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Living Organisms (BI.14) Practice

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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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.

Which of the following best describes the group of animals pictured here?

a)

invertebrates, amphibians

b)

vertebrates, amphibians

c)

invertebrates, reptiles

d)

vertebrates, reptiles

3.

Many different organisms have similar organs and structures. Which of the following is most similar to the skin of a human?

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 digestion

d)

sending messages to the brain

5.

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?

a)

leaves

b)

roots

c)

seeds

d)

stems

6.

What part of a plant is most like a human's reproductive system?

a)

flowers

b)

leaves

c)

roots

d)

stems

7.

What is the function of the skeleton 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.

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?

a)

heart

b)

liver

c)

lungs

d)

pancreas

9.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

10.

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?

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