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UNIT 2 - PRACTICE TEST - BIATA

1. Breathing rate is constantly being monitored and adjusted in the human body, which results in
1. the differentiation of mature body cells
2. feedback mechanisms removing damaged cells
3. modification of gene activity in cells
4. the internal environment being kept within certain limits
2. The diagram below represents some structures observed in a drop of human blood.

Which statement correctly describes all of these structures in human blood?

1. They produce antibiotics that fight disease.
2. They are useful in the digestion of oxygen.
3. They use all of the DNA present in the cells of the body.
4. They perform specific functions that aid in maintaining homeostasis.

Use the information below to answer question 3.

Base your answers to following questions on the information and data table below and on your knowledge of biology.

Diabetes is a disease characterized by consistently high blood glucose levels (at or above 126 mg/100 mL) as a result of hormone
deficiency. For a study of diabetes, blood glucose levels from individual A and individual B were recorded each hour over a 5-
hour period following a meal. The results are shown in the data table below.

3. Which individual most likely has diabetes?

1. A
2. B
3. both A and B
4. neither A nor B
4. Which disorder could develop in the human body when the immune system attacks a usually harmless environmental
substance?
1.  cancer
2.  AIDS
3.  an allergy
4.  an infection

5. The diagram below represents one type of white blood cell. This type of white blood cell ingests microbes.

A function of another type of white blood cell is to

1. prevent the loss of blood from a wound
2. produce specialized molecules that mark invaders
3. increase the number of red blood cells in the blood
4. cause gene mutations that will increase immune responses
Use the information below to answer question 6.

Base your answers to following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of biology.

Diabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. One form of diabetes occurs when insulin fails to properly
regulate blood sugar levels. Complications from diabetes can include nerve cell damage and poor blood flow, especially in the
feet and legs. In individuals with diabetes, wounds usually take longer than normal to heal.
6. The failure of a cell to react in a normal manner to insulin is most likely the result of a problem with
1. vacuoles
2. receptors
3. mitochondria
4. sugars
7. People who have AIDS are more likely than others to become ill with multiple infections because the pathogen that causes
AIDS
 1. targets many body systems
2. mutates, releasing toxins directly into the bloodstream
3. increases the rate of enzyme activity in different types of body cells
4. damages the immune system

8. The diagram below represents an activity that occurs in the human body.

This diagram best illustrates

1. active transport
2. maintenance of homeostasis
3. synthesis of nutrients
4. differentiation
9. The first successful transplant of insulin- producing cells from a living donor pancreas was completed in April 2000 in
Japan. This enabled the body of the recipient to
1. regulate fat concentration by a feedback mechanism
2. provide protection against an infectious disease
3. slow down the heart rate after a period of activity ends
4. maintain blood sugar levels throughout the day

10. The failure of the human body to effectively maintain dynamic equilibrium can result in
1. reproductive success
2. gene manipulation
3. differentiation
4. disease
11. A 6-year-old child ate a peanut butter sandwich at snack time in school. Five minutes later, her throat became swollen and
she collapsed. This allergic reaction occurred because her body
1. recognized an antigen in peanut butter and produced antibiotics against it
2. digested the white blood cells that can recognize an antigen in peanut butter
3. did not recognize an antigen in peanut butter and could not produce antibodies against it
4. recognized an antigen in peanut butter and produced an immune response

12. An activity that occurs in the human body is shown below.

This activity helps to

1. provide protection against pathogens
2. produce antibiotics to control disease
3. eliminate harmful gene alterations
4. regulate production of ATP by the cell
13. The diagram below represents a microscopic view of blood.

Cell A protects the body by producing specific chemicals in response to pathogens. Cell A is
1. a red blood cell
2. a bacteria cell
3. an insulin-producing cell
4. a white blood cell

14. The diagram below represents cells and hormones present in the human body.

Which statement correctly describes an interaction between the hormones and the cells?
1. Hormone A is synthesized by cell 2 and targets cell 1.
2. Hormone B bonds with both cell 1 and cell 2.
3. Specific reactions carried out by cell 1 are regulated by hormone C.
4. The specialized receptor molecules on cell 1 secrete hormone B.
15. An infection in the body might result in a sudden
1.  decrease in the activity of antigens produced by the mitochondria
2.  decrease in the amount of DNA present in the nuclei of cells
3.  increase in the activity of white blood cells
4.  increase in the number of red blood cells
Use the information below to answer question 16.

Base your answers to following questions on the information and chart below and on your knowledge of biology.

Body weight is considered to be a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The Body Mass Index (BMI)
chart can be used as a guide to determine if a person’s body weight puts them at risk for such diseases. A portion of this chart is
shown below.

16. The BMI for a person who is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds is between
1. 24 and 25
2. 25 and 26
3. 27 and 28
4. 29 and 30
17. A new vaccine was developed and then tested on a large sample of individuals. This new vaccine will be considered
effective if it helps prepare the body to fight future invasion by
1. inhibiting the response of red blood cells
2. stimulating the reproduction of microbes
3. inhibiting the action of immune cells
 4. stimulating the production of antibodies

18.  The blood glucose range for a healthy adult is 65–104 mg/dL. Which graph best illustrates normal blood glucose levels in
a healthy adult over the course of a day?
1.

2.

3.
 4.

19. A vaccine for the viral disease known as chicken pox would contain
1.  a large amount of live virus
2.  a dead or weakened form of the pathogen
3.  several different antibiotics
4.  a small number of white blood cells
20.  An individual recovers from the common cold, which is caused by rhinovirus A. The person then becomes infected with
the avian influenza virus, which causes the bird flu. Which statement best describes what will most likely happen to this
person?
1. He will have the symptoms of the bird flu because he is not immune to the avian influenza virus.
2. He will have the symptoms of the common cold because he is not immune to the avian influenza virus.
3. He will not have the symptoms of the bird flu because he is immune to rhinovirus A.
4. He will not have the symptoms of the common cold because the avian influenza virus causes it.

21. In the human body, oxygen is absorbed by the lungs and nutrients are absorbed by the small intestine. In a single-celled
organism, this absorption directly involves the
1. nucleus
2. chloroplasts
3. cell membrane
4. Chromosomes

22. A person usually experiences small variations in body temperature over a 24-hour period. These variations in temperature
are an example of
1. an immune response
2. genetic differences between individuals
3. an adaptation to global warming
4. dynamic equilibrium
23. Which sequence represents the correct order of events for the production of necessary complex molecules after food is
taken in by a multicellular animal?
1. diffusion → synthesis → absorption → digestion → circulation
2. circulation → diffusion → synthesis → absorption → digestion
3. digestion → absorption → circulation → diffusion → synthesis
4. synthesis → digestion → absorption → diffusion → circulation
24. A single cell and a multicellular organism are represented below.

Which structures are correctly paired with their primary function?

1. A and G—transmission of nerve impulses
2. B and E—photosynthesis
3. C and H—digestion of food
4. D and F—gas exchange
25. Which process is most directly responsible for maintaining internal stability in an organism when its environment is
constantly changing?
1. digestion
2. feedback
3. reproduction
4. evolution