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2term biology

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tick the correct sentence

a)

The sensory neurons transmit information from the nerve centres to the receptors

b)

The interneurons connect the sensory neurons to the nerve centres

c)

The motor neurons transmit signals from the nerve centers to the effector organs

2.

Which substance is released into the synaptic cleft when the nerve impulse gets to the axon terminal?

a)

Hormones

b)

Both are correct

c)

Neurotransmitters

3.

Is not a function of Nervous system

a)

Receives information and prepare responses

b)

Coordinates organs, intellectual and mental functions

c)

Stimulate cells to perform various actions

4.

Is a clear fluid that fills the space between cells

a)

Urine

b)

Plasma

c)

Lympha

5.

The growth hormone is secreted by

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Pancreas

6.

Which is not a healthy habit for the nervous system

a)

Avoid stress

b)

Avoid obesity

c)

Food rich i vit B1 and B2

7.

Identify the correct statement related to nerve actions

a)

Reflexes are quick and automatic actions that involve the brain

b)

The voluntary actions are slower than reflexes and use sensory neurons, interneurons and motor neurons

c)

In the reflexes the sensory information only reaches the spinal cord

8.

The autonomic nervous system...

a)

Regulates and controls involuntary body functions

b)

Receives information from external stimuli about the body's position

c)

Transmits signals for voluntary muscle contractions

9.

The grey matter....

a)

Is mainly neuron cell bodies and dendrites

b)

Has neuron extension, axons, covered by myelin

c)

Is formed by axons and dendrites

10.

The spinal bulb...

a)

Regulates the heartbeat, breathing and sleep

b)

Regulates heartbeat, balance and blood pressure

c)

Regulates heartbeat, blood presure and breathing

11.

The large intestine is divided into 3 main sections, which are:

a)

Cecum-jejunum-rectum

b)

Rectum-colon-ileum

c)

Cecum-colon-rectum

12.

As we swallow, the upper orifice of the larynx remains closed by the action of the....

a)

Epiglottis

b)

Pylorus

c)

Ileocecal valve

13.

The teeth that cut the food are

a)

Canines

b)

Premolars

c)

Incisors

14.

The irritation of the gastric mucosa causes

a)

Gastritis

b)

Gastroenteritis

c)

Ulcer

15.

The destruction of hepatic cells causes

a)

Hepatitis

b)

Cirrhosis

c)

Appendicitis

16.

The vocal chords are in...

a)

Larynx

b)

Thrachea

c)

Pharynx

17.

The gas exchange occurs in the

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Lobes

c)

Pulmonary alveoli

18.

Inspiration

a)

Diaphragm relaxes, curves and rises

b)

Diaphragm flattens and lowers

c)

Ribcage shrinks

19.

The accessory glands of the digestive system are

a)

Liver, pancreas, gallbladder

b)

Liver, pancreas, salivary glands

c)

Liver, pancreas, glands in the mucosa of the stomach and intestine

20.

Parts of the respiratory tract, in correct order are:

a)

Nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles

b)

Nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles

c)

Nasal cavities, pharynx, tonsils, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles

21.

Membranes that wrap both lungs

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Pleura

c)

Ribcage

22.

Tick the correct

a)

Carbo dioxide found in the alveoli passes to the blood as we exhale

b)

Oxygen is exchanged between air and blood by diffusion

c)

Oxygen passes from the blood to the alveoli as we inhale

23.

The contraction of the bronchi due to certain infectious processes or and alergic reaction is...

a)

Chronic bronchitis

b)

Asthma

c)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

24.

Which is NOT a function of the trachea

a)

Cells called cilia redirect mocous and foreign particles to the esophagus and stomach

b)

Mucous purifies and humidifies the air

c)

Mucous traps foreign particles in the air

25.

Which is not a function of Blood?

a)

Regulates body temperature

b)

It mantains a liquid balance in the internal environment

c)

It carries hormones

26.

Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

27.

the thick wall of muscle tissue that forms the heart is....

a)

Pericardium

b)

Endocardium

c)

Myocardium

28.

Circulatory system: tick the correct

a)

Right ventricle->pulmonary valve->pulmonary artery->lungs

b)

Left ventricle->pulmonary valve->pulmonary artery->lungs

c)

Right ventricle->pulmonary valve->pulmonary vein->lungs

29.

Blood cells with disk-shaped and no nucleous that carry oxygen

a)

Thrombocytes

b)

Erytrocites

c)

Leukocytes

30.

Blood vessels that have valves that stop blood from going backwards

a)

veins

b)

arteries

c)

capillaries

31.

The circulation is complete: means...

a)

the oxygenated blood does not mix with deoxygenated blood

b)

the blood travels twice through the heart yo complete the whole circuit

c)

the blood never leaves the blood vessels

32.

Which of these organs or systems is NOT involved in the excretion process?

a)

Liver

b)

Pancreas

c)

Respiratory system

33.

The renal__________ collects the urine

a)

Pelvis

b)

Medulla

c)

Cortex

34.

In the tubular reabsorption

a)

water, minerals and nutrients return to the blood's capillaries

b)

water, minerals, nutrients, urea and uric acid return to the blood's capillaries

c)

Both are correct

35.

Decrease in the number of red cells or quantity of hemoglobin

a)

Leukaemia

b)

Anaemia

c)

Hemophilia

36.

Atherosclerosis is caused by:

a)

abnormal dilatation of blood vessels

b)

hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity

c)

cholesterol plaque in the internal walls of the arteries

37.

the bile is produced in...

a)

Pancreas

b)

Liver

c)

Gallbladder

38.

Common area to digestive and respiratory systems

a)

esophagus

b)

larynx

c)

pharynx

39.

Part of digestive system where most digestive process takes place

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

40.

In the digestion, monosaccharides are obtain from:

a)

Complex carbohydrates

b)

Glycerol and fatty acids

c)

Proteins

41.

In the stomach, after the mixture with gastric juices, the food is transformed in:

a)

chyme

b)

chyle

c)

bolus

42.

Bowman's capsule is the initial zone of the nephron. inside is a capillary that folds into a ball, called:

a)

Loop of Henle

b)

Glomerullus of Malpighi

c)

Convoluted tube

43.

The inflamation of the bladder is

a)

Renal colic

b)

Incontinence

c)

Cystitis

44.

Disease that causes the destruction of neurons in the cerebral cortex, causing dementia and loss of memory is

a)

Neurosis

b)

Schizophrenia

c)

Alzheimer

45.

Valve that sepatates esophagus and stomach

a)

Pylorus

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Cardia

46.

Tick the correct

a)

The ureters are thin tubes that connect each kidney with the urethra

b)

The urethra is the duct that connect the bladder with the exterior

c)

The sphincter is at the end of each ureter

47.

Correct sequence of ventricular systole

a)

Ventricles contract->sygmoid valves open/atrioventricular valves close->blood exits through pulmonary artery and aorta

b)

Ventricles contract->atrioventricular valves open/ sygmoid valves close->blood exits through pulmonary artery and aorta

c)

Ventricles contract->blood exits through pulmonary artery and aorta->blood exits through cavae veins

48.

Volume of blood the heart pumps in 1 minute

a)

Cardiac output

b)

Stroke volume

c)

Heart rate

49.

The lymph plasma is carried to the blood by

a)

Lymph nodes

b)

Lymph veins

c)

Lymph capillaries

50.

Where is the aorta originated?

a)

Left ventricle

b)

Right ventricle

c)

Left atrium

51.

The valve between right atrium and right ventricle

a)

Mitral

b)

Tricuspid

c)

Bicuspid

52.

Which is NOT a function of homeostasis

a)

It occurs in a prolonged stressfull situation

b)

It mantains the body's stability

c)

It works like a feedback device

53.

Tick the correct

a)

the spinal cord has grey matter in the outer area and white matter in the centre

b)

the spinal cord carries motor nerve impulses towards the brain and sensory nerve impulses from the brain to the effector organs

c)

the spinal cord carries sensory nerve impulses towards the brain and motor nerve impulses from the brain to the effector organs

54.

Nerves are formed in this sequence

a)

axons->nerve fascicles->nerve fibres

b)

axons->nerve fibres->nerve fascicles

c)

axons->dendrites->nerve fibres->nerve fascicles->nerve

55.

The_______________nervous system produce relaxation and the organs work more less intensely

a)

Sympathetic

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

Somatic

56.

The testicles release

a)

Estrogens

b)

Androgens

c)

Progesterone

57.

in the endocrine system, the transmission of information means of secreating....

a)

hormones and then slow and lasts a long time

b)

neurotrasmitters action is fast and last a short in time

c)

hormones and last a long time

58.

Epilepsy

a)

the myelin sheaths and the neurons destroy each other

b)

seizures and loss of consciousness, often because of visual or auditory stimuli

c)

anxiety, a sense of failure, general lack of interest and sleeping disorders

59.

Hypothyroidism

a)

thyroid gland doesn't produce enough tyroxine and reduces the rate of metabolic activity

b)

thyroid gland doesn't produce enough tyroxine and increase the rate of metabolic activity

c)

thyroid gland produce an excess of tyroxine and reduces the rate of metabolic activity