Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAVITE PROVINCE
District Tanza
TANZA NATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL
QUARTER 1
SCIENCE 9 (WEEK1)
SCORE
NAME: G9-

TEACHER: DATE: /15

MELC 1: Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to transport nutrients, gases
and other molecules to and from the different parts of the body.

ASSESSMENT 1
Transport of Nutrients in the Respiratory and Circulatory System

I. Match each term in Column A with its corresponding description in Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B

_______ 1. air sacs a. breathing in

_______ 2. exhaling b. tubes connecting the lungs
_______ 3. capillaries c. where gas is exchanged
_______ 4. inhaling d. breathing out
_______ 5. bronchi e. surround the air sacs

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and answer the questions in the best way you can. Write the letter of your
answer on the space provided before each number.

_______ 1. All of the following actions are part of exhalation EXCEPT ________.

A. the rib cage contracts inward C. the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward
B. the volume of the chest cavity decreases D. the pressure within the chest cavity increases

_______ 2. Which of these statements DOES NOT describe the trachea?

A. It is also called the voice box C. Its lower end branches into smaller tubes
B. It carries air to and from the lungs D. It contains rings of cartilage that prevent it from collapsing

_______ 3. Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is FALSE?

A. Pumps the blood with the oxygenated red blood cells from the lungs via the arteries throughout the body.
B. Absorbs oxygen from the air and transfer it to all parts of the body.
C. Supplies tissues in the body with oxygen and other nutrients, transports hormones, and removes
unnecessary waste products.
D. To transport carbon dioxide to the body's cells and carry away oxygen from the cells
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAVITE PROVINCE
District Tanza
TANZA NATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL
_______ 4. From what source do cells get their food?

A. Blood B. Oxygen C. Carbon dioxide D. Other cells

_______ 5. Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?

A. Veins B. Arteries C. Capillaries D. All of the above

_______ 6. Why is oxygen important to blood and to the cells?

A. Oxygen helps the blood to clot.

B. Oxygen is necessary for cell growth and energy.
C. Oxygen brings food to the cells.
D. Oxygen is not important -- carbon dioxide is the most important substance to the body.

_______ 7. What is the main function of the blood in the circulatory system?

A. Carries the gases, nutrients and other molecules to and from the different parts of the body.
B. Pumps the blood throughout the body.
C. Where the exchange of gases and nutrients take place.
D. Where the carbon dioxide is absorbed.

_______ 8. Which type of circuit/ circulation is responsible for the movement of blood from the heart to the
lungs and back to the heart?

A. Pulmonary Circulation C. Systemic Circulation

B. Coronary Circulation D. All of the above

_______ 9. Which type of circuit/ circulation is responsible for the movement of blood through the tissues
of the heart?

A. Pulmonary Circulation C. Systemic Circulation

B. Coronary Circulation D. All of the above

_______ 10. How does circulatory system and respiratory systems work together?

A. The circulatory and respiratory systems work together through absorbing oxygen from the air and transfer
it to all parts of the body while absorbing carbon dioxide from the body and releasing it into the air.
B. Air moves in and out of the lungs through the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.
C. Blood moves in and out of the lungs through the pulmonary arteries and veins that connect to the heart.
D. Both A and B.