Human Body and Plant Biology Quiz

What is the function of the lungs?

• to circulate blood in the body

• to break down food in the body

• to provide nutrients for the body

• to provide gas exchange for the body

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What are the main functions of the human skeleton?

• sensing the environment

• support and movement

• digestion and excretion

• exchange of gases

What is the difference between the large intestine and the small intestine?

• The small intestine takes in oxygen, and the large intestine takes in blood.

• The small intestine absorbs nutrients, and the large intestine absorbs water.

• The small intestine filters the blood, and the large intestine breaks down food.

• The small intestine processes liquid waste, and the large intestine filters the blood.

If toxins build up in the blood, a living organism can develop a variety of diseases. Which human organ removes toxins from the blood?

• bladder

• intestines

• liver

• stomach

What is the primary function of both the external skeleton of a crab and the internal skeleton of a seagull?

• They are made up of strong muscles.

• They provide oxygen and protection from predators.

• They provide strength and support for the body.

• They contain lungs for breathing.

Which vertebrate from the table is a reptile?

• Vertebrate W

• Vertebrate X

• Vertebrate Y

• Vertebrate Z

What is one similarity between the skin of a human and the scales of a fish?

• Both clean the blood.

• Both give support.

• Both provide protection.

• Both provide gas exchange.

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Complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis describe how some insects develop from egg to adult. Which statement correctly describes these life cycles?

• Complete metamorphosis requires the insect to develop into a pupa before becoming a larva.

• Complete metamorphosis requires the insect to develop into a pupa before becoming an egg.

• Incomplete metamorphosis requires the insect to develop into a nymph before becoming a larva.

• Incomplete metamorphosis requires the insect to develop into a nymph before becoming an adult.

Emil created a table listing plant parts and their functions. Only one plant part was correctly matched with its function. Which plant part has the correct function written next to it in the table?

• flowers

• roots

• leaves

• seeds

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Plant stems are often stiff and provide support for the plant. What is another role of the plant stem?

• getting rid of waste oxygen gas

• making sugars for the plant to use as food

• moving water and nutrients throughout the plant

• taking up water and nutrients from the surroundings