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WorksheetsParts of Living Things Working Together
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 38mins
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1.
In the human body, one of the important organs is the heart. What is the function of the heart?
a)
to digest food in the body
b)
to remove waste from the body
c)
to pump blood through the body
d)
to send messages to other parts of the body
2.
What are amphibians?
a)
invertebrates, frogs
b)
vereibrates, frogs
c)
invertebrates, reptiles
d)
invertebrates, toads
3.
Many different organisms have similar organs and structures. Which of the following is MOST similar to the skin of humans?
a)
gills of a tadpole
b)
teeth of a grizzly bear
c)
scales of a grouper fish
d)
feathers of an eagle
4.
The pancreas is an organ in the human body. Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?
a)
making insulin
b)
producing chemicals
c)
helping with degestion
d)
sending messages to the brain
5.
Which part of a mouse has the same primary function as a the fins on a fish?
a)
fur
b)
tail
c)
legs
d)
mose
6.
Different structures in different organisms may serve the same functions. What part of the plant serves the same function as the skeleton of a cat?
a)
leaves
b)
roots
c)
seeds
d)
stems
7.
What is the function of the muscles in the human body?
a)
to move parts of the body
b)
to help the body reproduce
c)
to give support to the body
d)
to remove waste from the body
8.
Which organ could cause your skin to turn yellow if it does not filter a your blood properly?
a)
heart
b)
liver
c)
lungs
d)
pancreas
9.
Which of the following is an advantage of an exoskeleton compared to an internal skeleton like humans have?
a)
an exoskeleton does not grow larger
b)
an exoskeleton allows organisms to move around.
c)
an exoskeleton can protect the body from cuts and bruises
d)
an exoskeleton is unbreakable and can prevent ALL injury to the body
10.
Look at the diagram of some organs in the human body. Which organs help the body digest food?
a)
kidneys and liver
b)
lungs and kidneys
c)
stomach and liver
d)
lungs and stomach
11.
Is the stomach a voluntary or involuntary muscle? Why?
a)
involuntary because it works on its own
b)
involuntary because it works without resting
c)
voluntary because it contracts quickly when eating food
d)
voluntary because it only contracts when a person makes it contract
12.
What part of a fish has a similar function to human lungs?
a)
fins
b)
gills
c)
tongue
d)
antennae
13.
Which list includes sensory organs?
a)
tongue, skin, throat
b)
brain, nose, mouth
c)
throat, ears, eyes
d)
skin, eyes, ears
14.
When a person gets hot, his or her skin produces sweat . When a dog gets hot, it uses its moist tongue to pant. Why does a person's body cool more quickly than a dog's body?
a)
a person has a higher body temperature than a dog
b)
a person's skin has much more surface than a dog's tongue does
c)
a person's body is usually much heavier than a dog's body
d)
a person can also stick out his or her tongue
15.
After you swallow, the food travels from your mouth to your stomach. Through which organ does food pass between the mouth and stomach?
a)
trachea
b)
esophagus
c)
bronchial tubes
d)
small intestines
16.
Which two body organs work together to produce movement in human limbs?
a)
heart and lungs
b)
heart and muscles
c)
bones and muscles
d)
muscles and stomach
17.
Which organ provides protection from germs, eliminates wastes, and helps prevent fluid loss?
a)
skin
b)
bones
c)
heart
d)
liver
18.
Which organ filters wastes from the blood?
a)
kidney
b)
stomach
c)
spinal cord
d)
small intestines
19.
Arteries carry blood _________ the heart and veins carry blood _________ the heart.
a)
away from, to
b)
to, away from
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