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TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Choose the correct order of the chambers through which deoxygenated blood flows in the human heart.

a)

right atrium-----> right ventricle------> aorta

b)

right atrium -----> right ventricle------> pulmonary artery

c)

left atrium------> left ventricle------> aorta

d)

left atrium-------> left ventricle-------> pulmonary artery

2.

Lymp nodes are widely distributed throughout the body along the lymphatic veins where they filter the _____________before it is returned to the ________________.

a)

lymph, blood

b)

lymph, heart

c)

blood, lymph

d)

blood, heart

3.

The products of photosynthesis will flow through which part of the phloem tissue?

a)

collenchyma cells

b)

vessels

c)

sieve tube cells

d)

tracheids

4.

The sound ‘lub’ produced in the cardiac cycle occurs when both

a)

semilunar valve close simultaneously

b)

semilunar valve open simultaneously

c)

atrioventricular valves close simultaneously

d)

atrioventricular valves open simultaneously

5.

Movement of water up a plant through the xylem vessels is due to?

I Transipration-cohesion-tension mechanism

II Root pressure

III Presure flow

a)

I only

b)

I and II only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

6.

Which of the following is NOT true?

a)

The lymphatic system is an open circulatory system

b)

The lymphatic system contains one-way valves

c)

The lymphatic system returns fluid to the bloodstream

d)

The lymphatic organs are kidney, heart, spleen and lung

7.

Which structures of the human heart receives impulses directly from the sympathetic and parasympathetic system?

a)

Sinoatrial node

b)

Atrioventricular node

c)

Bundle of His

d)

Purkinje tissue

8.

The basic transpiration-cohesion-tension mechanism involves..

a)

The entrance of water and ion actively through cell membrane of the root epidermis.

b)

Water flows in, generating positive pressure

c)

The formation of weak bonds between water molecules and between water molecules and vessel walls.

d)

The movement of water into root tissue through stem xylem and leaf xylem, then to the atmosphere

9.

The loading of sucrose into sieve tubes is by ________ transport and consequently, requires ___________.

a)

Active; ATP

b)

Passive; energy

c)

Active; ions

d)

Passive;ions

10.

Which of the following functions as a source during translocation in plants?

a)

Merismetic tissue in the root

b)

Leaves

c)

Roots

d)

Fruits and flowers

11.

Which of the following is true concerning the function of lymphatic system?

I. Transport fatty acids

II. Transport cholestrol

III. Transport enzymes and hormones

a)

I only

b)

I and II only

c)

II and III only

d)

I,II and III

12.

Which of the following are lymphoid organs?

I.Tonsil

II. Spleen

III. Bone marrow

a)

I only

b)

I and II only

c)

II and III only

d)

I,II and III

13.

The impulse that signals each heartbeat is conducted along which path?

Atrioventricular node Purkinje fibers Sinoatrial node Bundle of His

a)

1,2,3,4

b)

1,3,4,2

c)

3,1,4,2

d)

4,1,2,3

14.

The spleen functions as a reservoir for _________ and filters or purifies it and lymph that flow through it.

a)

water

b)

fat

c)

blood

d)

interstitial fluid

15.

Root pressure which plays a small role in xylem flow is caused by

a)

transpiration of water out of the xylem.

b)

cohesion of water molecules to one another

c)

adhesion of water molecules to walls of the xylem

d)

osmotic flow of water into the xylem

16.

Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals in which direction?

a)

Upward

b)

Inward laterally

c)

Downward

d)

Outward laterally

17.

In the pressure flow hypothesis of translocation, what causes the pressure?

a)

Root pressure

b)

The osmotic uptake of water by sieve tubes at the source

c)

The accumulation of minerals and water by the stele in the root

d)

The osmotic uptake of water by the sieve tubes of the sink

18.

Which of the following structures is considered to be the pacemaker of the heart?

a)

AV node

b)

AV bundle

c)

SA node

d)

Purkinje fibers

19.

One purpose of the lymphatic system is to:

a)

transport nutrients and oxygen

b)

drain excess fluid from connective tissues

c)

block and transport of blood proteins

d)

produce red blood cells

20.

During ventricular systole:

a)

the ventricles relax

b)

blood flows from the ventricles into the atria

c)

the AV valves are open

d)

blood flows from the ventricles to the pulmonary arteries

21.

What is the function of valves in heart?

a)

To prevent the backflow of blood in the chambers.

b)

To initiate the flow of the blood in the heart.

c)

To allow the backflow of blood in the heart.

22.

Where does Atrioventricular Valves (AV valves) are located?

a)

In between atria and ventricle chambers.

b)

In the area where aorta leaves the left ventricle.

c)

In the area where pulmonary artery leaves the right ventricle.

d)

In between left and right ventricles.

23.

Which of the following structures is considered to be the pacemaker of the heart?

a)

AV node

b)

SA node

c)

AV bundle

d)

Purkinje fiber

24.

When impulses are conducted through the heart, transmission is delayed at the _____________ so that the ____________ may fully contract before the ___________

a)

Sinoatrial node, atria, ventricles

b)

Atrioventricular node, atria, ventricles

c)

Sinoatrial node, ventricles, atria

d)

Atrioventricular node, ventricles, atria

25.

The theory which states that transpiration pull is responsible for carrying water upward through the xylem is called

a)

cortex-xylem theory

b)

transpiration-cohesion-tension theory

c)

cohesion-pressure theory

d)

pressure-tension theory

26.

Sucrose enters the phloem sieve-tube by ____________

a)

Osmosis

b)

Water potential

c)

Diffusion

d)

Active transport

27.

Sugar is loaded into the phloem from a source or an area of ______________ to a sink or an area of ______________

a)

Low sucrose concentration, high sucrose concentration

b)

Positive water potential, negative water potential

c)

High sucrose concentration, low sucrose concentration

d)

Negative water potential, positive water potential

28.

 

In the pressure flow hypothesis, what causes the hydrostatic pressure?

a)

Root pressure

b)

The osmotic uptake of water by sieve tubes at the source

c)

The osmotic uptake of water by sieve tubes at the sink

d)

The accumulation of mineral and water by the stele in the root

29.

Identify the part labelled C.

a)

Left atrium

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Right atrium

d)

Right ventricle

30.

What is the function of the blood vessel labelled D?

a)

To transport blood from the heart to the lungs

b)

To transport blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

c)

To transport blood from the rest of the body to the heart.

d)

To transport blood from the lungs to the heart.