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Yr 8 - Circulatory System and Nutrition (Chapter 3 & 4)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
To pump and circulate blood is the work of which organ?
a)
lungs
b)
liver
c)
pancreas
d)
heart
2.
How many valves are in the heart?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
3.
The lower chambers of the heart are known as...
a)
valves
b)
ventricles
c)
atria
d)
septum
4.
How many types of blood vessels are in our body?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.

The job of the heart is to . . .

a)

pump blood around the body.

b)

send food to the small intestines.

c)

break down food.

d)

give energy to the body.

6.

These cells, in the blood, carry oxygen and give the blood its color.

a)

white blood cells

b)

plasma

c)

platelets

d)

red blood cells

7.

The cells in the blood that help fight germs like bacteria and viruses

a)

red blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

white blood cells

8.

What is the circulatory system made up of?

a)

Lungs, blood, blood vessels

b)

Liver, kidneys, and stomach

c)

Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood

9.

Identify the structure pointed by the arrow

a)

Left atrium

b)

Right atrium

c)

Left ventricle

d)

Right ventricle

10.
When looking at the heart, which side is the right?
a)
my right
b)
my left
c)
at the apex
d)
at the base
11.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
12.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
13.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
14.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
16.
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
17.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
18.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

19.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

20.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

21.

How many calories are in this item?

a)

230

b)

8

c)

10

d)

15

22.

What is a serving size?

a)

2/3 cup

b)

230

c)

8

d)

12

23.

How much sodium is in this product?

a)

160 mg

b)

7%

c)

37 mg

d)

0 mg

24.

What is the daily value of total fat?

a)

8g

b)

10%

c)

1g

d)

5%

25.

How many calories are in this item?

a)

230

b)

8

c)

10

d)

15

26.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein