WorksheetsBodies & Systems & Sensory Receptors
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The sense of taste detects ________________ stimuli.
a)
chemical
b)
mechanical
c)
electromagnetic
d)
thermal
2.
The sense of smell detects ________________ stimuli.
a)
chemical
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
electromagnetic
3.
The sense of hearing detects ________________ stimuli.
a)
electromagnetic
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
chemical
4.
The sense of touch detects ________________ stimuli.
a)
electromagnetic
b)
chemical
c)
mechanical
d)
pH
5.
The sense of sight detects ________________ stimuli.
a)
electromagnetic
b)
chemical
c)
mechanical
d)
temperature
6.
Cells are
a)
the smallest living unit
b)
made of tissues
c)
made of organs
d)
made of organisms
7.
Tissues are
a)
made of cells
b)
made of other tissues
c)
made of organs
d)
made of organ systems
8.
Which of the following shows the correct levels of organization, from least complex to most complex?
a)
organs, tissues, cells, organ systems, organisms
b)
cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organisms
c)
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
d)
tissues, cells, organs, organ systems, organisms
9.
Which of the following will be the most similar?
a)
Two cells in the same tissue
b)
Two tissues in the same organ
c)
Two organs in the same system
d)
Two systems in the same organism
10.
Which of the following provides the best example of the parts of a system working together to achieve a specific function?
a)
Specialized cells in a plant’s leaf open and close in response to changing conditions.
b)
Red blood cells are capable of transporting oxygen because of their chemical composition.
c)
Glands in the mouth, the stomach, the pancreas, and the small intestine secrete chemicals that break down nutrients.
d)
Animals that prey on other animals require the ability to move about in their environment.
11.
Which of the following provides the best evidence that organ systems in the human body interact with one another?
a)
Shivering in response to sensing of cold environment
b)
Storing waste products for later elimination
c)
Breaking down nutrients from ingested food
d)
Exchanging of gases with the atmosphere
12.
Which of the following provides the best evidence that the circulatory system and the excretory system work together to carry out their functions?
a)
Waste from the cells is transported to the kidneys.
b)
Lungs expand and contract through movements of the diaphragm.
c)
New red blood cells are generated in the marrow of bones.
d)
Gases exchanged in the lungs are carried by the blood.
13.
Which of the following is the best example of how storing sensory information can benefit an organism?
a)
When a fire approaches, animals can sense the heat and are able to escape and avoid being harmed.
b)
Some male moths are able to use chemicals emitted by the female to find them, even from many miles away.
c)
Birds that get sick from eating monarch butterflies will avoid eating butterflies with the same coloration.
d)
Many predators have very good hearing that allows them to detect the movement of their prey.
14.
Which properties of nerve cells are most important for their ability to carry out their task in helping animals deal with sensory input?
a)
Nerve cells are sometimes packed closely together and sometimes widely spaced.
b)
Nerve cells can carry signals and connect all parts of the body to the brain.
c)
Nerve cells can be damaged by a serious injury or by disease.
d)
Nerve cells grow and reproduce like other cells of the body.
15.
Skeletal muscle is
a)
voluntary, striated
b)
involuntary, striated
c)
voluntary, nonstriated
d)
involuntary, nonstriated
16.
Smooth muscle is
a)
voluntary, striated
b)
involuntary, striated
c)
voluntary, nonstriated
d)
involuntary, nonstriated
17.
Cardiac muscle is
a)
voluntary, striated
b)
involuntary, striated
c)
voluntary, nonstriated
d)
involuntary, nonstriated
18.
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
a)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
b)
Responsible for control of the body and communication among body parts
c)
Transports materials throughout body via the blood (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes)
d)
Breaks down food, allows for nutrient absorption into blood, and eliminates indigestible material
19.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
a)
Provides support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation
b)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
c)
Permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body
d)
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things
20.
What is the main function of the digestive system?
a)
Eliminates waste, maintains acid-base balance, and regulates water and electrolytes
b)
Protects the deeper body tissue from various kinds of damages and synthesizes Vitamin D
c)
Transports materials throughout body via the blood (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes)
d)
Breaks down food, allows for nutrient absorption into blood, and eliminates indigestible material
21.
What is the main function of the nervous system?
a)
Responsible for control of the body and communication among body parts
b)
Responsible for production of offspring
c)
Helps to rid the body of toxins, water, and other unwanted materials and transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body
d)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
22.
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
a)
Transports materials throughout body via the blood (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes)
b)
Provides support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation
c)
Permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body
d)
Protects the deeper body tissue from various kinds of damages and synthesizes Vitamin D
23.
What is the main function of the muscular system?
a)
Responsible for control of the body and communication among body parts
b)
Permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body
c)
Protects the deeper body tissue from various kinds of damages and synthesizes Vitamin D
d)
Provides support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation
24.
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
a)
Breaks down food, allows for nutrient absorption into blood, and eliminates indigestible material
b)
Protects the deeper body tissue from various kinds of damages and synthesizes Vitamin D
c)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
d)
Helps to rid the body of toxins, water, and other unwanted materials and transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body
25.
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
a)
Responsible for control of the body and communication among body parts
b)
Helps to rid the body of toxins, water, and other unwanted materials and transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body
c)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
d)
Transports materials throughout body via the blood (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes)
26.
What is the main function of the excretory system?
a)
Breaks down food, allows for nutrient absorption into blood, and eliminates indigestible material
b)
Responsible for production of offspring
c)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
d)
Eliminates waste, maintains acid-base balance, and regulates water and electrolytes
27.
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
a)
Transports materials throughout body via the blood (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes)
b)
Provides support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation
c)
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things
d)
Helps to rid the body of toxins, water, and other unwanted materials and transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body
28.
What is the main function of the reproductive system?
a)
Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide
b)
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things
c)
Responsible for production of offspring
d)
Permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body
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