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WorksheetsIntro to Health Careers Ch 9 Test
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
In scientific study, , a(n) __________ is an idea or suggestion intended to explain something that has not yet been fully understood.
hypothesis
scientific method
immunity
suggestion
The process a scientist follows to formulate, test, and evaluate a question or problem is known as the __________ method.
scientist
hypothesis
scientific
chemistry
_________ is the study of the structure of the body.
Chemistry
Psychology
Physiology
Anatomy
________ is the study of the function of the body.
Skeletal system
Physiology
Physics
Anatomy
The ______ may be thought of as the 'brain' of the cell.
cytoplasm
nucleus
cell membrane
mitochondria
Human cells normally contain 23 pairs of _________.
chromosomes
DNA
nerves
tissues
DNA stands for:
deoxyribonucleic acid
deoxygentated acid
deoxyribonucleic agent
demyelinized acid
Body _______, such as muscle, are made up of groups of cells that work together to accomplish the same task.
organs
systems
tissues
joints
______, such as the heart, are made up of tissues that work together to accomplish one specific task.
organs
systems
tissues
cells
The physical point of connection between two bones is called a(n):
attachment
extension
joint
adjunct
The soft, blood-forming tissue inside bones is known as ________.
spongy bone
cartilage
collagen
bone marrow
The brain is part of the CNS, or ____________________.
central network system
centralized nervous system
central nervous system
center nerves system
Nerves that transmit information from the brain to the rest of the body make up the:
central nervous system
skeletal system
cranial nerves
peripheral nervous system
Chemicals secreted by the endocrine glands to regulate body functions are known as ________________.
antibodies
hormones
pH scale
insulin
The process of breathing is also known as __________________.
exhaling
inhaling
respiration
respiratory
A healthy immune system produces _______, proteins that fight harmful substances in the body.
antibodies
antigens
antibiotics
hormones
The _______ is used to measure the acidity and alkalinity of substances.
periodic table
pH scale
chemistry scale
chemical analysis
_________ is the stage of life during which reproductive functions matter.
Chromosomes
Puberty
Prenatal
Late adulthood
Human ________ occurs when the male sex cell unites with the female to create a new human being.
physical development
emotional development
reproduction
puberty
Which of the following is NOT a natural science?
chemistry
physics
psychology
geology
A hypothesis is:
an idea or suggestion often intended to explain something
a conclusion based on research
an idea that has been proven wrong
any established law of natural science
A person's DNA contains:
cells
genes
chromosomes
connective tissue
The shape of human DNA can be described as:
a spiral
a sphere
a crescent or sickle shape
variable depending on the type of cell
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of tissues in the human body?
connective tissue
nervous tissue
epithelial tissue
stem tissue
Cartilage found in the ear, nose, and joints is an example of:
connective tissue
epithelial tissue
muscle tissue
bone tissue
The state of internal balance achieved when the body systems work together is:
hypothesis
homeostasis
differentiation
physiology
Which of the following is NOT a vital organ?
brain
liver
kidney
gallbladder
The outermost layer of the skin is known as the:
cuticle
dermis
epidermis
subcutaneous layer
The sebaceous gland produces:
sweat
oily secretions
hair
keratin
Bone marrow:
cushions the joints
connects bones together
provides support for the bones
produces blood cells
The number of cells in the human body:
is about 500,000
is about 5 million
is about 5 trillion
cannot be estimated
Tough bands of tissue that connect bone to bone are known as:
joints
ligaments
tendons
muscles
Which of the following would be considered a long bone in the human body?
cranium
patella
femur
vertebrae
The ________, also known as the breastbone, is classified as a flat bone.
clavicle
scapula
sacrum
sternum
Which of the following types of muscles can be moved voluntarily?
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
both smooth and skeletal
The CNS includes the:
brain and spinal cord
all the nerves in the body
the sensory organs
all of the above
________ are nerve cells that carry messages from the body to the correct areas of the brain.
Axons
Dendrites
Neurons
Ventricles
The ________ is known as the 'super-highway' for information coming to and from the CNS.
cerebrum
brain stem
spinal cord
PNS
The front part of the sclera is known as the:
iris
lens
retina
cornea
The snail-shaped organ found inside the ear is called the:
eardrum
cochlea
tympanic membrane
eustachian tube
The _______ gland, located in the brain, releases the hormone melatonin to regulate sleep.
adrenal
pineal
pituitary
thryoid
The ______ is the gland that regulates blood glucose levels.
thyroid
parathyroid
pancreas
hypothalamus
The ______ is the passageway for air between the throat and lungs, also known as the windpipe.
trachea
diaphragm
larynx
pharynx
The normal resting heart rate for an adult is around ________.
20-40
72-82
100-150
140-190
The chambers of the heart are known as the _________.
atria and ventricles
pericardium and myocardium
tricuspids and aorta
septum and vena cava
Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart are called the ____________.
arteries
capillaries
veins
all of the above
Lymphocytes are __________.
white blood cells that help defend the body
disease-causing microorgansims
small lumps or cysts that can form on veins
cancer cells that form in the lungs
The ________ helps the body prevent and fight disease.
immune system
lymphatic system
gastrointestinal system
immune and lymphatic system
Poison, splinters, or potentially harmful microorganisms are all types of ______________.
antibodies
antigens
leukocytes
immunity
_______ is the body's ability to resist disease-causing pathogens.
Antibiotics
Antigens
Immunity
Immunization
The spleen is important because it _____________.
filters waste products from the blood
produces lymphocytes and monocytes
destroys non-functioning red blood cells
all of the above
Phagocytosis is ______________.
a disease that affects the lymph nodes
a disease that affects the tonsils
the process in which white blood cells destroy foreign invaders
the process in which antibodies are created
The liver does all of the following except _______________.
store proteins and vitamins
remove toxins from the blood
break down nutrients
mechanically break down food
The greenish-brown substance secreted by the liver is known as ____________.
bile
feces
glycogen
insulin
The gallbladder's function is to:
store urine
store bile
produce insulin to help lower blood sugar
produce enzymes to help break down food
The term renal refers to functions completed by which organ?
liver
spleen
kidneys
all of the above
The kidneys are primarily responsible for ________.
digestion
filtration
storage
reproduction
STI's are diseases of the __________.
reproductive system
digestive system
urinary system
cardiovascular system
Female sex cells are called:
ovaries
mammary gland
endometrium
ova
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic human needs are:
food
safety
belonging
self-respect
Infancy is the stage of life:
from fetal development until three months of age
from birth until six months
from birth until one year
from birth to three years
Secondary sexual characteristics appear during:
the prenatal stage
preadolescence
adolescence
early adulthood
Cell membrane:
B
D
A
F
Cytoplasm:
F
C
A
D
Mitochondria:
F
C
A
E
Nucleus:
A
E
C
F
Golgi apparatus:
B
C
E
A
Cytoskeleton:
C
A
B
D
Brain stem:
G
B
F
D
Cerebellum:
A
F
D
G
Cerebrum:
G
C
A
E
Medulla oblongata:
E
C
A
G
Midbrain:
D
C
B
F
Pons:
G
F
A
D
Spinal cord:
G
D
F
A
Mouth (oral cavity):
F
A
B
H
Anus:
D
F
G
J
Esophagus:
D
A
B
J
Gallbladder:
D
J
C
I
Large intestine:
E
H
J
C
Liver:
C
I
D
E
Pancreas:
F
I
H
C
Rectum:
G
B
H
F
Small intestine:
E
F
J
I
Stomach:
H
I
D
C
Skin is the largest organ in the human body.
True
False
It is possible to live with only one lung.
True
False
Infants do not have as many bones as adults do.
True
False
The average adult has more than 2,000 different bones.
True
False
Some joints in the body do not move.
True
False
The body continues to produce new bone tissue throughout a person's life.
True
False
Muscles make up about 10% of a person's total body weight.
True
False
The ear is responsible for the body's sense of balance.
True
false
The symptoms of Type II diabetes do not appear until a patient reaches adulthood.
True
False
There are six chambers in the human heart.
True
False
Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
True
False
The human heart runs on electrical impulses.
True
False
The tonsils have no real purpose in the human body.
True
False
Red blood cells in the body help fight disease.
True
False
A person can live without a spleen.
True
False
The gallbladder is part of the urinary system.
True
False
Puberty typically begins between the ages of 8-14.
True
False
A neonate is a fertilized egg.
True
False
Eyes and ears:
cardiovascular system
sensory system
urinary system
nervous system
Skin, fingernails, and hair:
endocrine system
sensory system
integumentary system
lymphatic and immune system
Bones, joints, and muscles:
nervous system
integumentary system
cardiovascular system
musculoskeletal system
Brain and spinal cord:
sensory system
gastrointestinal system
endocrine system
nervous system
Bronchioles and alveoli:
reproductive system
respiratory system
gastrointestinal system
cardiovascular system
Heart and blood vessels:
cardiovascular system
respiratory system
nervous system
lymphatic and immune system
Tonsils, lymph nodes, and spleen:
lymphatic and immune system
endocrine system
sensory system
urinary system
Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas:
respiratory system
gastrointestinal system
musculoskeletal system
urinary system
Kidneys and bladder:
urinary system
endocrine system
integumentary system
respiratory system
Testes and uterus:
respiratory system
reproductive system
endocrine system
integumentary system
Adrenal gland and pineal gland:
urinary system
sensory system
lymphatic and immune system
endocrine system
