NYS Regents Living Environment

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Science
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10th Grade
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram below shows specialized plant cells that control openings called stomates. The proper function of these cells is vital to the survival of the plant because they regulate the
rate of glucose use by root cells
absorption of sunlight by leaf cells
products of photosynthesis in the stem
exchange of gases in leaves
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Lymphatic capillaries are found throughout the body. Both the lymphatic and circulatory systems transport substances between the bloodstream and body tissues. These two systems are also involved in fighting infections. The arrows shown in the diagram that go from the blood capillaries to the interstitial fluid most likely represent the
release of red blood cells, so that they can diffuse into body cells and fight bacteria
movement of materials from the circulatory system that will eventually enter lymphatic capillaries
transport of digestive enzymes from the blood to help with the digestion of glucose in muscle cells
transport of glucose molecules from the blood to be used by cells to attack proteins and fats
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A small lizard spends the morning hours lying in the sunlight until its body temperature rises. Later on in the day, the lizard rests in a shady area until its body temperature cools. This type of behavior is important to
maintain homeostasis
detect variations
attract mates
obtain nutrients
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Venus flytrap is a plant that has a unique system by which it traps and breaks down its prey. Unsuspecting insects land on the leaf and touch tiny hairs located on the leaf, triggering the leaf to close around the prey. The substance responsible for breaking down the Venus flytrap’s prey most likely contains
chlorophyll molecules
glucose molecules
hormone molecules
enzyme molecules
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Rejection of a newly transplanted organ is caused by
the immune system reacting to the presence of the organ
antibiotics that stimulate the immune system to attack the organ
inheritance of genetic disorders from infected individuals
development of cancerous cells in the organ
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As blood glucose levels increase, hormones are released to return glucose levels to normal. This is an example of
a nervous system disorder
the synthesis of antibodies
a stimulus and a response
an antigen and antibody reaction
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement describes a failure of homeostasis in humans?
When activity in an individual increases, the body temperature rises and the individual sweats.
As the concentration of carbon dioxide increases in the human body, the lungs begin to expel more carbon dioxide.
A viral infection leads to a decrease in the number of white blood cells being produced in the body.
After an individual gets a cut, certain chemical changes begin the healing process.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
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