1. The___ is a muscular tube that connects the throat and stomach
A. esophagus
B. epiglottis
C. gallbladder
D. pancreas
2. Which actions help keep your digestive system healthy?
A. eat plenty of fiber and limit exercise
B. limit exercise and avoid fatty foods
C. drink plenty of water and avoid fiber
D. drink plenty of water and avoid fatty foods
3. To keep your digestive system healthy, you should avoid____.
A. eating when you are relaxed
B. eating fiber
C. overeating
D. regular exercise
4. The most common foodborne illnesses are caused by_____.
A. insects and fungi
B. poisonous chemicals
C. overcooked foods
D. bacteria and viruses
5. Why should you wash your hands before and after handling raw meat, poultry, or fish?
A. microorganisms are not present on raw meats.
B. Microorganisms can be transferred between your hands and the raw meats
C. the raw meats might be bloody
D. The raw meats will leave an odor on your hands that attracts microorganisms
6. Which injury occurs when the ends of the bones in a joint are forced out of their normal positions?
A. a fracture
B. a sprain
C. a dislocation
D. a splint
7. Which involuntary muscle is found only in the heart?
A. skeletal muscle
B. smooth muscle
C. cardiac muscle
D. atrophied muscle
8. Which is not a good way to keep your skeletal system healthy?
A. avoiding physical activity
B. exercising daily
C. eating well
D. receiving regular medical checkups.
9. Cartilage is replaced by a bone in a process called_____.
A. compaction
B. growth
C. ossification
D. secretion
10. Which is the name for a broken bone?
A. fracture
B. sprain
C. scoliosis
D. dislocation
11. Which component of blood helps fight disease?
A. red cells
B. plasma
C. white cells
D. platelets
12. Which component carries oxygen from the heart to all parts of the body?
A. plasma
B. red blood cells
C. white blood cells
D. platelets
13. Which describes the role of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
A. it pushes carbon dioxide through the lungs
B. it fight disease with special cells
C. It pumps blood through blood vessels
D. It delivers glucose to cells
14. The liquid part of the blood which carries red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets is called ___.
A. plasma
B. glucose
C. urea
C. water
15. Which behavior is most beneficial to cardiovascular health?
A. smoke for just a few months
B. smoke just a few cigarettes each day
C. smoke for just a few years
D. never smoke at all
16. Which system expels carbon dioxide from the body?
A. digestive system
B. respiratory system
C. cardiovascular system
D. excretory system
17. When is wearing a mask most beneficial to a healthy respiratory system?
A. when sweeping a dusty garage
B. when cleaning the kitchen
C. when it is raining
D. when the day is clear with good air quality
18. Which is one way that a person with asthma can maintain a healthy respiratory system?
A. avoid asthma triggers
B. limit asthma medication
C. wear a mask
D. wait to outgrow it
19. The ____ is a dome-shaped muscle that lies below the lungs and aids the breathing process
A. Diaphragm
B. pharynx
C. alveoli
D. bronchus
20. Which activity is least beneficial for a healthy respiratory system?
A. walking the dog
B. reading a book
C. riding your bike
D. walking around the mall.
1. A. esophagus
2. D. drink plenty of water and avoid fatty foods
3. C. overeating
4. D. bacteria and viruses
5. B. Microorganisms can be transferred between your hands and the raw meats
6. C. a dislocation
7. C. cardiac muscle
8. A. avoiding physical activity
9. C. ossification
10. A. fracture
11. C. white cells
12. B. red blood cells
13. C. It pumps blood through blood vessels
14. A. plasma
15. D. never smoke at all
16. B. respiratory system
17. A. when sweeping a dusty garage
18. A. avoid asthma triggers
19. A. Diaphragm
20. B. reading a book