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G6 Science 2nd FA Reviewer

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Delivers oxygen to your body cells. Made in bone marrow.

a)

white blood cell

b)

red blood cell

c)

respiratory system

d)

lungs

2.

Fights disease and infection. Made by the lymphatic system.

a)

white blood cells

b)

red blood cells

c)

circulatory system

d)

blood

3.

This organ pumps blood through your body.

a)

heart

b)

artery

c)

vein

d)

capillaries

4.

Small blood vessels that diffuse oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients.

a)

heart

b)

arteries

c)

veins

d)

capillaries

5.

The system that makes red blood cells.

a)

nervous

b)

circulatory

c)

respiratory

d)

skeletal

6.

The system that delivers oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide.

a)

respiratory

b)

skeletal

c)

lymphatic

d)

digestive

7.

A disease in which red blood cells are mis-shaped and clog capillaries.

a)

leukemia

b)

heart disease

c)

sickle-cell anemia

d)

hemophilia

8.

Causes an overproduction of white blood cells that crowd the blood.

a)

leukemia

b)

heart disease

c)

hemophilia

d)

sickle-cell anemia

9.

Cholesterol and plaque builds up on vessel walls and causes heart attack and stroke.

a)

leukemia

b)

heart disease

c)

hemophilia

d)

sickle-cell anemia

10.

A hereditary disease where blood does not clot to stop bleeding.

a)

hemophilia

b)

heart disease

c)

sickle-cell anemia

d)

leukemia

11.

The 3 main functions of the Circulatory System

a)

break down food, remove waste, make blood cells

b)

react to stimuli, grow, adapt

c)

deliver materials, remove waste, and fight infection

12.

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

a)

Veins

b)

Capillaries

c)

Arteries

13.

Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

14.

The upper part of the heart is made up of two chambers called what?

a)

Ventricles

b)

Atria

15.

The heart is about the size and shape of your . . .

a)

head

b)

fist

c)

hand

d)

foot

16.
The circulatory system works with the __________ system to obtain energy from nutrients that we eat. 
a)
respiratory 
b)
digestive
c)
skeletal
d)
nervous
17.

Which of the following is a connection between the circulatory system and the muscular system?

a)

the heart is composed of cardiac muscle

b)

the heart makes calcium to give to muscles

c)

muscles create blood cells that get circulated through body

d)

the two systems are not connected

18.

How does exercise help your circulatory system?

a)

makes bones strong

b)

lifting weights makes skeletal muscles strong

c)

it wont help because it will keep you up at night

d)

heart muscle will be strong and better pump blood

19.
What is the main function of the excretory system?
a)
to collect and remove wastes from the body
b)
to strengthen skeletal muscles
c)
to protect the nervous system
d)
to bring oxygen to body cells
20.
Which organ of the excretory system stores urine until the body is ready to eliminate it?
a)
ureters
b)
urethra
c)
urinary bladder
d)
urea
21.
Tiny filtering structures where urine is produced in the kidneys are called
a)
ureters.
b)
alveoli.
c)
nephrons.
d)
bronchi.
22.
Under normal conditions, which of the following substances is found in urine?
a)
blood cells
b)
protein
c)
glucose
d)
urea
23.
Which excretory organ eliminates water and some chemical wastes in perspiration?
a)
lungs
b)
skin
c)
liver
d)
kidneys
24.
What term do scientists use to describe the chemical process in which oxygen and glucose react to release energy inside body cells?
a)
respiration
b)
exhaling
c)
breathing
d)
inhaling
25.
What function do the kidneys perform?
a)
eliminate carbon dioxide
b)
supply oxygen to body cells
c)
remove urea and excess water
d)
play a role in gas exchange
26.

Which organ(s) absorb excess water and store solid waste?

a)

Bladder and kidneys

b)

Large Intestine

c)

Lungs

27.
What is the purpose of antibodies?
a)
To pump lymph through the vessels
b)
To create lymph
c)
To fight infection
d)
To remove old red blood cells
28.
The lymphatic structure that closely parallell veins are called?
a)
Capillaries
b)
Lymph
c)
Lymph Vessels
29.
 A lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen is called ?
a)
Lymph
b)
Lymph fluid
c)
Spleen
30.
The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?
a)
Lymph nodes
b)
Spleen
c)
Lymph fluid
31.
What is the medical term for watery fluid inside the lympathic vessels?
a)
Plasma
b)
Lymph
c)
Blood
32.
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
a)
Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.
b)
Prevent swelling
c)
Removes toxins & waste 
d)
Fights against infection 
33.

a white blood cell that is involved in fighting infection

a)

antibodies

b)

erythrocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

lymphatic

e)

antigen

34.

a foreign substance that causes the body to make antibodies

a)

antibodies

b)

erythrocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

lymphatic

e)

antigen

35.

a red blood cell that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from body tissues

a)

antibodies

b)

erythrocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

lymphatic

e)

antigen

36.

All pathogens are infectious, but not all of them are virulent or contagious.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

What does the Lymphatic System do?

a)

Rid the body of waste

b)

Remove toxins

c)

Pump lymph around the body

d)

All of the above

38.

What is Lymphoma?

a)

A cancer in lymophocytes

b)

An increase in white blood cells

c)

A donkey

d)

Inflammation of lymph nodes

39.

What is the function of Tonsils?

a)

To prevent germs from getting in your mouth

b)

To prevent germs from getting in your body

c)

To disinfect

40.

Where do Lymphocytes destroy harmful substances?

a)

the lymph nodes

b)

bone marrow

c)

spleen

41.

What do Lymph Nodes do?

a)

filter blood

b)

filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid

c)

filter lymph

42.

What are hormones?

a)

your body's chemical messengers

b)

a collection of glands

43.

Which gland stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body?

a)

Pituitary

b)

Parathyroid

44.

Which gland controls the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients (metabolism)?

a)

Thyroid

b)

Parathyroid

45.

Which gland produces hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone development?

a)

Thymus

b)

Parathyroid

46.

Which gland increases immune response?

a)

Thymus

b)

Pancreas

47.

Which gland helps to react to danger with a fight or flight response?

a)

Adrenal

b)

Pancreas

48.

Which gland regulates the body's response to stress, blood sugar levels, cardiovascular function, and gastrointestinal function?

a)

Adrenal

b)

Parathyroid

49.

Which gland lowers blood glucose levels?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Adrenal

50.

Which gland makes insulin?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thymus

51.

You see a car accident and feel a rush of hormones through your body causing you to react to this dangerous situation and help the victims involved. Which gland is involved in this scenario?

a)

Thyroid

b)

Pancreas

c)

Adrenal

52.

You hit a growth spurt and find that you've grown three inches over the summer! What gland is involved in this scenario?

a)

Pituitary

b)

Pancreas

c)

Thymus

53.

Throughout the year you've found that you feel tired and sluggish and you've put on some extra weight. What gland might be the cause of this?

a)

Pituitary

b)

Thyroid

c)

Adrenal

54.

After eating a sugary snack you feel an incredible rush in energy followed by a crash and exhaustion. The gland responsible for this is the ________.

a)

Adrenal

b)

Pituitary

c)

Pancreas

55.

What is the endocrine system?

a)

A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

b)

A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

c)

A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

d)

A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

56.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

b)

It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

c)

It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

d)

It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

57.

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

a)

thyroid gland.

b)

adrenal gland.

c)

pancreas.

d)

pituitary gland.

58.

The response to stress is called

a)

Stay or Stray Response

b)

Fight or Stay Response

c)

Flee or Stray Response

d)

Fight or Flight Response

59.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
60.
What does the cerebrum control?
a)
controls thoughts and voluntary actions
b)
controls vital and involuntary actions 
c)
controls balance
d)
controls the uvula
61.
The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.
a)
heart, brain, kidneys
b)
lungs, liver, stomach
c)
brain, spinal cord, nerves
d)
eyes, pancreas, veins
62.
Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
a)
Diencephalon
b)
Frontal Lobe
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Cerebellum
63.
This part is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.  
a)
Thalamus
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
64.
Which part of the brain controls reflexes?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain stem
d)
Spinal cord
65.

What part of your brain controls your voluntary muscle movements as well as interprets senses?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Spinal Cord

d)

Nerves

66.

What part of your brain controls involuntary muscle movements?

a)

olfactory

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Brain Stem

d)

cerebellum

67.

What part of your brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements between the voluntary and involuntary muscles?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Brain Stem

d)

Nerves

68.

How do your nerves work?

a)

They carry messages back and forth from the brain to the rest of the body

b)

The send messages only to the spinal cord

c)

They only receive messages from the spinal cord

d)

They really don't work. They are lazy and want everything done for them.

69.

Why is your spinal cord important?

a)

Because it holds our spine together

b)

Because all communication needs to travel through the spinal cord, towards and away from the brain.

c)

Because it controls our senses

d)

It's not

70.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

b)

to protect the body from harm.

c)

to identify pain and begin healing.

d)

to break down food.

71.

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called-

a)

Osteocytes

b)

Dendrites

c)

Neurons

d)

Spinal Cords

72.

What is the function of a nerve?

a)

To transport needed food around the body

b)

To control body movement for reflexes.

c)

To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System

d)

All of the above

73.

The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

a)

Brain and Nerves

b)

Brain and Spinal Cord

c)

Spinal cord and Nerves

d)

Nerves and Neurons

74.

What are the 3 mains parts of the Nervous System

a)

Brain, heart, blood vessels

b)

Blood Vessels, spinal cord, blood

c)

Brain, Spinal Cord, Neurons

d)

Heart, blood vessels, and blood

75.

What does the cerebrum control?

a)

Memory, language, and thoughts.

b)

Heartbeat, swallowing, and blinking.

c)

Coughing and sneezing

d)

Standing, running, waving, and speaking.

76.

The spinal cord is.....

a)

The command center of the nervous system

b)

The body's message and control center

c)

A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.

d)

All of the above.

77.

What is the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?

a)

The brain

b)

The spinal Cord

c)

The nerves that connect the CNS to all parts of the body.

d)

All of the above.

78.

The urinary bladder is a muscular organ of the excretory system that collects urine excreted by the kidney. How does the nervous system help the urinary system in excretion?

a)

it signals the urinary bladder to absorb more water from the urine.

b)

It signals the urinary system to collect waste from the different parts of the body.

c)

It signals the urinary bladder to hold and release urine at appropriate times.

d)

It signals the urinary bladder to allow more urine to flow from the ureters.

79.
Which of the following is NOT part of a neuron?
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
myelin sheath
d)
medulla oblongata
80.
Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?
a)
afferent and efferent
b)
peripheral and central
c)
somatic and autonomic
d)
sympathetic and parasympathetic