Question

human body systems
review homework day 1
name:______________________core #:_ homeroom:______________
write the letter of the vocabulary word next to its correct definition.
1._____ the center of reading, thinking, memory, and logic; and it
controls voluntary and involuntary movement
2._____ a muscular tube that helps move food from the mouth
to the stomach
3._____ whitish fiber, or bundle of fibers, that transmits impulses
of sensation to the brain or spinal cord
4._____ the body system that breaks down food into tiny pieces
so that the bodys cells can use it for energy.
5._____ a collection of nerves that send messages back and
forth between different parts of your body and your brain
6._____ a muscular organ in the body where chemical and
mechanical digestion take place
7._____ the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits
nerve impulses between parts of the body
8._____ an organ of the digestive system that removes
nutrients and water from digested food..
9._____ part of the digestive system that takes food into the
body
10._____ a part on the face of a person or animal used for
breathing and smelling.
11._____ made up of the heart, arteries, and veins. it transports
blood and other fluids throughout the body.
12._____ carries blood away from the heart
13._____ the tube in the body through which air moves as it
travels to and from the lungs. also known as the windpipe.
14._____ the system of the body that brings oxygen into the
body and releases carbon dioxide.
15._____ organs of the respiratory system that bring oxygen-
rich air into the body band send oxygen-poor air out of the body.
16._____ to carry or move from one place to another.
17._____ a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the
body.
18._____ a fluid made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, and
plasma, providing oxygen and nutrients to every part of the
body.
19._____ carries blood towards the heart.

Explanation:

1. The brain (S) is the center for reading, thinking, memory, logic, and controls movements.
2. The esophagus (A) is a muscular tube moving food to the stomach.
3. Nerves (R) transmit sensation impulses.
4. The digestive system (B) breaks down food.
5. The spinal cord (Q) is a nerve collection for body - brain messages.
6. The stomach (C) is where chemical/mechanical digestion occurs.
7. The nervous system (P) transmits nerve impulses.
8. The large intestine (D) removes nutrients/water from digested food.
9. The mouth (O) takes food into the body.
10. The nose (E) is for breathing/smelling.
11. The circulatory system (N) has heart, arteries, veins for transport.
12. Arteries (F) carry blood from the heart.
13. The trachea (M) is the windpipe for air movement.
14. The respiratory system (G) brings in oxygen, releases CO₂.
15. Lungs (L) handle oxygen - rich/poor air.
16. Transport (H) means to carry/move.
17. The heart (K) pumps blood.
18. Blood (I) provides oxygen/nutrients.
19. Veins (J) carry blood to the heart.

Answer:

1. S. Brain
2. A. Esophagus
3. R. Nerves
4. B. Digestive system
5. Q. Spinal Cord
6. C. Stomach
7. P. Nervous System
8. D. Large intestine
9. O. Mouth
10. E. Nose
11. N. Circulatory System
12. F. Arteries
13. M. Trachea
14. G. Respiratory System
15. L. Lungs
16. H. Transport
17. K. Heart
18. I. Blood
19. J. Veins