Cells
In what way are insects and humans similar?
A. Both are single celled organisms
B. Both are multicellular organisms
C. Both have cells that capture sunlight to make food
D. Both have cells that carry out all life functions.
B. Both are multicellular organisms
The esophagus, stomach, and intestines are all part of one body system. Which one?
A. Digestive system
B. Circulatory system
C. Nervous system
D. Skeletal system
A. Digestive system
Which body system processes foods into a useable source of energy?
A circulatory
B digestive
C nervous
D skeletal
B digestive
The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
heart
Which characteristic is the best example of an inherited trait?
A short hair
B eye color
C pierced ears
D long fingernails
B eye color
A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?
A size of the cells of the organism
B what the organism eats
C how many types of cells are in the organism
D how fast the organism grows
C how many types of cells are in the organism
Which body system sends electrical signals to all other body systems?
A circulatory system
B digestive system
C muscular system
D nervous system
D nervous system
Which system in the human body includes the heart, blood, arteries, and veins?
A. Cardiovascular
B. Digestive
C. Muscular
D. Respiratory
A. Cardiovascular
What is the muscular organ responsible for break down food; digestion
stomach
Which best explains why children resemble their parents?
A They eat the same foods.
B They have similar DNA.
C They speak the same language.
D They have the same interests.
B They have similar DNA.
Which is a characteristic of most single celled organisms?
A. They have a complex nervous system
B. They contain several different types of cells
C. They perform all life processes
D. They have a circulatory and a respiratory system
C. They perform all life processes
Which is a function of the cardiovascular system?
A to move water throughout the body
B to provide structural support for the body
C to eliminate waste from the body
D to transport gases throughout the body
D to transport gases throughout the body
In what way are the circulatory system and the nervous system similar?
A. They both perform the same function
B. They are both structural systems
C. They are both transport systems
D. They both involve the same organs
C. They are both transport systems
This sends messages by nerve impulses to and from the brain
spinal cord
Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment?
A its color
B its length of ears
C its food preference
D its ability to see in the dark
C its food preference
What makes up the human body?
A. minerals
B. carbon dioxide
C. many cells
D. many different gases
C. many cells
In what ways are the digestive and circulatory systems alike?
A. Both protect organs in the body
B. Both control movement of the body
C. Both absorb gases or nutrients into the body
D. Both provide structural support for the body
C. Both absorb gases or nutrients into the body
Which human body systems are located throughout most of the body?
A. Digestive and respiratory
B. Skeletal and respiratory
C. Nervous and circulatory
D. Respiratory and circulatory
C. Nervous and circulatory
The organs and tissues involved in moving blood through the body
Circulatory System
Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit?
A his height
B his scar on his right cheek
C his intelligence
D his ability to play the drums
A his height
Which statement best describes how a multicellular organism survives?
A. Every cell carries out the same functions for the survival of the organism
B. The cells all have the same structures that allow the organism to survive
C. All life processes are performed by each cell for the survival of the organism
D. The cells have different functions, and together they are essential for the survival of the organism.
D. The cells have different functions, and together they are essential for the survival of the organism
Which statement best describes the relationship between the nervous system and the muscular system?
A. The nervous system controls the muscular system
B. The muscular system controls the nervous system
C. The nervous system provides nutrients and oxygen for the muscular system.
D. The muscular system provides nutrients and oxygen for the nervous system.
A. The nervous system controls the muscular system
Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?
A skeletal system
B circulatory system
C respiratory system
D muscular system
A skeletal system
The basic unit of structure and function of all living things
Cell
Which of these traits is most influenced by a person’s environment?
A ability to roll the tongue
B blood type
C weight
D eye color
C weight