1. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body?
a) Liver
b) Pancreas
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
2. The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Digestion
c) ...
1. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the
body?
a) Liver
b) Pancreas
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
2. The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body is
known as:
a) Respiration
b) Digestion
c) Circulation
d) Excretion
3. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
a) Support
b) Protection
c) Hormone production
d) Blood cell production
4. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
a) Fighting infections
b) Transporting oxygen
c) Clotting blood
d) Carrying nutrients
5. The structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is called the:
a) Diaphragm
b) Pericardium
c) Pleura
d) Mesentery
6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
a) Gas exchange
b) Regulation of blood pH
c) Production of hormones
d) Vocalization
7. Which of the following is NOT a component of the central nervous system?
a) Brain
b) Spinal cord
c) Peripheral nerves
d) Cranial nerves
8. Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
9. The layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and sweat glands is the:
a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
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