Cells
What was Robert Hooke looking at in the microscope when he "discovered" cells?
A. bacteria
B. flowers
C. yeast
D. cork
D. cork
When you pick up a microscope, you should always hold it by the:
A. arm
B. base
C. arm and base
D. stage
C. arm and base
The basic building blocks of life are called:
A. organs
B. tissues
C. systems
D. cells
D. cells
The flap that covers the trachea to prevent food from entering is called the:
A. pharynx
B. larynx
C. oesophagus
D. epiglottis
D. epiglottis
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for contracting and expanding the chest cavity?
A. trachea
B. pharynx
C. alveoli
D. diaphragm
D. diaphragm
Which of the following is NOT a principle of cell theory?
A. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
B. All living things are composed of cells.
C. All matter is made up of cells.
D. Cells are the smallest unit of life.
C. All matter is made up of cells.
What is the most common magnification of an eyepiece?
A. 5x
B. 10x
C. 20x
D. 2x
B. 10x
Groups of cells with specialised functions are called:
A. organs
B. tissues
C. cells
D. systems
B. tissues
The purpose of the large intestine is to:
A. allow for the reuptake of water
B. absorb nutrients from food
C. provide chemical digestion through enzymes
D. provide mechanical digestion
A. allow for the reuptake of water
One lung is larger than the other. Why is that?
A. the left lung is more developed
B. the right lung is more developed
C. to fit the stomach
D. to fit the heart
D. to fit the heart
What is the difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell?
A. Prokaryotes have a nucleus
B. Eukaryotes have a nucleus
C. Prokaryotes are multicellular
D. Eukaryotes are all unicellular
B. Eukaryotes have a nucleus
A student is using a 10x eyepiece and a 10x objective lens. What is the total magnification?
A. 100x
B. 20x
C. 10x
D. 1000x
A. 100x
Groups of tissues that form structures with multiple specific functions are called:
A. Systems
B. Organs
C. Tissues
D. Cells
B. Organs
What is produced in the stomach?
A. bile
B. bolus
C. acid
D. water
C. acid
What is the correct order of airflow into the lungs?
A. bronchi > alveoli > bronchiole
B. bronchiole > bronchi > alveoli
C. bronchi > bronchiole > alveoli
D. bronchi > bronchiole > larynx
C. bronchi > bronchiole > alveoli
Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins?
A. Golgi apparatus
B. Lysosome
C. Mitochondrion
D. Ribosome
D. Ribosome
A. Light
B. Lasers
C. Electrons
D. Neutrons
C. electrons
Groups of organs that each perform specific functions to sustain life are called:
A. cells
B. organs
C. systems
D. tissues
C. systems
What are the three parts of the small intestine?
A. duodenum, jejunum, oesophagus
B. duodenum, uvula, ileum
C. diaphragm, jejunum, ileum
D. duodenum, jejunum, ileum
D. duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What is NOT a characteristic of an animal's respiratory system?
A. large, thick surface to maximise gas exchange
B. moist surface
C. gas transportation close by for gas exchange
D. large, thin surface to maximise gas exchange
A. large, thick surface to maximise gas exchange
Which structures are unique to plant cells?
A. Cell wall and mitochondria
B. Lysosome and Vacuole
C. Chloroplast and cell wall
D. Chloroplast and mitochondria
C. chloroplast and cell wall
Who is credited as building the first microscope?
A. Robert Hooke
B. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
C. Galileo
D. Mr Willoughby
B. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Which of the following is NOT a body system?
A. Musculoskeletal system
B. Dental system
C. Circulatory system
D. Digestive system
B. Dental system
What are the 3 accessory organs to the digestive system?
A. liver, gallbladder, pancreas
B. lung, kidney, adrenal gland
C. liver, gallbladder, appendix
D. spleen, bladder, appendix
A. liver, gallbladder, pancreas
What is the name of the disease of the respiratory system characterised by a breakdown of alveoli?
A. asthma
B. emphysema
C. pneumonia
D. ulcers
B. emphysema