Body Systems and Genetics Quiz

A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make the decision?

• size of the cells of the organism

• what the organism eats

• how many types of cells are in the organism

• how fast the organism grows

Which body system is made up of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and processes food into usable energy?

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• nervous system

• skeletal system

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs of the body?

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

Which characteristics do unicellular and multicellular organisms have in common?

• Both have cells with specialized functions

• Both perform all life processes within one cell

• Both have a way to get rid of waste materials

• Both are able to make food from sunlight

Which best describes a bacterial cell?

• it contains more than one cell

• it is a complete organism

• it is part of a larger organism

• it contains different kinds of cells

6. Which body systems sends electrical signals to all other body systems to control and command them?

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• muscular system

• nervous system

Which is a function of the cardiovascular system?

• to move water throughout the body

• to provide structural support for the body

• to eliminate waste from the body

• to transport gases (oxygen) throughout the body

8. Which systems allows us to exchange gases with the air (breathe in oxygen and out carbon dioxide); major parts include nose, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs, alveoli and diaphragm?

• Respiratory System

• Circulatory System

• Digestive System

• Skeletal System

Which is an example of a single-celled organism?

• amoeba

• insect

• fish

• worm

10. 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 inherited?

• his height

• hie scar on his right cheek

• his intelligence

• his ability to play the drums