Name:_______________________ Date:____________________

Science: Life Systems Unit

1. Match the following body systems with their functions.

a) Skeletal System

b) Muscular System

The control system of the

body. Contains cells that
carry messages to and from
the brain to the rest of the
body.
It breaks down food so your
body can use it for energy.

c) Circulatory System

d) Digestive System

e) Nervous System

f) Respiratory System

It is responsible for bringing

in oxygen to your body and
taking out carbon dioxide
It is responsible for pumping
blood throughout your body.
It gives your body strength
and movement.
It consists of bones that
allow your body to move, and
they protect vital organs.

2) What are two actions we can do to keep our body systems healthy?
a)_______________________________________________________
b)_______________________________________________________

3.

True or False

______ a) The cell is a basic building block of your body.

______ b) Tissues are made up of organs.
______ c) Skin is the largest organ in the human body.
______ d) Bones produce blood cells in the bone marrow.
______ e) Skeletal muscles are involuntary (they work by themselves).
______ f) Gastric juices in the stomach help to break down food.
______ g) Red blood cells carry messages to and from the brain.

4.

Fill in the blanks using the word bank below.

a) The three types of blood cells are ______________________,

________________, and ____________________.
b) The three types of blood vessels are _____________________,
________________, and ____________________.
c) We have more than _________muscles in our body.
d) The tiny air sacs in our lungs are called ______________.
e) The _____________is a large part of our brain that controls our
thinking, memory, and 5 senses.
f) ______________ in the saliva help to break down food.

Enzymes
Cerebrum

Alveoli
Veins

Arteries
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Platelets

Capillaries
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