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Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive & Excretory

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A student lifted weights after school and found that his muscles started to burn. He couldn’t continue to lift the weights after prolonged exercising. This muscle fatigue is most likely due to

a)

the heart beating too fast and tiring out

b)

the lungs accumulating oxygen

c)

lack of oxygen and build up of waste in the muscles

d)

lack of carbon dioxide in the muscles

2.

If a control group is not included in an experiment, it would be difficult to

a)

formulate a hypothesis for the experiment

b)

make observations about the experimental group

c)

record data in a data table

d)

draw a valid conclusion

3.

A student hypothesized that watching sports on television would cause viewers’ pulse rates to increase. She designed an experiment to determine the effect of watching sports on pulse rate. A group of 200 volunteers took their pulse rates and then watched their favorite sports on television. After the games, they immediately took their pulse rates again. The data collected showed that the pulse rates of some people increased, but the pulse rates of an equal number of people did not change. Although the hypothesis was not supported by the data, the hypothesis is still valuable because it

a)

may lead to further investigation

b)

can be changed to fit the data

c)

is the opinion of the experimenter

d)

is based on beliefs of the volunteers

4.

Students were asked to design a lab that investigated the relationship between exercise and heart rate. Heart rate was determined by recording the pulse rate in beats per minute. The students hypothesized that increased exercise results in an increased heart rate. The class results for the experiment are shown in the graph.


Students in a different science class carried out the same experiment. The data they obtained did not support the hypothesis that increased exercise results in increased heart rate. The most scientifically sound way to deal with this situation is to

a)

write a new hypothesis

b)

read about pulse rate in a biology textbook

c)

have the students in both classes vote to decide which hypothesis is correct

d)

ask students in a third class to do the experiment and see if their results support the hypothesis

5.

Students were asked to design a lab that investigated the relationship between exercise and heart rate. Heart rate was determined by recording the pulse rate in beats per minute. The students hypothesized that increased exercise results in an increased heart rate. The class results for the experiment are shown in the graph.


Which statement is best supported by the graph?

a)

Before exercising, the average pulse rate was 65; four minutes after exercising, the average pulse rate was 65.

b)

After four minutes of exercising, the average pulse rate was 120; two minutes after exercising, the average pulse rate was 120.

c)

While exercising, the highest average pulse rate was 150; before exercising, the average pulse rate was 65.

d)

Two minutes before exercising, the average pulse rate was 80; after two minutes of exercise, the average pulse rate was 140

6.

This system breaks down food so the nutrients are small enough to enter cells through the cell membrane.

a)

digestive

b)

respiratory

c)

circulatory

d)

immune

7.

This system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide gases between the lungs/blood and the environment - it is made up of the nose and lungs

a)

digestive

b)

respiratory

c)

circulatory

d)

immune

8.

This system TRANSPORTS materials (glucose, oxygen, carbon dioxide, wastes) throughout the body - it is made up of the heart and blood vessels

a)

digestive

b)

respiratory

c)

circulatory

d)

immune

9.

This body system helps with movement - it consists of the muscles, which need lots of oxygen and glucose in order to release and use ATP energy

a)

circulatory

b)

muscular

c)

respiratory

d)

immune

10.

What is the purpose of finding the respiratory rate of students AT REST?

a)

there is no reason

b)

to see if they are healthy

c)

to practice using the timer

d)

to use as a comparison (control group)

11.

Why do the gases move in this direction?

a)

the blood coming to the lungs has a high concentration of O2 and a low concentration of CO2, so the gases diffuse high to low

b)

the blood coming to the lungs has a high concentration of CO2 and a low concentration of O2, so the gases diffuse high to low

c)

the CO2 moves out of the blood to make room for O2

d)

the cells need O2 so the blood takes it to the cells

12.

What was most likely the hypothesis for this experiment?

a)

IF students exercise, THEN their respiratory rates will increase.

b)

IF students eat dinner, THEN they will be able to exercise longer.

c)

IF students increase their respiratory rates, THEN they will be able to run a longer distance in an hour.

d)

IF students like dinosaurs, THEN they will do better in Ms. Bellucci's class

13.

The students' respiratory rates increased after exercise BECAUSE

a)

they needed to get more oxygen and glucose to their muscles for cellular respiration to release ATP ENERGY

b)

they chose to breath harder

c)

no Ms. Bellucci, the respiratory rates decreased

d)

they needed to get more CO2 to their muscles to do photosynthesis in their chloroplasts

14.

Why would different students have different respiratory rates after exercising at the same level for the same amount of time?

a)

different staminas, body types, genetics, sexes, etc.

b)

some worked harder than others

c)

no Ms. Bellucci, they would all be exactly the same

d)

some exercised longer than others

15.

What is one benefit of increased heart rate during exercise?

a)

more O2 and glucose can get TRANSPORTED to your muscles where your mitochondria can use them to release ATP ENERGY

b)

more CO2 and water can get TRANSPORTED to your muscles where your chloroplasts can do photosynthesis

c)

more blood gets to your muscles (hint: this answer is NOT specific enough)

d)

dinosaurs

16.

What is the student's pulse rate during exercise?

a)

160 beats/min

b)

100 beats/min

c)

70 beats/min

d)

0 beats/min

17.

This variable is the one I CONTROL as the scientist

a)

independent

b)

dependent

18.

This variable is the one that is MEASURED as a result of changing the independent variable

a)

independent

b)

dependent

19.

What causes muscle fatigue and cramping after exercise?

a)

wastes (like lactic acid) build up in the muscles because not enough oxygen can get to the muscles

b)

photosynthesis

c)

eating too much pasta before exercising

d)

it just happens

20.

A student squeezed a clothespin 80 times in a minute, then repeated the experiment with the same hand and could only do 40 squeezes. Why did the student use the SAME HAND and CLOTHESPIN both trials?

a)

to keep the experiment controlled

b)

that's their dominant hand

c)

it doesn't matter if you change the hand or clothespin

d)

dinosaur

21.

The human body has many cells that are deep inside the body. For this reason, the human body requires

a)

a TRANSPORT system and other organs

b)

CO2 from the air

c)

the synthesis of many inorganic compounds

d)

the breakdown of glucose by the digestive system

22.

Which one accurately describes the difference between respiration and cell respiration?

a)

respiration produces glucose while cell respiration does not

b)

cell respiration is a process in cells where energy is made, while respiration is breathing

c)

respiration occurs in cells while cell respiration produces glucose

d)

none of the above

23.

What body system breaks down food into smaller molecules?

a)

Digestive System

b)

Circulatory System

c)

Respiratory System

d)

Endocrine System

24.

Which organ system takes in oxygen?

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Circulatory System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Nervous System

25.

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients and other molecules around the body?

a)

Circulatory System

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Endocrine System

26.

Which body systems working together to bring in oxygen and transport it throughout the body?

a)

Circulatory and respiratory systems

b)

Digestive and circulatory systems

c)

Respiratory and digestive systems

d)

Nervous and Endocrine Systems

27.

Which process has oxygen and glucose as reactants?

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Protein Sythesis

28.

Which process would be stop working if the respiratory system is nonfunctional?

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Protein Synthesis

d)

Digestion

29.

Which term means to build a larger molecule?

a)

Synthesis

b)

Digestion

c)

Process

d)

Distribution

30.

Which term means to break down into smaller molecules?

a)

Digestion

b)

Synthesis

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Distribute

e)

Process

31.

Why must starch be digested before it is used inside cells?

a)

It is too large to diffuse to the membrane

b)

Enzymes are specific

c)

The shape of the enzyme has to fit subtrate

32.

What does absorb mean?

a)

Take in

b)

Let out

c)

Synthesize

d)

Break down

33.

Define expel.

a)

Let out

b)

Absorb

c)

Synthesize

d)

Manufacture

34.

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

a)

Heart

b)

Lung

c)

Stomach

d)

Brain

35.

What is the relationship between heart rate and exercise?

a)

As the amount of exercise increases the heart rate increases

b)

As the amount of exercise increases the heart rate decreases

c)

As the amount of exercise decreases the heart rate increases

36.

Why does your heart rate and breathing rate increase when you exercise?

a)

When exercising you need to intake more oxygen and expel more carbon dioxide

b)

When exercising it doesn't matter how much oxygen and carbon dioxide you need

c)

When exercising your brain is out of control and can't tell what is happening to you

d)

When exercising your digestive system needs more nutrients

37.

What is the function of the circulatory system?

a)

intake oxygen

b)

transport oxygen and other nutrients throughout the body

c)

communicate with other body system to maintain blood glucose levels

d)

regulate hormone production

38.

Which molecule will can diffuse from the digestive into the human blood stream without first being digested?

a)

protein

b)

starch

c)

fat

d)

glucose

39.
Which of the following mainly excretes CO2?
a)
skin
b)
kidney
c)
lungs
d)
urethra
40.
The lungs, kidney and skin are all part of the
a)
nervous system
b)
nephron
c)
kidney
d)
excretory system
41.
These organs are responsible for what?
a)
storing urine
b)
storing water
c)
filtering blood
d)
they don't have a particular job 
42.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

a)

transports blood throughout the body

b)

Absorption of nutrients

c)

Waste elimination

d)

breaks down food

43.

What is the purpose of the villi that is found on the lining of the small intestines?

a)

physically break down food

b)

store gastric juices

c)

absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

d)

absorb water from food not digested

44.

Water absorption takes place in what part of the digestive tract?

a)

rectum

b)

large intestine

c)

small intestine

d)

stomach

45.

What mixes with food in the mouth to start chemical digestion?

a)

saliva

b)

water

c)

gastric juice

d)

pepsin

46.
Which statement about body systems is true?
a)
Your body is made up of exactly seven systems.
b)
The skeletal system is more important than any other body system.
c)
All of your body systems must work together to keep you healthy.
d)
Each of your body systems works by itself to keep you healthy.
47.

Which type of waste is removed by the respiratory system?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

bile

c)

urine

d)

amino acids

48.

Which human system do you see in the image?

a)

digestive system

b)

respiratory system

c)

circulatory system

d)

nervous system

49.
What is your body's process of maintaining balanced conditions?
a)
photosyntheis
b)
homeostasis
c)
circulation
d)
regulation
50.
The following is an example of which two systems working together:
"The small intestine absorbs nutrients from our food and they are carried through the blood to the cells."
a)
Digestive and Circulatory
b)
Digestive and Respiratory
c)
Digestive and Skeletal
d)
Digestive and Nervous
51.

What two substances do your cells need for aerobic respiration?

a)

oxygen and carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen and glucose(sugar)

c)

carbon dioxide and glucose(sugar)

d)

carbon dioxide and lactic acid

52.

When your body exercises what waste product does it make more of?

a)

oxygen

b)

sugar

c)

glucose

d)

carbon dioxide

53.

Oxygen moves from your lungs to your blood without needing to use energy. This means it moves by

a)

active transport

b)

excretion

c)

diffusion

d)

photosynthesis

54.

You feel your pulse ever time your

a)

you inhale

b)

heart beats

c)

cells make energy

d)

you exhale

55.

When you exercise your cells need more ______ and produce more ____.

a)

carbon dioxide, oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide, ATP

c)

oxygen, carbon dixoide

d)

glucose, oxygen

56.

When your exercise your heart beats faster to

a)

bring oxygen to your cells faster

b)

bring carbon dioxide to your cells faster

c)

bring lactic acid to your cells faster

d)

all of the above

57.

If your cells run low on oxygen, they can still make smaller amounts of energy with

a)

aerobic respiration

b)

anaerobic respiration (fermentation)

c)

photosynthesis

d)

excretion

58.

After you exercise the carbon dioxide will move from your blood into your lungs not using energy. This is _____ transport, and moves the carbon dioxide from _______ to _____ concentrations.

a)

active, high to low

b)

active, low to high

c)

passive, low to high

d)

passive, high to low

59.

When you are measuring your pulse rate, the body system you are measuring is the

a)

circulatory

b)

respiratory

c)

excretory

d)

digestive

60.

What body system is responsible for bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide?

a)

circulatory system

b)

respiratory system

c)

excretory system

d)

muscular system

61.

The glucose (sugar) used in respiration in your cells comes from what body system

a)

respiratory

b)

excretory

c)

digestive

d)

reproductive

62.

The buildup of waste products in muscle cells that are active might cause

a)

Digestion

b)

Increased fatigue

c)

Decreased heart rate

63.

Which two body systems work together to remove wastes produced by exercising from cells?

a)

Immune and Endocrine

b)

Digestive and Skeletal

c)

Respiratory and Circulatory

d)

Circulatory and Digestive

64.

What happens when your pulse rate increases?

a)

more oxygen is supplied to muscles

b)

increased blood flow

c)

both

65.

In order for muscle fatigue to end, the muscle cells must be provided with

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Amino Acids

66.

A marathon runner frequently experiences muscle cramps while running. This is because

a)

The runner is running too slowly

b)

The runner warmed up before running

c)

There was increased glucose production in the muscle

d)

There was a lack of adequate oxygen supply to the muscles

67.

Which systems provide cells with glucose and oxygen respectively?

a)

circulatory and nervous

b)

digestive and respiratory

c)

nervous and skeletal

d)

endocrine and circulatory

68.
The body system responsible for filtering the blood of waste products and excess water is the
a)
Endocrine System
b)
Excretory System
c)
Nervous System
d)
Digestive System
69.
A student conducted an experimental investigation to determine if their lung capacity changed as a result of exercising. First the student inhaled normally, exhaled normally into a balloon, and then tied the end of the balloon. Next, the student used a measuring tape to measure the diameter of the balloon then recorded the measurement in a data table. These procedures were repeated three times. The student exercised every day but only collected data every 10 days. The data table summarizes the average diameter of the balloon during the investigation.Which body system is the student testing?
a)
Digestive
b)
Circulatory
c)
Muscular
d)
Respiratory
70.
When people run long distances, their muscles require increased amounts of oxygen. Which system is responsible for carrying this oxygen to the muscles?
a)
Respiratory System
b)
Circulatory System
c)
Immune System
d)
Excretory System