Big Idea 14/16: Life Sciences

What is the purpose of the pancreas?

• mixing blood and oxygen

• removing excess fluids from the body

• storing large quantities of blood, minerals and vitamins

• helping with digestion by secreting enzymes to process sugars

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Which answer best describes the purpose of the liver in the human body?

• The liver mixes blood and oxygen.

• The liver removes excess fluids from the body.

• The liver stores large quantities of blood and oxygen

• The liver cleans the blood coming from the digestive organs.

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What is the purpose of the kidneys in the human body?

• Kidneys mix blood and oxygen together.

• Kidneys store unwanted fluids until they can be removed.

• Kidneys help to clean the oxygen that comes from the lungs.

• Kidneys help balance the salts and acids in the body by filtering blood.

Which part of the body protects organs, provides support, and forms blood cells?

• the brain

• the skeleton

• the liver

• the heart

Which organ does most of the processing of nutrients in the human body?

• the kidneys

• the large intestine

• the pancreas

• the small intestine

Which of the following organs helps with digestion and processes sugar in the body?

• kidneys

• liver

• pancreas

• lungs

Which answer best describes the purpose of the muscles in the human body?

• to protect tissues and form blood

• to remove and use nutrients from food

• to produce movement and provide support

• to combine blood and oxygen needed for movement

What is the purpose of the small intestine in the human body?

• digests and absorbs nutrients from food

• removes water from waste matter

• . stores urine for later removal

• combines oxygen and blood

Many kinds of animals live in the Everglades, including alligators, Florida panthers, and manatees. What characteristic do all three of these animals of the Everglades share?

• They all eat only fish.

• They all have a backbone.

• They all make their homes in the water.

• They all give birth to live young.

Samson spotted an animal in his yard that he had never seen before. It was lying on top of a pile of eggs. He could also tell that the animal's skin was tough and scaly. Based on this information, what kind of vertebrate was Samson most likely looking at?

• amphibian

• reptile

• mammal

• bird