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WorksheetsLiving Organisms (BI.14) Practice
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In the human body, one of the important organs is the heart. What is the function of the heart?
to digest food in the body
to remove waste from the body
to pump blood through the body
to send messages to other parts of the body
Which of the following best describes the group of animals pictured here?
invertebrates, amphibians
vertebrates, amphibians
invertebrates, reptiles
vertebrates, reptiles
Many different organisms have similar organs and structures. Which of the following is most similar to the skin of a human?
gills of a tadpole
teeth of a grizzly bear
scales of a grouper fish
feathers of an eagle
The pancreas is an organ in the human body. Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?
making insulin
producing chemicals
helping with digestion
sending messages to the brain
Different structures in different organisms may serve the same functions. What part of a plant serves the same function as the skeleton of a cat?
leaves
roots
seeds
stems
What part of a plant is most like a human's reproductive system?
flowers
leaves
roots
stems
What is the function of the skeleton in the human body?
to move parts of the body
to help the body reproduce
to give support to the body
to remove waste from the body
When Dakota sees his newborn cousin for the first time, he is surprised to see that his cousin's skin and eyes have a yellowish color. Dakota's aunt tells him that this happens when the organ that filters a person's blood does not work properly.
Which organ is most likely causing Dakota's cousin to look yellowish?
heart
liver
lungs
pancreas
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
Some animals, including humans, have internal skeletons. Other animals have a hard skeleton on the outside of their body. This is known as an exoskeleton.
Which of the following is an advantage of an exoskeleton compared to an internal skeleton?
An exoskeleton does not grow larger
An exoskeleton allows organisms to move around
An exoskeleton can protect the body from cuts and bruises
An exoskeleton is unbreakable and can prevent all injury to the body
