Body Systems Vocabulary Quiz

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8.5

Match the root word with its meaning

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
-stasis		a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
cerebr-		across or through
ex-		brain
dia-		out

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2.25

Alveoli are:

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2.25

The Diaphragm is responsible for:

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2.25

The Cerebrum is the smallest part of the brain

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2.25

The Circulatory System transports blood throughout the body

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2.25

The Kidney filters waste from blood

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2.25

The Circulatory System exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide

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2.25

A __________ is a cell that carries electrical messages through the nervous system. 

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14.5

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
network of organs and vessels that transport blood throughout the body.		Circulatory system
an organ system composed of all the muscles in the body.		Respiratory system
a biological system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism.		Digestive system
the network of organs and tissues that enables the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.		Nervous system
the group of organs in the body that work together to break down food into nutrients.		Muscular system
a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that controls and coordinates all bodily functions and behaviors.		Excretory system

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2.25

The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions is known as __________

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6.75

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Organ system		A group of organs working together to perform a specific function.
Tissue		A group of similar cells that perform a specific job
Capillary		The smallest type of blood vessel where substances are exchanged.

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2.25

Body Systems Vocabulary Quiz

Match the root word with its meaning

Alveoli are:

The Diaphragm is responsible for:

The Cerebrum is the smallest part of the brain

The Circulatory System transports blood throughout the body

The Kidney filters waste from blood

The Circulatory System exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide

Organ where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.

Match the root word with its meaning

Alveoli are:

The Diaphragm is responsible for:

The Cerebrum is the smallest part of the brain

The Circulatory System transports blood throughout the body

The Kidney filters waste from blood

The Circulatory System exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide

Organ where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.