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Biology Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A tiny, non-living particle that invades and then multiplies inside a living cell is called
a)
bacteria
b)
a virus
c)
a fungi
d)
a protist
2.
Which can be treated with antibiotics?
a)
Virus
b)
Bacteria
c)
Mutagen
d)
Parasite
3.
A protein made by white blood cells to fight a specific pathogen.
a)
Antibody
b)
Antivirus
c)
Allegra
d)
Allotment
4.

the body's response to an infection by showing redness, swelling, & pain

a)

immunization

b)

mobilization (stage of infection)

c)

inflammation

5.

Antibodies are only effective against a specific pathogen because:

a)

The shape of the antibody is the same as the shape of the antigen on the pathogen

b)

The shape of the antibody is complementary to the shape of the antigen on the pathogen

c)

Antibodies cause a primary immune response

d)

Antibodies cause a secondary immune response

6.

Fevers result from ____________ releasing substances that cause the body’s thermostat to reset to a higher temperature

a)

Histamines

b)

Complement Proteins

c)

Macrophages

d)

B Cells

7.
The bacteria seen in the picture is
a)
bacillus
b)
coccus
c)
spirilla
8.
The bacteria seen in the picture is
a)
cocci
b)
bacillus
c)
spirilla
9.

a form of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides, forming two identical cells.

a)

binary fission

b)

conjugation

c)

decomposer

d)

pasteurization

10.

Type of medicine used to kill bacterial infections.

a)

vaccine

b)

antibiotics

c)

pasteurization

d)

vitamins

11.
Mosquitoes and Ticks are examples of organisms that can spread disease.  These types of organisms are refereed to as?
a)
Vectors
b)
Fungi
c)
Pathogens
12.

What is the function of antibodies within the immune system?

a)

Antibodies kill off any antigen that enters the body.

b)

Antibodies are only made when you are given a vaccination for specific antigens.

c)

Antibodies bind to specific antigens to flag for destruction.

d)

Antibodies are part of an external defense mechanism.

13.

A substance that can be used to kill bacteria on your skin

a)

disinfectant

b)

antibiotic

c)

antiseptic

d)

antimedic

14.

The amount of bacteria killed by a substance can be indicated by measuring ...

a)

Area if Infection

b)

Zone of Inhibition

c)

Zone of inflammation

d)

Area of antiproduction

15.

The space around an antibiotic disc where no bacteria grow in the agar:

a)

minimum inhibitory concentration

b)

zone of inhibition

c)

aspirate

d)

spore formation

16.

Chemicals that kill or inhibit microorganisms on inanimate objects:

a)

sterilization

b)

aseptic technique

c)

antiseptic

d)

disinfectant

17.

If your kidney didn't work correctly, your body would struggle to...

a)

get waste out of your blood, which could poison you

b)

pumps enough blood to reach your toes

c)

absorb enough nutrients from your food

18.

The liver's function is to:

a)

take information from the environment.

b)

churns food and mixes it.

c)

produces bile, stores glucose, and removes substances from the blood.

d)

Removes water from undigested waste before it leaves the body.

19.

The heart's responsibility is to:

a)

pumps blood throughout the body

b)

supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues

c)

and removing harmful wastes from the blood

d)

all of the above

20.
Absorb remaining water and matter that was not digested and turn it into waste.
a)
Liver
b)
Large Intestine
c)
Brain
d)
Skin
21.
Balances salts and acids in your body and filters blood.
a)
Liver
b)
Kidneys
c)
Heart
d)
Stomach
22.
A receptor that detects light and darkness it's called...
a)
Photoreceptor
b)
Mechanoreceptor
c)
Chemoreceptor
d)
brightnessreceptor
23.
"You feel a mosquito biting  your arm". This is because you have ....................... in your skin.
a)
Lateral lines
b)
Photoreceptors
c)
Mechanoreceptors
d)
Electroreptors
24.
Taste receptors in the gustatory system are...
a)
Chemoreceptors
b)
Mechanoreceptors
c)
Electroreceptors
d)
Photoreceptors
25.

Label the aqueous humor.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

26.

Label the vitreous humor.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

e)

J

27.

Label the cornea.

a)

C

b)

J

c)

D

d)

A

e)

H

28.

Label the pupil

a)

I

b)

D

c)

E

d)

J

e)

B

29.

Label the optic nerve

a)

H

b)

I

c)

K

d)

D

e)

G

30.

Label the tapetum

a)

J

b)

E

c)

H

d)

D

e)

G

31.

Label the Iris

a)

D

b)

E

c)

A

d)

I

e)

K

32.

Label the retina

a)

K

b)

B

c)

E

d)

G

e)

F

33.

Label the optic disc/blind spot

a)

I

b)

G

c)

J

d)

H

e)

F

34.

Label the lens

a)

H

b)

B

c)

A

d)

F

e)

E

35.

Label the Sclera

a)

F

b)

G

c)

C

d)

H

e)

K

36.

Below there is a list of some of the roles of vitamins and minerals in a healthy body:

  • Provides energy
  • Provides materials for the body to grow
  • Provides materials for survival


What is another role of vitamins and minerals that should be added?

a)

Vitamins and minerals are only found in water.

b)

Vitamins and minerals are miracle cures.

c)

Vitamins and minerals provide materials to repair the body.

d)

Both A and B

37.

What are the major functions of the large intestine? Select THREE functions.

a)

Finish the digestion of nutrients

b)

Absorb nutrients

c)

Absorb water

d)

Eliminate waste

e)

Store waste

38.

What are the functions of Pancreas?

a)

Helps in digestion and regulating blood pressure

b)

Helps in digestion and regulating blood sugar

c)

Helps in blood sugar regulation and produces insulin

d)

Helps in blood sugar regulation and produces glucagon

39.
What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?
a)
6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
b)
6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
c)
6CO2 + 6H2O -> 6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy
d)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy -> 6O2 + C6H12O6
40.
Cellular respiration is...
a)
the process by which cells break down glucose into energy. 
b)
the process by which cells break light down into energy. 
c)
the process by which cells communicate with other cells. 
41.

What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

a)

oxygen + sugar -> carbon dioxide + water + Energy

b)

carbon dioxide + sugar + Energy -> carbon dioxide + water

c)

carbon dioxide + water -> oxygen + sugar + Energy

d)

carbon dioxide + water + Energy -> oxygen + sugar

42.
What is the endocrine system?
a)
senses the hormone levels in the blood
b)
controls all other endocrine glands
c)
A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
43.

_____________ is a group of organs and specialized cells that detect, process, and respond to information.

a)

The nerve system

b)

The Nervous system

c)

Endocrine system

d)

The brain

44.

What is the function of antibodies within the immune system?

a)

Antibodies kill off any antigen that enters the body.

b)

Antibodies are only made when you are given a vaccination for specific antigens.

c)

Antibodies bind to specific antigens to flag for destruction.

d)

Antibodies are part of an external defense mechanism.

45.
When someone is given the MMR vaccine, . . . 
a)
 the white blood cells ingest the pathogens
b)
the white blood cells neutralise the toxins in the vaccine
c)
 the white blood cells produce antibodies against the pathogen. 
d)
the white blood cells reproduce rapidly.
46.
After an initial infection, B-cells recognize the measles virus. How is this helpful in human immune response? 
a)
The B-cells use this recognition to defend the body against other pathogens, such as bacteria.
b)
 The B-cells more quickly recognize and respond to any other virus that invades the body.
c)
The B-cells produce antibodies more quickly if the measles virus is encountered again.
d)
The B-cells transfer this recognition to T-cells, which will then devour the viruses.
47.

Introduction into the body of a weakened, killed or piece of a disease-causing agent to prevent disease.

a)

A) vaccination

b)

B) immunization

48.
__________ immunity is when the bodies makes its own antibodies.
a)
passive
b)
active
c)
cell mediated
d)
false
49.

immunity that occurs when a person's own immune system produces antibodies in response to the presence of a pathogen when a person gets sick

a)

Natural Passive Immunity

b)

Natural Active Immunity

c)

Artificial Active Immunity

d)

Artificial Passive Immunity

50.

Which immunity is present at birth and passed from the mother to the baby through milk and the placenta?

a)

Artificial Active Immunity

b)

Natural Active immunity

c)

Natural passive immunity

d)

Artificial passive immunity

51.

immunity in which antibodies are given to a person rather than produced within the person's own body

a)

Artificial Passive Immunity

b)

Natural Passive Immunity

c)

Artificial Active Immunity

d)

Artificial Passive Immunity

52.
An antibiotic made from a species of thread-like fungus.
a)
lichen
b)
mold
c)
penicillin
d)
asprin
53.

An example of a reflex action includes

a)

Touching a butterfly

b)

Brushing your hand against the side of your body

c)

Touching a hot stove

d)

Your legs moving as you walk

54.

In a reflex arc, the sensory neuron leads to the ___________ and the motor neuron leads to the __________

a)

Spinal cord, CNS

b)

CNS, muscle

c)

Spinal cord, muscle

d)

Muscle, CNS

55.

Which type of neuron causes a muscle to contract in a reflex arc?

a)

Motor Neuron

b)

Sensory Neuron

c)

Interneuron

d)

Effector

56.
A reflex does not always go to the brain, what neuron allows the information to be take to the brain from a reflex?
a)
Relay
b)
Motor
c)
Sensory
d)
Reflex
57.

Which is the correct order of neurons in a reflex arc?

a)

Sensory neuron, motor neuron, relay neuron

b)

Relay neuron, sensory neuron, motor neuron

c)

Sensory neuron, relay neuron, motor neuron

58.

Something you detect using your receptors is called a

a)

stimulus

b)

pain

c)

sense

d)

touch

59.

An effector is also known as a ____________ to an action

a)

Stimulus

b)

Sensory neuron

c)

Motor neuron

d)

Response

60.

How is a reflex arc different than other voluntary movements?

a)

A reflex arc takes the same path as a voluntary action

b)

A reflex arc takes longer than a voluntary action

c)

A reflex a travels from a sensory neuron to the spinal cord then to a motor neuron, skipping the brain

d)

There is no difference between a reflex arc and a voluntary action

61.

Your body contains sense receptors that _________________ so your body can take in information and respond appropriately.

a)

send information to your brain

b)

keep you happy

c)

warm your body

d)

send information to your heart

62.

What is the name of the body's defence system against diseases?

a)

The immune system

b)

The respiratory system

c)

The reproductive system

d)

The endocrine system

63.

Select all physical barriers making up 1st line of defence

a)

phagocytes

b)

mucous

c)

skin

d)

cilia

64.

What process is depicted in the picture?

a)

barriers against pathogens

b)

phagocytosis

c)

lymphocytosis

d)

immunocytosis

65.

An infectious disease is caused by

a)

a pathogen entering our internal environment and either growing too much or producing substances that are harmful to our internal environment

b)

toxic chemicals entering our internal environment and causing cell death

c)

poor diet/ nutrition

d)

Lack of exercise

66.

The bodies immune system has

a)

3 lines of defense

b)

2 lines of defense

c)

1 line of defense

67.

Which of the following help to make up the 1st line of defense?

a)

white blood cells, histamine

b)

t cells, b cells antibodies

c)

skin, hair, chemical secretions such as mucus, saliva and tears

d)

Skin, histamine

68.

The first line of defense helps to

a)

prevent pathogens from entering body

b)

fight pathogens once they have entered the body

c)

remember pathogens that have previously invaded

69.

The second line of defense helps to

a)

prevent pathogens from entering body

b)

fight all types pathogens once they have entered the body

c)

fight off specific pathogens, remember pathogens that have previously invaded,

70.

The second line of defense helps to

a)

prevent pathogens from entering body

b)

fight all types pathogens once they have entered the body

c)

fight off specific pathogens, remember pathogens that have previously invaded,

71.

The third line of defense helps to

a)

prevent pathogens from entering body

b)

fight all types pathogens once they have entered the body

c)

fight off specific pathogens, and remember pathogens that have previously invaded

72.

Which is not part of the second line of defense

a)

Histamine

b)

Macrophages

c)

white blood cells

d)

t cells

73.

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell involved in the second line of defense. Macrophages.

a)

Eat pathogens that have entered the body

b)

promote blood flow

c)

secrete antibodies

d)

secrete antigens

74.

Which of the following are involved in the 3rd line of defence?

a)

B cells, T helper cells, Killer T cells, Antibodies

b)

B cells, T helper cells, Killer T cells, Antigens

c)

skin, hair, chemicals such as mucus, tears and saliva

d)

Histamines, and Phagocytic White blood cells (macrophages)

75.

Antigens

a)

Are chemical markers on pathogens

b)

Are a type of white blood cell

c)

Are part of the bodies 3rd line of defense against pathogens

76.

Antibodies are part of the 3rd line of defense they

a)

bind to antigens, preventing the spread of pathogens and promoting phagocytosis by white blood cells

b)

Are a type of white blood cell which eats pathogens

c)

Are a type of white blood cell which activates other white blood cells

77.

T helper cells are a type of white blood cell involved in the 3rd line of defense. T helper cells

a)

Help to activate other white blood cells such as killer T cells and B cells

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Produce antigens

d)

Kill pathogenic cells

78.

B cells are a type of white blood cell involved in the 3rd line of defense. B cells

a)

Help to activate other white blood cells such as killer T cells and B cells

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Produce antigens

d)

Kill pathogenic cells

79.

Killer T cells are a type of white blood cell involved in the 3rd line of defense. T cells

a)

Help to activate other white blood cells such as killer T cells and B cells

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Produce antigens

d)

Kill specific pathogenic cells

80.
What is the name of this bacteria?
a)
Bacillus
b)
Coccus
c)
Spirilla