Reporting Category #4

Which system of the body would be most directly affected if excess cholesterol led to plaque deposits in arteries?

• cardiovascular system

• immune system

• endocrine system

• respiratory system

The cells represented in the diagram are involved in the learning process, short-term and long-term memory, and response to a stimulus. These cells are part of the –

• endocrine system

• skeletal system

• muscular system

• nervous system

Which of the following structures is an opening on the underside of a leaf that is necessary for gas exchange?

• stoma

• epidermis

• shoot

• cuticle

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The plant structure that transports sugars down from leaves is –

• xylem

• phloem

• epidermis

• stomata

Which of these bests identifies the system that interrelates

all of the other systems in maintaining homeostasis?

• System A

• System B

• System C

• System D

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What does aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration have in common?

• Both are metabolic pathways by which cells obtain or use energy.

• Both require oxygen to break molecular bonds for ATP production.

• Both processes occur in all living organisms.

• Both produce relatively equal amounts of ATP.

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Which of the following is a correct representation of the organizational levels of a biological system?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement describes enzymes?

• They control the transport of materials.

• They provide energy for chemical reactions.

• They absorb oxygen from the environment.

• They affect the rate of chemical reactions.

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The graphs show the reaction rate for an enzyme across a range of temperatures and pH. Based on these data, this enzyme functions best at what temperature and pH?

• Temperature of 27°C and a pH of 4

• Temperature of 37°C and a pH of 6

• Temperature of 40°C and a pH of 8

• Temperature of 50°C and a pH of 10

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The female reproductive and endocrine systems work interactively for which main purpose?

• To maintain homeostasis by removing waste products from the body

• To release neurotransmitters during times of stress

• To control hormone levels to prepare the body for pregnancy

• To exchange gases to support cellular aerobic respiration