Structures & Functions of Plants and Animals Review

What is the function of arteries in animals?

• To carry blood away from the heart.

• To carry blood towards the heart.

• To filter blood in the kidneys.

• To produce hormones.

What is the function of veins in animals?

• To carry blood back to the heart.

• To transport oxygen to the tissues.

• To absorb nutrients from the digestive system.

• To filter waste from the blood.

Which part of the brain can tell how animals get information about their environment?

• the cerebrum

• the cerebellum

• the brainstem

• the thalamus

When a dog barks, they are ______ and responding to information.

• interpreting

• ignoring

• sleeping

• running

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.

• A method of plant reproduction involving seeds.

• The way animals convert food into energy.

• A chemical reaction that occurs in the dark.

What is a plant's root system?

• The part of the plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients.

• The part of the plant that produces flowers and seeds.

• The part of the plant that conducts photosynthesis.

• The part of the plant that stores energy and nutrients.

Is the heart an internal or external structure?

• internal

• external

• superficial

• peripheral

What is an internal structure in animals?

• A part of the body located inside, like the heart or lungs.

• The outer covering of the body, such as skin.

• A type of muscle found in the limbs.

• An organ that helps in digestion, like the stomach.

What do animals use their senses for?

• To gather information about their environment.

• To communicate with other animals.

• To find food only during the night.

• To navigate through water only.

What are 'structures'?

• The organized parts of something

• Random collections of items

• Unrelated components

• Temporary arrangements of materials