pull your hand away, 9. The circulatory system's main components, the heart and
which body system is responsible for this fast reaction? blood vessels, are responsible for pumping
a. Digestive system
b. Circulatory system throughout the
c. Muscular system body.
d. Respiratory system
8. You're in a race, and your heart is beating rapidly to pump oxygen to your
10. The primary function of the respiratory system is to exchange
muscles. This exemplifies the role of the: from inhaled air for carbon dioxide in our body.
a. Digestive system in fueling your body
b. Respiratory system in cooling you down
c. Muscular system in maintaining balance
d. Circulatory system in providing oxygen and nutrients to muscles
9. After a big meal, you start to feel full and satisfied. This is a result of the
digestive system's function to:
a. Regulate body temperature
b. Break down food into smaller molecules
c. Provide structural support to your body
d. Filter impurities from the air you breathe
10. You take a deep breath before giving a presentation. This action is directly
related to the respiratory system's function to:
a. Regulate your body temperature
b. Support your body's structure
c. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
d. Help digest the food you ate
