Life Science

Chapter 17: Structure and Movement

Standardized Test Practice

1.
If 99% of the people who died in bicycle accidents were not wearing a helmet, to the nearest whole
number, how many people who died in bicycle accidents in 2000 were wearing bicycle helmets?

6
A)
8
B)
7
C)
9
D)

2.
Which year had the fewest total number of bicycle deaths?

1996
A)
1998
B)
2000
C)
1999
D)

3.
What is the predominant type of muscle shown in the diagram?
 cardiac
A)
skeletal
B)
smooth
C)
tendon
D)

4.
What type of joint do your shoulders have?

gliding
A)
hinge
B)
ball-and-socket
C)
 pivot
D)

5.
What type of joint allows you to move your forearm forward and backward?

hinge
A)
ball-and-socket
B)
gliding
C)
pivot
D)

6.
Which of the following is an example of an involuntary muscle?
muscles that move food through the digestive system
A)
muscles in the face that allow you to smile
B)
muscles in your arms and hands
C)
muscles in your legs and feet
D)

7.
What makes your skin tan when exposed to sunlight?
oil glands
A)
sweat glands
B)
vitamin D
C)
melanin
D)

8.
What is the function of cartilage at the ends of bones?
nourishment
A)
strength
B)
 shock absorption
C)
vitamin D production
D)

9.
What do ligaments do?
attach muscles to bones
A)
hold bones together
B)
cover the surfaces of bones
C)
make red blood cells
D)

10
. Which of these structures is not found in the dermis?
blood vessels
A)
hair follicles
B)
sweat pores
C)
oil glands
D)
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Chapter 17: Structure and Movement

Structure and Movement

1.
Where would you find a hinge joint in your body?
Need a Hint?
your hips
A)
your fingers
B)
your shoulders
C)
your wrists
D)

2.
The outer layer of skin is called the__________.
Need a Hint?
glands
A)
perspiration
B)
pigment
C)
epidermis
D)

3.
__________ can be used to repair severely burned skin.
Need a Hint?
Phosphorus
A)
Pivot joints
B)
Grafts
C)
Periosteum
D)

4.
One function of your skin is to make __________.
Need a Hint?
vitamin D
A)
bile
B)
energy
C)
bone marrow
D)

5.
Food moves through your digestive system. What type of muscle makes this action happen?
Need a Hint?
 involuntary muscles
A)
cardiac muscles
B)
skeletal muscles
C)
voluntary muscles
D)

6.
Which of these is the strong, hard layer under the periosteum?
Need a Hint?
marrow
A)
voluntary muscle
B)
epidermis
C)
compact bone
D)

7.
What is the skin's most important function?
Need a Hint?
excretion
A)
circulation
B)
protection
C)
color
D)

8.
Exercised muscles are __________ than inactive muscles.
Need a Hint?
less striated
A)
larger
B)
smaller
C)
more voluntary
D)

9.
Two or more bones come together at __________.
Need a Hint?
pores
A)
melanin
B)
joints
C)
flexors
D)

10.
Bones protect your __________.
Need a Hint?
 hair
A)
internal organs
B)
sense of smell
C)
skin
D)

11.
What type of muscle is found in your intestines?
Need a Hint?
smooth muscle
A)
striated muscle
B)
skeletal muscle
C)
voluntary muscle
D)

12.
Which two elements help make bones hard?
Need a Hint?
hydrogen and oxygen
A)
calcium and phosphorus
B)
sodium and chlorine
C)
nitrogen and helium
D)

13.
Joints in the bones of your skull are __________.
Need a Hint?
gliding
A)
striated
B)
spongy
C)
immovable
D)

14.
__________ makes movement easier by reducing friction that might happen if bones rubbed together.
Need a Hint?
Red marrow
A)
Cartilage
B)
Periosteum
C)
Hinge joints
D)

15.
About how many bones does the human body have at birth?
Need a Hint?
 206
A)
506
B)
300
C)
94
D)

16.
What stops blood from flowing out of a cut?
Need a Hint?
hemoglobin
A)
a clot
B)
osteoblasts
C)
smooth muscles
D)

17.
__________ release waste products from the body.
Need a Hint?
Spongy bones
A)
Sweat glands
B)
Skeletal muscles
C)
Cartilages
D)

18.
Where are dead skin cells found?
Need a Hint?
in immovable joints
A)
in the red marrow
B)
in the periosteum
C)
in the epidermis
D)

19.
About how many muscles are in your body?
Need a Hint?
4
A)
600
B)
206
C)
5,000
D)

20.
The tight-fitting membrane on the surface of living bone is called the__________.
Need a Hint?
 periosteum
A)
dermis
B)
ligament
C)
tendon
D)
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Chapter 17: Structure and Movement

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of the following in NOT a function of the skeletal system?
The skeleton gives shape and support to your body.
A)
The skeleton moves blood through out the body.
B)
The skeleton stores calcium and phosphorus compounds for later use.
C)
The skeleton protects your internal organs.
D)

2.
A cell from which bones develop is called a(n) ________
bone cell
A)
cartilage
B)
platelet
C)
osteoblast
D)

3.
What are the two types of bone under the periosteum?
compact bone and spongy bone
A)
soft bone and hard bone
B)
movable and unmovable
C)
rough and rounded
D)

4.
The _________ is a thin membrame that has blood vessels and covers the surface of bones.
Haversain system
A)
framework
B)
periosteum
C)
muscle
D)

5.
Which is NOT a type of movable joint?
gliding joint
A)
skull joint
B)
hinge joint
C)
 pivot joint
D)

6.
Bones are held together at a joint by __________.
cartilage
A)
muscle
B)
tendon
C)
ligaments
D)
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Chapter 17: Structure and Movement

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
A _________ is a thick band of tissue that attaches bone to muscles.
ligament
A)
tendon
B)
muscle
C)
cartilage
D)

2.
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle?
rough
A)
skeletal
B)
smooth
C)
cardiac
D)

3.
Where is cardiac muscle found?
in the muscular system
A)
in the digestive system
B)
in the circulatory system
C)
in the heart
D)

4.
What is a body activity that is controlled by involuntary muscles?
smiling
A)
running
B)
breathing
C)
reading
D)
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Chapter 17: Structure and Movement

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The outer layer of skin is called the__________.
Need a Hint?
pigment
A)
glands
B)
perspiration
C)
epidermis
D)

2.
What is the pigment that gives your skin color called?
Need a Hint?
red marrow
A)
melanin
B)
periosteum
C)
levers
D)

3.
What is the skin's most important function?
Need a Hint?
protection
A)
circulation
B)
color
C)
excretion
D)

4.
__________ release waste products from the body.
Need a Hint?
Spongy bones
A)
Skeletal muscles
B)
Sweat glands
C)
Cartilages
D)

5.
One function of your skin is to make __________.
Need a Hint?
 bile
A)
bone marrow
B)
energy
C)
vitamin D
D)

6.
__________ can be used to repair severely burned skin.
Need a Hint?
Phosphorus
A)
Grafts
B)
Pivot joints
C)
Periosteum
D)

7.
Where are dead skin cells found?
Need a Hint?
in the periosteum
A)
in the epidermis
B)
in the red marrow
C)
in immovable joints
D)

8.
Which of these can be found in the dermis?
Need a Hint?
sweat glands
A)
melanin
B)
compact bone
C)
cartilage
D)

9.
What stops blood from flowing out of a cut?
Need a Hint?
hemoglobin
A)
a clot
B)
smooth muscles
C)
osteoblasts
D)
Life Science

Chapter 18: Nutrients and Digestion

Standardized Test Practice

1.
What is the name of the digestive organs labeled B in the diagram?

esophagus
A)
gallbladder
B)
pancreas
C)
salivary glands
D)

2.
How does the organ labeled "C" help break down food?

forms food into a ball

A)
makes saliva
B)
secretes enzymes
C)
chews food
D)
3.
If you had one serving of this vanilla ice cream, how many grams of saturated fat and what percentage of
your Daily Value (DV) would you eat?

19 g, 29%
A)
30 g, 84%
B)
112g, 55%
C)
11 g, 55%
D)

4.
How much fiber do two servings of this vanilla ice cream contain?
 10 g
A)
22 g
B)
0g
C)
44 g
D)

5.
From which food group should you eat the most servings each day?

bread and cereal group

A)
fruit group
B)
milk, yogurt, and cheese group
C)
vegetable group
D)

6.
From which food group should you eat the fewest servings each day?
 bread and cereal group
A)
meat group
B)
milk group
C)
fats, sweets, and oils group
D)

7.
Which of the following is an example of chemical digestion?
chewing food
A)
enzymes breaking molecules down
B)
churning food
C)
mixing food
D)

8.
Which digestive organ is lined with villi?
esophagus
A)
small intestine
B)
large intestine
C)
stomach
D)

9.
This meal is a good source of
 vitamin A.
A)
vitamin B.
B)
vitamin C.
C)
vitamin D.
D)

10
. Where does digestion start?
in the mouth
A)
in the esophagus
B)
in the small intestine
C)
in the stomach
D)
Life Science

Chapter 18: Nutrients and Digestion

Nutrients and Digestion

1.
Which of these can be found in the stomach?
Need a Hint?
hydrochloric acid
A)
lipids
B)
amylase
C)
wastes
D)

2.
Which of these is part of the digestive tract?
Need a Hint?
the nose
A)
the esophagus
B)
the pancreas
C)
the bladder
D)

3.
The part of the digestive process that takes the longest amount of time happens in which organ?
Need a Hint?
the esophagus
A)
the large intestine
B)
the mouth
C)
the kidneys
D)

4.
Which of these is a simple carbohydrate?
Need a Hint?
meat
A)
honey
B)
cheese
C)
pasta
D)

5.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
 Lipids provide essential amino acids.
A)
Lipids help cushion your internal organs.
B)
Lipids are inorganic nutrients.
C)
Lipids keep your digestive system running smoothly.
D)

6.
Which of these foods provides all of the essential amino acids your body needs?
Need a Hint?
peas
A)
eggs
B)
pasta
C)
apples
D)

7.
Bananas and nuts are a source of what mineral?
Need a Hint?
phosphorus
A)
iron
B)
potassium
C)
iodine
D)

8.
What are the building blocks of protein?
Need a Hint?
carbohydrates
A)
vegetable oil
B)
copper
C)
amino acids
D)

9.
Which vitamin does your body make when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Need a Hint?
vitamin D
A)
vitamin B
B)
vitamin K
C)
vitamin A
D)

10.
How many amino acids CANNOT be made in your body?
Need a Hint?
 20
A)
0
B)
8
C)
100
D)

11.
What is the shape of your stomach when empty?
Need a Hint?
a sausage
A)
a fist
B)
a funnel
C)
a tube
D)

12.
Which digestive tract organ absorbs water from undigested food?
Need a Hint?
the epiglottis
A)
the large intestine
B)
the pancreas
C)
the stomach
D)

13.
Which of these is an inorganic nutrient?
Need a Hint?
water
A)
carbohydrate
B)
pasta
C)
vitamin D
D)

14.
What covers your windpipe to prevent food from entering it?
Need a Hint?
the gallbladder
A)
the stomach
B)
the duodenum
C)
the epiglottis
D)

15.
__________ are the waves of muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Need a Hint?
 Chyme
A)
Peristalsis
B)
Chemical digestion
C)
An enzyme
D)

16.
Which of these is an organic nutrient?
Need a Hint?
proteins
A)
calcium
B)
phosphorus
C)
water
D)

17.
Which of these is an accessory organ to the digestive system?
Need a Hint?
the small intestine
A)
the rectum
B)
the salivary glands
C)
the stomach
D)

18.
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate?
Need a Hint?
milk
A)
beans
B)
bananas
C)
eggs
D)

19.
In which organ would you find the duodenum?
Need a Hint?
the mouth
A)
the small intestine
B)
the kidneys
C)
the esophagus
D)

20.
What occurs when you chew food with your teeth?
Need a Hint?
 homeostasis
A)
peristalsis
B)
chemical digestion
C)
mechanical digestion
D)
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Chapter 18: Nutrients and Digestion

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
What unit measures the energy in foods?
Need a Hint?
a millimeter
A)
a Calorie
B)
a yard
C)
a Joule
D)

2.
What does your body need to maintain a steady internal temperature?
Need a Hint?
energy
A)
chyme
B)
bacteria
C)
teeth
D)

3.
Which of these foods provides all of the essential amino acids your body needs?
Need a Hint?
apples
A)
eggs
B)
pasta
C)
peas
D)

4.
How many amino acids CANNOT be made in your body?
Need a Hint?
20
A)
100
B)
0
C)
8
D)

5.
What are the building blocks of protein?
Need a Hint?
 carbohydrates
A)
copper
B)
amino acids
C)
vegetable oil
D)

6.
Which of these is an organic nutrient?
Need a Hint?
water
A)
proteins
B)
calcium
C)
phosphorus
D)

7.
Which of these is an inorganic nutrient?
Need a Hint?
carbohydrate
A)
vitamin D
B)
pasta
C)
water
D)

8.
Which of these is a simple carbohydrate?
Need a Hint?
meat
A)
cheese
B)
honey
C)
pasta
D)

9.
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate?
Need a Hint?
milk
A)
eggs
B)
bananas
C)
beans
D)

10.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
 Lipids help cushion your internal organs.
A)
Lipids provide essential amino acids.
B)
Lipids keep your digestive system running smoothly.
C)
Lipids are inorganic nutrients.
D)

11.
Why are fats important to your body?
Need a Hint?
They help your body get rid of vitamins.
A)
Their energy cannot be stored for later use.
B)
They provide energy.
C)
They are essential amino acids.
D)

12.
Which vitamin does your body make when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Need a Hint?
vitamin K
A)
vitamin B
B)
vitamin A
C)
vitamin D
D)

13.
Bananas and nuts are a source of what mineral?
Need a Hint?
potassium
A)
phosphorus
B)
iron
C)
iodine
D)

14.
What food group is at the top of the food pyramid?
Need a Hint?
bread and cereal
A)
fats, oils, and sweets
B)
meat and beans
C)
vegetables and fruit
D)

15.
Which food group contains yogurt and cheese?
Need a Hint?
 milk
A)
bread and cereal
B)
fats
C)
fruit
D)
Life Science

Chapter 18: Nutrients and Digestion

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The part of the digestive process that takes the longest amount of time happens in which organ?
Need a Hint?
the mouth
A)
the esophagus
B)
the large intestine
C)
the kidneys
D)

2.
Which of these is an accessory organ to the digestive system?
Need a Hint?
the salivary glands
A)
the small intestine
B)
the rectum
C)
the stomach
D)

3.
Which of these is part of the digestive tract?
Need a Hint?
the pancreas
A)
the bladder
B)
the esophagus
C)
the nose
D)

4.
__________ are the waves of muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Need a Hint?
Peristalsis
A)
Chemical digestion
B)
Chyme
C)
An enzyme
D)

5.
What occurs when you chew food with your teeth?
Need a Hint?
 mechanical digestion
A)
chemical digestion
B)
peristalsis
C)
homeostasis
D)

6.
What covers your windpipe to prevent food from entering it?
Need a Hint?
the gallbladder
A)
the stomach
B)
the duodenum
C)
the epiglottis
D)

7.
What is the shape of your stomach when empty?
Need a Hint?
a tube
A)
a fist
B)
a sausage
C)
a funnel
D)

8.
Which of these can be found in the stomach?
Need a Hint?
wastes
A)
hydrochloric acid
B)
amylase
C)
lipids
D)

9.
In which organ would you find the duodenum?
Need a Hint?
the esophagus
A)
the kidneys
B)
the mouth
C)
the small intestine
D)

10.
Which digestive tract organ absorbs water from undigested food?
Need a Hint?
 the epiglottis
A)
the pancreas
B)
the stomach
C)
the large intestine
D)
Life Science

Chapter 19: Circulation

Standardized Test Practice

1.
Which of the following is not a function of blood?
carry oxygen to body cells
A)
carry wastes to the kidneys
B)
carry carbon dioxide to the lungs
C)
remove lymph from around cells
D)

2.
During which activity was Ashley's body temperature the greatest?

Activity 2
A)
Activity 3
B)
Activity 4
C)
Activity 5
D)

3.
Which of the following could you hypothesize Ashley was doing during Activity 5, based on the data
provided?
 sitting down
A)
sleeping
B)
jogging
C)
walking slowly
D)

4.
Which of these can help prevent cardiovascular disease?
regular checkups
A)
diet high in saturated fats
B)
sedentary lifestyle
C)
smoking
D)

5.
Where does oxygen-rich blood first enter the heart?
left atrium
A)
left ventricle
B)
right atrium
C)
right ventricle
D)

6.
Blood vessels that move blood away from the heart are called
capillaries.
A)
arteries.
B)
valves.
C)
veins.
D)

7.
Which of the following is an organ of the lymphatic system?
gallbladder
A)
 heart
B)
spleen
C)
lungs
D)

8.
Which of these organs makes lymphocytes?
blood
A)
thymus
B)
kidneys
C)
tonsils
D)

9.
A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with

type A blood.
A)
type AB blood.
B)
type B blood.
C)
type O blood.
D)

10
. The blood vessels that supply the heart with nutrients and oxygen make up
coronary circulation.
A)
pulmonary circulation.
B)
 hypertensive circulation.
C)
systemic circulation.
D)
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Chapter 19: Circulation

Circulation and Immunity

1.
Blood goes from your lower body back to your heart through __________.
Need a Hint?
the coronary circulatory system
A)
the transfusion
B)
the hemoglobin
C)
the inferior vena cava
D)

2.
Which of these is a condition related to blood clotting?
Need a Hint?
diffusion
A)
hemophilia
B)
HIV
C)
atherosclerosis
D)

3.
Which of these might occur if coronary circulation is blocked?
Need a Hint?
a broken bone
A)
a fever
B)
a heart attack
C)
a headache
D)

4.
Which of these is a blood disease?
Need a Hint?
fibrin
A)
platelets
B)
hypertension
C)
leukemia
D)

5.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
 A person with type O blood cannot receive type O blood.
A)
A person with type B blood cannot donate blood to a person with type AB blood.
B)
A person with type AB blood can only donate blood to a person with type AB blood.
C)
A person with type A blood can receive type B blood.
D)

6.
What are the upper chambers of the heart called?
Need a Hint?
systolic
A)
plasma
B)
aorta
C)
atriums
D)

7.
What prevents blood from flowing backward in the veins?
Need a Hint?
capillaries
A)
connective tissue
B)
the vena cava
C)
one-way valves
D)

8.
Which of these is NOT a lymphatic organ?
Need a Hint?
the thymus
A)
the spleen
B)
the tonsils
C)
the lungs
D)

9.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
Blood flows in only one direction between an atrium and a ventricle.
A)
All four chambers of the heart contract at once during one heartbeat.
B)
A vein helps blood flow between the two ventricles.
C)
There is one atrium and one ventricle in the lower chamber of your heart.
D)

10
. Which body system moves materials throughout your body?
Need a Hint?
 the reproductive system
A)
the endocrine system
B)
the cardiovascular system
C)
the skeletal system
D)

11
. Which of these fights invaders of your body?
Need a Hint?
diastolic pressure
A)
lymphocytes
B)
inferior vena cava
C)
white blood cells
D)

12
. Which of these is caused when blood pressure is higher than normal?
Need a Hint?
hypertension
A)
anemia
B)
hemophilia
C)
leukemia
D)

13
. __________ carry blood away from the heart.
Need a Hint?
Arteries
A)
Lungs
B)
Platelets
C)
Fibrin
D)

14
. The measure of the force of your blood that occurs when blood is pushed out of the heart is the
__________.
Need a Hint?
white blood cells
A)
Rh factor
B)
systolic pressure
C)
helper T-cells
D)

15
. Blood makes up about eight percent of your body's weight. If a person weighs 120 pounds, about how
much of that mass is blood?
 Need a Hint?
96 pounds
A)
128 pounds
B)
2 pounds
C)
10 pounds
D)

16
. Which of these is NOT part of your blood?
Need a Hint?
plasma
A)
platelets
B)
white blood cells
C)
superior vena cava
D)

17
. One way to get nutrients into cells is __________.
Need a Hint?
veins
A)
perspiration
B)
diffusion
C)
lymphocytes
D)

18
. Where is blood under the greatest pressure?
Need a Hint?
arteries
A)
capillaries
B)
veins
C)
lymph vessels
D)

19
. Which circulatory system moves blood to your brain?
Need a Hint?
the systemic circulatory system
A)
the coronary circulatory system
B)
the lymphatic circulatory system
C)
the pulmonary circulatory system
D)

20
. Which of these is the largest artery in the human body?
Need a Hint?
 the aorta
A)
the platelet
B)
the antigen
C)
the capillary
D)
Life Science

Chapter 19: Circulation

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which body system moves materials throughout your body?
Need a Hint?
the cardiovascular system
A)
the skeletal system
B)
the reproductive system
C)
the endocrine system
D)

2.
One way to get nutrients into cells is __________.
Need a Hint?
perspiration
A)
veins
B)
lymphocytes
C)
diffusion
D)

3.
What are the upper chambers of the heart called?
Need a Hint?
plasma
A)
systolic
B)
atriums
C)
aorta
D)

4.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
All four chambers of the heart contract at once during one heartbeat.
A)
Blood flows in only one direction between an atrium and a ventricle.
B)
A vein helps blood flow between the two ventricles.
C)
There is one atrium and one ventricle in the lower chamber of your heart.
D)

5.
Which of these is the largest artery in the human body?
Need a Hint?
 the capillary
A)
the platelet
B)
the antigen
C)
the aorta
D)

6.
Which of these might occur if coronary circulation is blocked?
Need a Hint?
a fever
A)
a broken bone
B)
a headache
C)
a heart attack
D)

7.
Which circulatory system moves blood to your brain?
Need a Hint?
the pulmonary circulatory system
A)
the coronary circulatory system
B)
the systemic circulatory system
C)
the lymphatic circulatory system
D)

8.
__________ carry blood away from the heart.
Need a Hint?
Lungs
A)
Platelets
B)
Fibrin
C)
Arteries
D)

9.
Blood goes from your lower body back to your heart through __________.
Need a Hint?
the coronary circulatory system
A)
the inferior vena cava
B)
the hemoglobin
C)
the transfusion
D)

10
. The measure of the force of your blood that occurs when blood is pushed out of the heart is the
__________.
Need a Hint?
 white blood cells
A)
Rh factor
B)
systolic pressure
C)
helper T-cells
D)

11
. What prevents blood from flowing backward in the veins?
Need a Hint?
the vena cava
A)
capillaries
B)
connective tissue
C)
one-way valves
D)

12
. Which of these is a normal pulse rate for an adult?
Need a Hint?
70 beats per minute
A)
six beats per minute
B)
160 beats per minute
C)
30 beats per minute
D)

13
. Which of these is caused when blood pressure is higher than normal?
Need a Hint?
hemophilia
A)
hypertension
B)
anemia
C)
leukemia
D)

14
. When fatty deposits build up on arterial walls, __________ can develop.
Need a Hint?
blood transfusions
A)
carbon dioxide
B)
atherosclerosis
C)
hemoglobin
D)

15
. Which of these can help maintain your cardiovascular system's health?
Need a Hint?
 keeping a healthy body weight
A)
taking up smoking
B)
reducing regular exercise
C)
eating foods high in saturated fat
D)

16
. Which of these is NOT part of your blood?
Need a Hint?
plasma
A)
platelets
B)
superior vena cava
C)
white blood cells
D)
Life Science

Chapter 19: Circulation

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
. Blood makes up about eight percent of your body's weight. If a person weighs 120 pounds, about how
much of that mass is blood?
Need a Hint?
96 pounds
A)
128 pounds
B)
2 pounds
C)
10 pounds
D)

2
. Which of these fights invaders of your body?
Need a Hint?
lymphocytes
A)
diastolic pressure
B)
white blood cells
C)
inferior vena cava
D)

3
. Which of these is a condition related to blood clotting?
Need a Hint?
hemophilia
A)
atherosclerosis
B)
HIV
C)
diffusion
D)

4
. What does a clot do?
Need a Hint?
It makes antibodies to fight infection.
A)
It stops blood from escaping from a cut.
B)
It prevents blood from traveling between the atriums of your heart.
C)
It identifies your blood type.
D)

5
. Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
 A person with type A blood can receive type B blood.
A)
A person with type AB blood can only donate blood to a person with type AB blood.
B)
A person with type O blood cannot receive type O blood.
C)
A person with type B blood cannot donate blood to a person with type AB blood.
D)

6
. Which of these is a blood disease?
Need a Hint?
hypertension
A)
leukemia
B)
platelets
C)
fibrin
D)

7
. Which of these is a function of blood?
Need a Hint?
digest food
A)
produce wastes
B)
transport nutrients
C)
dissolve bone
D)
Life Science

Chapter 19: Circulation

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of these is NOT a lymphatic organ?
Need a Hint?
the tonsils
A)
the lungs
B)
the thymus
C)
the spleen
D)

2.
Lymphocytes are a type of _______.
Need a Hint?
red blood cell
A)
platelet
B)
organ
C)
white blood cell
D)

3.
How does lymph move throughout your body?
Need a Hint?
The heart helps move lymph.
A)
Lymph nodes help circulate lymph throughout the body.
B)
Lymphocytes carry lymph throughout the body.
C)
The contraction of smooth muscles in lymph vessels and skeletal muscles moves lymph.
D)

4.
Which makes lymphocytes?
Need a Hint?
spleen
A)
tonsils
B)
thymus
C)
lymph nodes
D)

5.
Which is a disease of the lymphatic system?
Need a Hint?
 Diabetes
A)
Hypertension
B)
HIV
C)
Atherosclerosis
D)
Life Science

Chapter 20: Respiration and Excretion

Standardized Test Practice

1.
What is the name of the structure labeled D in the diagram?

ureter
A)
renal artery
B)
aorta
C)
renal vein
D)

2.
Which structure in the diagram corresponds to the urethra?

A
A)
E
B)
F
C)
 G
D)

3.
Which body system is shown in the diagram?

urinary system
A)
excretory system
B)
lymphatic system
C)
respiratory system
D)

4.
What is the main source of body water loss?

urine
A)
feces
B)
lungs
C)
skin
D)

5.
Which structure warms and moistens the air you breathe in?
 larynx
A)
pharynx
B)
nasal cavity
C)
trachea
D)

6.
Bronchial tubes can contract quickly when a person has
chronic bronchitis.
A)
emphysema.
B)
lung cancer.
C)
an asthma attack.
D)

7.
Which of the following is not an excretory organ?
large intestine
A)
liver
B)
heart
C)
lungs
D)

8.
The arrow in the diagram shows the direction that

blood flows back to the heart.

A)
blood enters the kidneys.
B)
urine moves to the ureter.
C)
urine moves to the nephrons.
D)

9.
 When you inhale, which way does the rib cage move?
down
A)
out
B)
in
C)
stays the same
D)

10.
The release of energy from glucose using oxygen is called
respiration.
A)
breathing.
B)
exhalation.
C)
inhalation.
D)
Life Science

Chapter 20: Respiration and Excretion

Respiration and Excretion

1.
Each kidney is made up of about 1 million filtering units called __________.
Need a Hint?
capillaries
A)
veins
B)
alveoli
C)
nephrons
D)

2.
Your brain can control your breathing rate depending on the amount of __________ present in your blood.
Need a Hint?
sugar
A)
water
B)
carbon dioxide
C)
oxygen
D)

3.
What happens to most of the water, sugar, and salts filtered from the blood in the kidneys?
Need a Hint?
They are reabsorbed and returned to the blood.
A)
They leave through the digestive system.
B)
They are converted into urine.
C)
They are exhaled from the lungs.
D)

4.
Besides the kidney, what other organ also filters blood to remove wastes?
Need a Hint?
lungs
A)
liver
B)
heart
C)
bladder
D)

5.
Which one of the following is a disease of the respiratory system in which alveoli in the lungs enlarge?
Need a Hint?
 lung cancer
A)
emphysema
B)
asthma
C)
chronic bronchitis
D)

6.
The __________ system is made up of several different systems that function together to remove wastes
from your body
Need a Hint?
respiratory
A)
urinary
B)
circulatory
C)
excretory
D)

7.
Which one of the following problems can occur if someone's kidneys don't work properly?
Need a Hint?
less oxygen enters the capillaries
A)
an imbalance of salts
B)
few if any problems would occur
C)
an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood
D)

8.
What area of the brain constantly monitors the amount of water in the blood?
Need a Hint?
kidney
A)
hypothalamus
B)
nephron
C)
bladder
D)

9.
Inhaling the tar in __________ is the greatest contributing factor to lung cancer.
Need a Hint?
polluted air
A)
coal dust
B)
asbestos
C)
cigarette smoke
D)

10
. The liquid left behind in the nephron following filtration is called __________.
Need a Hint?
 sugar
A)
salt
B)
urine
C)
blood
D)

11
. The urinary system is important in regulating __________ in the body.
Need a Hint?
fluid levels
A)
waste gases
B)
undigested material
C)
oxygen
D)

12
. Which of the following is a method used to save the life of a choking victim?
Need a Hint?
emphysema
A)
bronchitis
B)
respiration
C)
abdominal thrusts
D)

13
. When you swallow, the epiglottis prevents __________.
Need a Hint?
food or liquid from entering your airway
A)
air from entering your lungs
B)
carbon dioxide from entering your lungs
C)
dust and bacteria from entering your airway
D)

14
. The __________ is a tubelike passageway used by food, liquid, and air.
Need a Hint?
nostril
A)
larynx
B)
pharynx
C)
epiglottis
D)

15
. Some early experiments showed that a mouse could live in a container in which a plant had first been
grown. What did the plant produce that the mouse needed?
Need a Hint?
 carbon dioxide
A)
oxygen
B)
food
C)
water vapor
D)

16
. What is the function of cilia that line the nasal cavity?
Need a Hint?
produce sticky mucus
A)
moisten the air taken in
B)
trap dust from the air
C)
sweep away mucus and trapped materials
D)

17
. Which one of the following is a lung disorder that occurs when the bronchial tubes contract quickly?
Need a Hint?
emphysema
A)
chronic bronchitis
B)
asthma
C)
common cold
D)

18
. During dialysis an artificial kidney machine is used to __________.
Need a Hint?
increase lung pressure
A)
produce bile
B)
remove wastes from blood
C)
pump blood through the heart
D)

19
. Which one of the following is the correct pathway of air after it enters the nasal passages?
Need a Hint?
lungs, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx
A)
larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea, lungs
B)
pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
C)
larynx, trachea, pharynx, bronchi, lungs
D)

20
. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs takes place between the __________.
Need a Hint?
 pharynx and lungs
A)
bronchi and bronchiles
B)
nostrils and lungs
C)
alveoli and capillaries
D)
Life Science

Chapter 20: Respiration and Excretion

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Some early experiments showed that a mouse could live in a container in which a plant had first been
grown. What did the plant produce that the mouse needed?
Need a Hint?
food
A)
carbon dioxide
B)
oxygen
C)
water vapor
D)

2.
__________ is the movement of the chest that brings air into the lungs and removes waste gases.
Need a Hint?
Respiration
A)
Circulation
B)
Excretion
C)
Breathing
D)

3.
What is the function of cilia that line the nasal cavity?
Need a Hint?
trap dust from the air
A)
moisten the air taken in
B)
sweep away mucus and trapped materials
C)
produce sticky mucus
D)

4.
The __________ is a tubelike passageway used by food, liquid, and air.
Need a Hint?
epiglottis
A)
nostril
B)
larynx
C)
pharynx
D)

5.
When you swallow, the epiglottis prevents __________.
Need a Hint?
 air from entering your lungs
A)
food or liquid from entering your airway
B)
dust and bacteria from entering your airway
C)
carbon dioxide from entering your lungs
D)

6.
Which one of the following is the correct pathway of air after it enters the nasal passages?
Need a Hint?
larynx, trachea, pharynx, bronchi, lungs
A)
lungs, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx
B)
pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
C)
larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea, lungs
D)

7.
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs takes place between the __________.
Need a Hint?
pharynx and lungs
A)
nostrils and lungs
B)
bronchi and bronchiles
C)
alveoli and capillaries
D)

8.
Your brain can control your breathing rate depending on the amount of __________ present in your blood.
Need a Hint?
water
A)
carbon dioxide
B)
sugar
C)
oxygen
D)

9.
What muscle contracts and relaxes when you inhale and exhale?
Need a Hint?
diaphragm
A)
lung
B)
trachea
C)
larynx
D)

10
. Which of the following is a method used to save the life of a choking victim?
Need a Hint?
 respiration
A)
bronchitis
B)
abdominal thrusts
C)
emphysema
D)

11
. Which one of the following is a disease of the respiratory system in which alveoli in the lungs enlarge?
Need a Hint?
emphysema
A)
chronic bronchitis
B)
asthma
C)
lung cancer
D)

12
. Inhaling the tar in __________ is the greatest contributing factor to lung cancer.
Need a Hint?
polluted air
A)
coal dust
B)
cigarette smoke
C)
asbestos
D)

13
. Which one of the following is a lung disorder that occurs when the bronchial tubes contract quickly?
Need a Hint?
emphysema
A)
chronic bronchitis
B)
asthma
C)
common cold
D)
Life Science

Chapter 20: Respiration and Excretion

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The __________ system is made up of several different systems that function together to remove wastes
from your body
Need a Hint?
circulatory
A)
excretory
B)
urinary
C)
respiratory
D)

2.
What area of the brain constantly monitors the amount of water in the blood?
Need a Hint?
kidney
A)
hypothalamus
B)
nephron
C)
bladder
D)

3.
The urinary system is important in regulating __________ in the body.
Need a Hint?
fluid levels
A)
oxygen
B)
undigested material
C)
waste gases
D)

4.
The main organs of the urinary system are two __________.
Need a Hint?
lungs
A)
alveoli
B)
nephrons
C)
kidneys
D)

5.
Each kidney is made up of about 1 million filtering units called __________.
Need a Hint?
 alveoli
A)
capillaries
B)
nephrons
C)
veins
D)

6.
What happens to most of the water, sugar, and salts filtered from the blood in the kidneys?
Need a Hint?
They are converted into urine.
A)
They are exhaled from the lungs.
B)
They are reabsorbed and returned to the blood.
C)
They leave through the digestive system.
D)

7.
The liquid left behind in the nephron following filtration is called __________.
Need a Hint?
urine
A)
blood
B)
sugar
C)
salt
D)

8.
What is the name of the elastic, muscular organ that holds urine until it leaves the body?
Need a Hint?
bladder
A)
kidney
B)
ureter
C)
urethra
D)

9.
Besides the kidney, what other organ also filters blood to remove wastes?
Need a Hint?
liver
A)
lungs
B)
heart
C)
bladder
D)

10
. Which one of the following problems can occur if someone's kidneys don't work properly?
Need a Hint?
 an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood
A)
less oxygen enters the capillaries
B)
few if any problems would occur
C)
an imbalance of salts
D)

11
. High levels of a protein called __________ in urine indicate kidney disease or heart failure.
Need a Hint?
glucose
A)
bile
B)
salt
C)
albumin
D)

12
. During dialysis an artificial kidney machine is used to __________.
Need a Hint?
pump blood through the heart
A)
produce bile
B)
increase lung pressure
C)
remove wastes from blood
D)
Life Science

Chapter 21: Control and Coordination

Standardized Test Practice

1.
Which part of the brain controls heartbeat and breathing?

cerebellum
A)
brain stem
B)
cerebrum
C)
spinal cord
D)

2.
Voluntary muscle movements are coordinated by the

brain stem.
A)
cerebrum.
B)
cerebellum.
C)
 spinal cord
D)

3.
Information from the senses is interpreted by the

brain stem.
A)
cerebellum.
B)
spinal cord
C)
cerebrum.
D)

4.
The basic functioning units of the nervous system are cells called
neurons.
A)
axons.
B)
dendrites.
C)
synapses.
D)

5.
In some states, the legal blood alcohol percentage limit for driving under the influence of alcohol is 0.06
percent. How many drinks would it take a 72-kg man to exceed this limit?
 four
A)
one
B)
two
C)
three
D)

6.
Which structure of the eye does light pass through first?
cornea
A)
lens
B)
pupil
C)
retina
D)

7.
Which of these is a structure of the inner ear?
cochlea
A)
anvil
B)
eardrum
C)
ear lobe
D)

8.
What is the main function of the semicircular canals?
hearing
A)
smell
B)
vision
C)
 balance
D)

9.
The structure labeled A in the diagram is a(n)

axon.
A)
dendrite.
B)
synapse.
C)
cell body.
D)

10
. The structure labeled D in the diagram is either a cell body or a

dendrite.
A)
axon.
B)
receptor.
C)
neurotransmitter.
D)
Life Science

Chapter 21: Control and Coordination

Control and Coordination

1.
Moving your finger away from a sharp piece of glass that cuts your skin is a reflex response that is
controlled by __________.
Need a Hint?
the salivary glands
A)
the inner ear
B)
the spinal cord
C)
the retina
D)

2.
The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates your ability to snap your fingers is
__________.
Need a Hint?
the autonomic system
A)
the somatic system
B)
the digestive system
C)
the reproductive system
D)

3.
A lens that is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges is called __________.
Need a Hint?
a refracting lens
A)
a concave lens
B)
a convex lens
C)
a focal lens
D)

4.
__________ receive messages and send them to the cell body of the neuron.
Need a Hint?
Reflexes
A)
Synapses
B)
Axons
C)
Dendrites
D)

5.
The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates your heart beat is __________.
 Need a Hint?
the skeletal system
A)
the autonomic system
B)
the muscular system
C)
the somatic system
D)

6.
One function of your inner ear is to maintain __________.
Need a Hint?
stimuli
A)
gravity
B)
balance
C)
impulses
D)

7.
One part of the central nervous system is the __________.
Need a Hint?
retina
A)
appendix
B)
cochlea
C)
brain
D)

8.
People who are farsighted cannot clearly see objects __________.
Need a Hint?
that are more than 3 m away from them
A)
unless they remove their glasses
B)
that are less than 1 m away from them
C)
until they are over 65 years old
D)

9.
A stimulus is a change inside or outside your body that brings about __________.
Need a Hint?
a paralysis
A)
a reflex
B)
a response
C)
a stimulant
D)

10
. __________ are cells in the retina used to detect shape and movement.
Need a Hint?
 Cones
A)
Pupils
B)
Rods
C)
Lenses
D)

11
. Which part of your brain has ridges and grooves on it?
Need a Hint?
the medulla
A)
the cortex
B)
the midbrain
C)
the pons
D)

12
. __________ is a stimulant that can cause your heart to beat faster and make you feel restless.
Need a Hint?
Caffeine
A)
Salt
B)
MSG
C)
Alcohol
D)

13
. After you run 50 m as fast as you can, you might be out of breath. What process causes your breathing to
return to its regular pattern?
Need a Hint?
stimuli
A)
homeostasis
B)
impulses
C)
reasoning
D)

14
. Which of these is the largest part of your brain?
Need a Hint?
the cerebellum
A)
the pons
B)
the medulla
C)
the cerebrum
D)

15
. Which of the following dissolves food in your mouth?
Need a Hint?
 palate
A)
saliva
B)
esophagus
C)
acid
D)

16
. Which of these is NOT part of your brain?
Need a Hint?
the cortex
A)
the cerebellum
B)
the cochlea
C)
the cerebrum
D)

17
. __________ carry messages away from the cell body of the neuron.
Need a Hint?
Dendrites
A)
Axons
B)
Lenses
C)
Senses
D)

18
. The __________ is the front part of your eye.
Need a Hint?
hammer
A)
retina
B)
cornea
C)
cochlea
D)

19
. Which of the following does the skin NOT sense?
Need a Hint?
pressure
A)
taste
B)
pain
C)
temperature
D)

20
. Suppose you injure the right side of your brain. Which one of these might happen?
Need a Hint?
 Your body from the neck down might suffer paralysis.
A)
Your left hand may suffer paralysis.
B)
Both of your legs might suffer paralysis.
C)
Your right leg might suffer paralysis.
D)
Life Science

Chapter 21: Control and Coordination

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
A stimulus is a change inside or outside your body that brings about __________.
Need a Hint?
a response
A)
a reflex
B)
a paralysis
C)
a stimulant
D)

2.
When you walk outside, the bright sunlight can cause you to quickly shut your eyes. What is the sunlight?
Need a Hint?
an external stimulus
A)
an internal stimulus
B)
an impulse
C)
an overdose
D)

3.
After you run 50 m as fast as you can, you might be out of breath. What process causes your breathing to
return to its regular pattern?
Need a Hint?
reasoning
A)
homeostasis
B)
impulses
C)
stimuli
D)

4.
__________ carry messages away from the cell body of the neuron.
Need a Hint?
Dendrites
A)
Axons
B)
Lenses
C)
Senses
D)

5.
__________ receive messages and send them to the cell body of the neuron.
Need a Hint?
 Axons
A)
Dendrites
B)
Synapses
C)
Reflexes
D)

6.
Your brain and spinal cord are joined to the other parts of your body through __________.
Need a Hint?
the skeletal system
A)
the digestive system
B)
the reproductive system
C)
the peripheral nervous system
D)

7.
One part of the central nervous system is the __________.
Need a Hint?
retina
A)
brain
B)
appendix
C)
cochlea
D)

8.
Which of these is NOT part of your brain?
Need a Hint?
the cerebrum
A)
the cochlea
B)
the cerebellum
C)
the cortex
D)

9.
Which part of your brain has ridges and grooves on it?
Need a Hint?
the cortex
A)
the midbrain
B)
the pons
C)
the medulla
D)

10
. Which of these is the largest part of your brain?
Need a Hint?
 the cerebellum
A)
the pons
B)
the cerebrum
C)
the medulla
D)

11
. The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates your heart beat is __________.
Need a Hint?
the autonomic system
A)
the somatic system
B)
the skeletal system
C)
the muscular system
D)

12
. The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates your ability to snap your fingers is
__________.
Need a Hint?
the reproductive system
A)
the digestive system
B)
the somatic system
C)
the autonomic system
D)

13
. Suppose you injure the right side of your brain. Which one of these might happen?
Need a Hint?
Your left hand may suffer paralysis.
A)
Your right leg might suffer paralysis.
B)
Both of your legs might suffer paralysis.
C)
Your body from the neck down might suffer paralysis.
D)

14
. Moving your finger away from a sharp piece of glass that cuts your skin is a reflex response that is
controlled by __________.
Need a Hint?
the spinal cord
A)
the retina
B)
the salivary glands
C)
the inner ear
D)

15
. __________ is a stimulant that can cause your heart to beat faster and make you feel restless.
 Need a Hint?
Caffeine
A)
Alcohol
B)
Salt
C)
MSG
D)
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Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
A lens that is thicker at the edges than in the middle is called __________.
Need a Hint?
a concave lens
A)
a convex lens
B)
an optic lens
C)
an inverted lens
D)

2.
__________ are cells in the retina used to detect shape and movement.
Need a Hint?
Cones
A)
Lenses
B)
Rods
C)
Pupils
D)

3.
The __________ is the front part of your eye.
Need a Hint?
cochlea
A)
hammer
B)
retina
C)
cornea
D)

4.
A lens that is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges is called __________.
Need a Hint?
a convex lens
A)
a concave lens
B)
a focal lens
C)
a refracting lens
D)

5.
People who are farsighted cannot clearly see objects __________.
Need a Hint?
 that are more than 3 m away from them
A)
until they are over 65 years old
B)
unless they remove their glasses
C)
that are less than 1 m away from them
D)

6.
People who are nearsighted cannot see objects clearly __________.
Need a Hint?
that are less than 1 m away from them
A)
if they are less than 55 years old
B)
unless they remove their contact lenses
C)
that are more than 3 m away from them
D)

7.
One function of your inner ear is to maintain __________.
Need a Hint?
balance
A)
gravity
B)
stimuli
C)
impulses
D)

8.
Which of the following dissolves food in your mouth?
Need a Hint?
acid
A)
palate
B)
esophagus
C)
saliva
D)

9.
When your finger accidentally gets caught in a door, the pain message is sent to your brain through
__________.
Need a Hint?
sensory receptors
A)
homeostasis
B)
the medulla
C)
caffeine
D)

10
. Which of the following does the skin NOT sense?
Need a Hint?
 taste
A)
pressure
B)
pain
C)
temperature
D)
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Chapter 22: Regulation and Reproduction

Standardized Test Practice

1.
According to the information in the graph, in which year was the syphilis rate the highest?

1973
A)
1982
B)
1990
C)
1993
D)

2.
When do males begin producing sperm?
before birth
A)
during puberty
B)
during infancy
C)
during childhood
D)

3.
An egg is released from an ovary about once per month in a process called
implantation.
A)
fertilization.
B)
menstruation.
C)
ovulation.
D)

4.
 Which of the following glands is found in the abdomen?
pineal
A)
adrenal
B)
pituitary
C)
thyroid
D)

5.
In a study done in Europe in 1991, one group of pregnant women was given extra folic acid, and the other
group did not receive extra folic acid. What can you conclude based on the data in this table?

Pregnant women should avoid foods with folic acid.

A)
Pregnant women should take mega doses of folic acid.
B)
Pregnant women should take multivitamins that lack folic acid.
C)
Pregnant women should take a folic acid vitmain supplement.
D)

6.
What does the illustration show?

the stages of implantation

A)
the stages of development
B)
the stages of fertilization
C)
the stages of the menstrual cycle
D)
7.
On which day does menstruation begin?

Day 7
A)
Day 14
B)
Day 1
C)
Day 28
D)

8.
Identical twins result from
one egg that has been fertilized by two sperm.
A)
two eggs that have been fertilized by one sperm.
B)
one egg that has been fertilized by one sperm.
C)
two eggs that have been fertilized by two sperm.
D)

9.
Adolescence usually begins around age
1.
A)
6.
B)
12.
C)
18.
D)

10
. Which of the following glands is attached to the brain?
adrenal gland
A)
pancreas
B)
pituitary gland
C)
thymus
D)
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Regulation and Reproduction

1.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
The nervous system doesn't react as quickly as the endocrine system.
A)
The endocrine system doesn't react as quickly as the nervous system.
B)
The endocrine system and the nervous system do not work together.
C)
The nervous system and the endocrine system have similar reaction times.
D)

2.
Sperm production is more efficient __________.
Need a Hint?
when the organs are inside the body
A)
at higher temperatures
B)
at lower temperatures
C)
when produced in the ovaries
D)

3.
The __________ response to a fearful situation is one function of the endocrine system.
Need a Hint?
come-or-go
A)
passive
B)
reproductive
C)
fight-or-flight
D)

4.
The average length of a human female menstrual cycle is __________.
Need a Hint?
more than 45 years
A)
less than 24 h
B)
about 28 days
C)
nine months
D)

5.
When does ovulation occur in the menstrual cycle?
Need a Hint?
 during fertilization
A)
during menopause
B)
14 days before menstruation begins
C)
soon after birth
D)

6.
The first menstrual period usually occurs _________.
Need a Hint?
before age 9
A)
after age 45
B)
between ages nine and 13
C)
between ages 45 and 60
D)

7.
Which of these is the process that continues life?
Need a Hint?
reproduction
A)
adolescence
B)
infancy
C)
homeostasis
D)

8.
The mixture of sperm and fluid is called __________.
Need a Hint?
testes
A)
uterus
B)
semen
C)
ovulation
D)

9.
Hormones from the endocrine system get to the bloodstream __________.
Need a Hint?
directly from mucous secretions
A)
through ducts
B)
directly from the glands
C)
through cell division
D)

10.
__________ are produced by the endocrine system.
Need a Hint?
 Nerves
A)
Tissues
B)
Hormones
C)
Blood cells
D)

11.
Which of these is true about adulthood?
Need a Hint?
Males usually start their growth spurts.
A)
The growth of the muscular system begins.
B)
Females usually begin to have menstrual cycles.
C)
The growth of the skeletal system stops.
D)

12.
Which of these is a hormone produced in the pancreas?
Need a Hint?
uterus
A)
insulin
B)
ducts
C)
sperm
D)

13.
Fraternal twins __________.
Need a Hint?
cannot be one boy and one girl
A)
can be only two girls
B)
can be one boy and one girl
C)
can be only two boys
D)

14.
Which of these connects the uterus to the outside of a woman's body?
Need a Hint?
the vagina
A)
the ovary
B)
the seminal vesicle
C)
the sperm duct
D)

15.
What is the period of the first four weeks of a baby's life called?
Need a Hint?
 the adolescence period
A)
the adulthood period
B)
the neonatal period
C)
the fertilization period
D)

16.
What is the flow of blood and tissue cells from the uterus called?
Need a Hint?
semen
A)
menstruation
B)
ovulation
C)
fertilization
D)

17.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
Triplets can never be a combination of boys and girls.
A)
Identical twins can be one boy and one girl.
B)
Identical twins are always the same gender.
C)
Triplets are always three boys.
D)

18.
__________ controls the amount of hormones the endocrine system sends.
Need a Hint?
A fight-or-flight response
A)
A negative-feedback system
B)
The placenta
C)
The pelvis
D)

19.
Which of these is an organ in the female reproductive system?
Need a Hint?
the scrotum
A)
the uterus
B)
the urethra
C)
the eggs
D)

20.
__________ carries nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo from its mother.
Need a Hint?
 The endocrine glands
A)
The negative-feedback system
B)
The umbilical cord
C)
The menstrual cycle
D)
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Chapter 22: Regulation and Reproduction

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The __________ response to a fearful situation is one function of the endocrine system.
Need a Hint?
reproductive
A)
fight-or-flight
B)
come-or-go
C)
passive
D)

2.
__________ are produced by the endocrine system.
Need a Hint?
Nerves
A)
Hormones
B)
Blood cells
C)
Tissues
D)

3.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
The nervous system doesn't react as quickly as the endocrine system.
A)
The endocrine system doesn't react as quickly as the nervous system.
B)
The nervous system and the endocrine system have similar reaction times.
C)
The endocrine system and the nervous system do not work together.
D)

4.
Hormones from the endocrine system get to the bloodstream __________.
Need a Hint?
directly from the glands
A)
through ducts
B)
through cell division
C)
directly from mucous secretions
D)

5.
_________ controls the amount of hormones the endocrine system sends.
Need a Hint?
 A negative-feedback system
A)
A fight-or-flight response
B)
The placenta
C)
The pelvis
D)

6.
Which of these is a hormone produced in the pancreas?
Need a Hint?
sperm
A)
ducts
B)
insulin
C)
uterus
D)
Life Science

Chapter 22: Regulation and Reproduction

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of these produces hormones that control the reproductive system?
Need a Hint?
the lymph gland
A)
the pituitary gland
B)
the thyroid gland
C)
the mammary gland
D)

2.
Which of these is the process that continues life?
Need a Hint?
reproduction
A)
homeostasis
B)
adolescence
C)
infancy
D)

3.
Sperm production is more efficient __________.
Need a Hint?
at lower temperatures
A)
at higher temperatures
B)
when the organs are inside the body
C)
when produced in the ovaries
D)

4.
The mixture of sperm and fluid is called __________.
Need a Hint?
semen
A)
testes
B)
ovulation
C)
uterus
D)

5.
The scrotum is __________.
Need a Hint?
 an external organ
A)
an internal organ
B)
part of the nervous system
C)
part of the cardiovascular system
D)

6.
__________ is the process when an egg is release from an ovary.
Need a Hint?
respiration
A)
ovulation
B)
meiosis
C)
chemosynthesis
D)

7.
Which of these is an organ in the female reproductive system?
Need a Hint?
the urethra
A)
the uterus
B)
the scrotum
C)
the eggs
D)

8.
Which of these connects the uterus to the outside of a woman's body?
Need a Hint?
the sperm duct
A)
the ovary
B)
the seminal vesicle
C)
the vagina
D)

9.
What is the flow of blood and tissue cells from the uterus called?
Need a Hint?
ovulation
A)
menstruation
B)
fertilization
C)
semen
D)

10.
The average length of a human female menstrual cycle is __________.
Need a Hint?
 nine months
A)
about 28 days
B)
less than 24 h
C)
more than 45 years
D)

11.
When does ovulation occur in the menstrual cycle?
Need a Hint?
during menopause
A)
during fertilization
B)
soon after birth
C)
14 days before menstruation begins
D)

12.
The first menstrual period usually occurs _________.
Need a Hint?
after age 45
A)
between ages 45 and 60
B)
between ages nine and 13
C)
before age 9
D)
Life Science

Chapter 22: Regulation and Reproduction

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Fraternal twins __________.
Need a Hint?
can be one boy and one girl
A)
can be only two boys
B)
can be only two girls
C)
cannot be one boy and one girl
D)

2.
__________ carries nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo from its mother.
Need a Hint?
The endocrine glands
A)
The negative-feedback system
B)
The umbilical cord
C)
The menstrual cycle
D)

3.
After birth, the baby's umbilical cord is clamped then cut. The scar that forms is called __________.
Need a Hint?
the cervix
A)
the ovary
B)
the semen
C)
the navel
D)

4.
What is the period of the first four weeks of a baby's life called?
Need a Hint?
the adolescence period
A)
the adulthood period
B)
the neonatal period
C)
the fertilization period
D)

5.
Which of these is true about adulthood?
Need a Hint?
 The growth of the skeletal system stops.
A)
The growth of the muscular system begins.
B)
Males usually start their growth spurts.
C)
Females usually begin to have menstrual cycles.
D)

6.
Which of these is true?
Need a Hint?
Identical twins can be one boy and one girl.
A)
Triplets are always three boys.
B)
Identical twins are always the same gender.
C)
Triplets can never be a combination of boys and girls.
D)
Life Science

Chapter 23: Immunity and Disease

Standardized Test Practice

1.
According to the information in the graph, which group had the highest life expectancy in both 1975 and
1994?

black females
A)
black males
B)
white males
C)
white females
D)

2.
Which of the following is a sign of inflammation?
bruising
A)
swelling
B)
numbness
C)
temperature decrease
D)

3.
Which of the following diseases had the greatest drop in cases after its vaccine was available?
 diphtheria
A)
measles
B)
mumps
C)
pertussis
D)

4.
Which of the following vaccines had the smallest impact on the population?
 tetanus
A)
diphtheria
B)
pertussis
C)
rubella
D)

5.
Which step in the diagram corresponds to immunity?

4
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
6.
During which step in the diagram do B cells produce antibodies?

1
A)
3
B)
4
C)
2
D)

7.
Which of these causes infectious diseases?
uncontrolled cell growth
A)
pathogens
B)
genetics
C)
poor diet
D)

8.
Which of the following is a noninfectious disease?
AIDS
A)
diabetes
B)
influenza
C)
polio
D)

9.
Which of the following is not a way to prevent cancer?
eating a healthy diet
A)
avoiding pollutants
B)
using sunscreen
C)
smoking
D)

10
. Which of these states has the highest incidence of diabetes?
 Montana
A)
Georgia
B)
Nebraska
C)
Wyoming
D)
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Immunity and Disease

1.
The process of heating a liquid to kill much of the bacteria in milk and other liquids is called __________.
Need a Hint?
vaccination
A)
inflammation
B)
immunization
C)
pasteurization
D)

2.
White blood cells called __________ are important in specific defenses against pathogens.
Need a Hint?
pathogens
A)
antibodies
B)
vaccines
C)
lymphocytes
D)

3.
With __________ some antibodies stay on duty in your blood, and more are produced rapidly if the
pathogen enters your body again.
Need a Hint?
passive immunity
A)
inflammation
B)
first-line defenses
C)
active immunity
D)

4.
Forms of antigens that give you active immunity to a disease without getting the disease first are called
__________.
Need a Hint?
antibodies
A)
vaccines
B)
viruses
C)
fevers
D)

5.
Which one of the following is a chemical that can cause a chronic lung disease when inhaled?
 Need a Hint?
lead-based paint
A)
antihistamine
B)
asbestos
C)
alcohol
D)

6.
What Bacterial STD has three stages and starts with a sore on the mouth or genitals?
Need a Hint?
AIDS
A)
genital herpes
B)
cancer
C)
syphilis
D)

7.
Redness, swelling, and pain are all signs of what?
Need a Hint?
specific defenses
A)
inflammation
B)
passive immunity
C)
active immunity
D)

8.
What is the job of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States?
Need a Hint?
regulates hospitals
A)
produces antibiotics that are used to treat diseases
B)
monitors the spread of infectious disease
C)
pasteurizes all milk sold in stores
D)

9.
An example of a biological vector is __________.
Need a Hint?
water fountain
A)
a mosquito
B)
bacterium
C)
virus
D)

10
. Which one of the following could be described as a minute piece of genetic material that multiplies in host
cells?
 Need a Hint?
bacterium
A)
virus
B)
fungus
C)
protist
D)

11
. What body system is attacked when a person is infected with HIV?
Need a Hint?
respiratory system
A)
digestive system
B)
reproductive system
C)
immune system
D)

12
. Which one of the following is a viral STD?
Need a Hint?
gonorrhea
A)
syphilis
B)
chlamydia
C)
genital herpes
D)

13
. Which one of the following is a characteristic of passive immunity?
Need a Hint?
results from antibodies made by your body
A)
does not last long
B)
caused by a pathogen
C)
is produced by vaccines
D)

14
. Surgery, irradiation with X rays, and chemotherapy have been used to treat __________.
Need a Hint?
malaria
A)
cancer
B)
diabetes
C)
allergies
D)

15
. Which of the following is a defense against pathogens that are used by your digestive system?
Need a Hint?
 white blood cells
A)
perspiration
B)
hydrochloric acid
C)
oil glands
D)

16
. Which one of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?
Need a Hint?
their growth is uncontrolled
A)
they function normally in the body
B)
they can only cause tumors in the liver
C)
they can not survive in the blood
D)

17
. What is an overly strong reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance called?
Need a Hint?
STD
A)
allergy
B)
specific defense
C)
infectious disease
D)

18
. Who developed a way to tell which specific organism caused a specific disease?
Need a Hint?
medieval scientists
A)
Louis Pasteur
B)
Robert Koch
C)
Joseph Lister
D)

19
. Joseph Lister recognized the relationship between the infection rate following surgery and __________.
Need a Hint?
viruses
A)
cleanliness
B)
diseases
C)
immunization
D)

20
. Molecules that are foreign to your body are called __________.
Need a Hint?
 memory cells
A)
antigens
B)
lymphocytes
C)
antibodies
D)
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Chapter 23: Immunity and Disease

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
. Your __________ acts as a barrier that prevents many pathogens from entering your body.
Need a Hint?
stomach
A)
unbroken skin
B)
white blood cells
C)
cilia
D)

2
. Which of the following is a defense against pathogens that are used by your digestive system?
Need a Hint?
white blood cells
A)
hydrochloric acid
B)
perspiration
C)
oil glands
D)

3
. Redness, swelling, and pain are all signs of what?
Need a Hint?
specific defenses
A)
active immunity
B)
passive immunity
C)
inflammation
D)

4
. Molecules that are foreign to your body are called __________.
Need a Hint?
antibodies
A)
antigens
B)
lymphocytes
C)
memory cells
D)

5
. White blood cells called __________ are important in specific defenses against pathogens.
Need a Hint?
 pathogens
A)
lymphocytes
B)
antibodies
C)
vaccines
D)

6
. With __________ some antibodies stay on duty in your blood, and more are produced rapidly if the
pathogen enters your body again.
Need a Hint?
passive immunity
A)
first-line defenses
B)
inflammation
C)
active immunity
D)

7
. Forms of antigens that give you active immunity to a disease without getting the disease first are called
__________.
Need a Hint?
viruses
A)
vaccines
B)
fevers
C)
antibodies
D)

8
. Which one of the following is a characteristic of passive immunity?
Need a Hint?
is produced by vaccines
A)
does not last long
B)
results from antibodies made by your body
C)
caused by a pathogen
D)

9
. The process of heating a liquid to kill much of the bacteria in milk and other liquids is called __________.
Need a Hint?
vaccination
A)
inflammation
B)
pasteurization
C)
immunization
D)
Life Science

Chapter 23: Immunity and Disease

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
. Which one of the following could be described as a minute piece of genetic material that multiplies in host
cells?
Need a Hint?
bacterium
A)
protist
B)
virus
C)
fungus
D)

2
. Who developed a way to tell which specific organism caused a specific disease?
Need a Hint?
Louis Pasteur
A)
Joseph Lister
B)
medieval scientists
C)
Robert Koch
D)

3
. Joseph Lister recognized the relationship between the infection rate following surgery and __________.
Need a Hint?
cleanliness
A)
viruses
B)
diseases
C)
immunization
D)

4
. An example of a biological vector is __________.
Need a Hint?
bacterium
A)
virus
B)
a mosquito
C)
water fountain
D)

5
. What is the job of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States?
Need a Hint?
 monitors the spread of infectious disease
A)
pasteurizes all milk sold in stores
B)
regulates hospitals
C)
produces antibiotics that are used to treat diseases
D)

6
. Which one of the following is a viral STD?
Need a Hint?
syphilis
A)
gonorrhea
B)
chlamydia
C)
genital herpes
D)

7
. How can a person become infected with HIV?
Need a Hint?
having sex with an infected person
A)
touching an infected person
B)
sitting on a toilet seat
C)
being near an infected person
D)

8
. What body system is attacked when a person is infected with HIV?
Need a Hint?
immune system
A)
digestive system
B)
reproductive system
C)
respiratory system
D)

9
. What Bacterial STD has three stages and starts with a sore on the mouth or genitals?
Need a Hint?
syphilis
A)
AIDS
B)
genital herpes
C)
cancer
D)
Life Science

Chapter 23: Immunity and Disease

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
What is an overly strong reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance called?
Need a Hint?
infectious disease
A)
STD
B)
allergy
C)
specific defense
D)

2.
Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with levels of __________ produced by the pancreas.
Need a Hint?
antibodies
A)
allergens
B)
blood
C)
insulin
D)

3.
Which one of the following is a chemical that can cause a chronic lung disease when inhaled?
Need a Hint?
alcohol
A)
lead-based paint
B)
asbestos
C)
antihistamine
D)

4.
Which one of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?
Need a Hint?
they function normally in the body
A)
their growth is uncontrolled
B)
they can only cause tumors in the liver
C)
they can not survive in the blood
D)

5.
__________ is the leading cause of cancer deaths for males in the United States.
Need a Hint?
 Prostate cancer
A)
Liver cancer
B)
Breast cancer
C)
Lung cancer
D)

6.
Which one of the following can increase your risk of getting cancer?
Need a Hint?
exposure to X rays
A)
all of the above
B)
exposure to ultraviolet rays of the Sun
C)
exposure to carcinogens
D)

7.
Surgery, irradiation with X rays, and chemotherapy have been used to treat __________.
Need a Hint?
diabetes
A)
cancer
B)
allergies
C)
malaria
D)