Grade 8 Human Body Science Worksheet
An engaging science worksheet for 8th graders covering various systems of the human body, including circulatory, digestive, and skeletal systems.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagrams to help you answer specific questions.
1. Which of the following is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Lungs
Brain
Heart
Kidneys
2. Food travels from the stomach to the where most nutrient absorption occurs.
3. The large intestine's primary function is to absorb from indigestible food matter.
4. The human adult skeleton is made up of exactly 300 bones.
True
False
5. Bones provide support, protection, and produce blood cells.
True
False
6. Name three major organ systems in the human body and briefly describe their primary functions.
Match each organ with its primary function.
7. Brain
a. Filters waste from blood
8. Lungs
b. Center of nervous system
9. Kidneys
c. Gas exchange (oxygen/carbon dioxide)
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The is a tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
11. are tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins.
12. A is a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses.