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Life Organization and Cells

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The following list represents characteristics of a living thing:

a)

made of cells, has lungs, can reproduce

b)

grows and develops, responds to surroundings, can move

c)

has similar chemicals, makes noises, reproduces

d)

made of cells, reproduces with genetics, has metabolism

2.

Which of these do living things NOT need for a species to survive?

a)

DNA/RNA

b)

ability to respond to change

c)

ability to make a permanent home

d)

ability to reproduce

e)

ability to use energy

3.
Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why humans sweat when they get hot?
a)
maintaining a stable internal enviornment
b)
growth and development
c)
using energy
d)
ability to reproduce
4.
Before a soccer game Charlie always eats a big dinner. Which characteristic of life does this face best describe? 
a)
living things use energy
b)
living things reproduce
c)
living things grow and develop
d)
living things are based on a universal genetic code
5.

A molecule that contains hereditary information.....

a)

carbohydrate

b)

protein

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid (DNA and RNA)

6.

An organism made up of more than one cell would be called:

a)

multicellular

b)

unicellular

c)

heterotroph

d)

autotroph

7.
What is the most basic unit of life?
a)
cell
b)
tissue
c)
organ
d)
organ system
8.
An organism made of one cell is called
a)
unicellular
b)
multicellular
9.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

10.

A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things reproduce

b)

All living things maintain homeostasis

c)

All living things use energy

d)

All living things grow

11.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
12.
A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm
a)
reproducing
b)
doing cellular respiration
c)
having cells
d)
responding to its environment
13.

Which of the following is a response?

a)

a flashlight shined into the eye

b)

a rubber band popping your hand

c)

your pupils constricting when exposed to bright light

d)

blood glucose levels drop significantly

14.
What is responsible for delivering oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body?
a)
cell nucleus
b)
excretory system
c)
nervous tissue
d)
respiratory system
15.
The __________ system directs the body to inner and outer changes.
a)
digestive
b)
circulatory
c)
nervous
d)
skeletal
16.
The __________ is the main organ of the nervous system.
a)
heart
b)
lungs
c)
brain
d)
skin
17.

The circulatory system uses _________ to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body.

a)

blood cells

b)

lungs and nose

c)

Stomach

d)

brain and spinal cord

18.
___________ are the building blocks of life.
a)
cells
b)
legos
c)
blocks
d)
blood
19.

In multicellular organisms, tissues are comprised of ____ that are the same that have a specific function.

a)
organs
b)
systems
c)
cells
d)
blood
20.

When different tissues come together to perfom a function, they form ___________.

a)
cells
b)
atoms
c)
organs
d)
systems
21.
Which of the following body systems work together for support, protection, and movement?
a)
respiratory and cardiovascular
b)
skeletal and muscular
c)
skeletal and integumentary
d)
digestive and respiratory
22.
Which of the following shows the levels of organization of an organism from LEAST to MOST complex.
a)
cells-tissues-systems-organs
b)
organs-cells-systems-tissues
c)
systems-organs-tissues-cells
d)
cells-tissues-organs-systems
23.

This system is the ___.

a)
Nervous System
b)
Digestive System
c)
Circulatory System
24.
What body system makes your body move? 
a)
Circulatory
b)
Respiratory
c)
Skeletal
d)
Muscular
25.
What body system removes the waste from your body? 
a)
Circulatory
b)
Excretory
c)
Digestive
d)
Respiratory
26.
My spinal cord helps _________ travel between my brain and the nerves in my body. 
a)
Memories
b)
Blood
c)
Waste
d)
Messages
27.
The main purpose of the _______ system is to ensure the continuation of the species.
a)
respiratory
b)
reproductive
c)
circulatory
d)
endocrine
28.
The main purpose of the ________ system is to produce hormones for the body.
a)
excretory
b)
digestive
c)
reproductive
d)
endocrine
29.
Which body system is a collection of glands that secrete different types of hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, sleep, and reproduction?
a)
Excretory System
b)
Endocrine System
c)
Skeletal System
d)
Digestive System
30.

What is the biggest function of the respiratory system?

a)

to pump blood

b)

to help us digest food

c)

to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

d)

to help us fight disease and infection

31.

How does the circulatory system depend on the respiratory system in order to function?

a)

The respiratory system removes bacteria from the circulatory system.

b)

The respiratory system produces circulatory system cells.

c)

The respiratory system delivers oxygen to the circulatory system.

d)

The respiratory system provides protection to the circulatory system.

32.

Which two systems are responsible for voluntary movement?

a)

circulatory and excretory

b)

digestive and circulatory

c)

skeletal and muscular

d)

skeletal and circulatory

33.

How do the circulatory and excretory systems work together?

a)

The circulatory system brings nutrients and oxygen so our cells can produce energy.

b)

The circulatory system brings blood to the kidneys to filter and remove waste.

c)

The circulatory system bring white blood cells around the body to fight infection and disease.

d)

The circulatory system helps the excretory system digest food.

34.

How does the immune system depend on the circulatory system in order to function?

a)

The circulatory system produces antibodies used by the immune system.

b)

The circulatory system sends bacteria and viruses to the immune system.

c)

The circulatory system transports immune system cells throughout the body.

d)

The circulatory system protects the immune system from diseases.

35.

Which two systems work together to remove wastes?

a)

digestive and excretory

b)

respiratory and skeletal

c)

skeletal and circulatory

d)

digestive and respiratory

36.

Which two systems work together to break down and transport molecules?

a)

muscular and respiratory

b)

circulatory and skeletal

c)

digestive and circulatory

d)

endocrine and digestive

37.
Which of these 3 systems work together to get the body the oxygen and sugar that it needs to make ATP(energy)?
a)
Digestive - Cardiovascular -Urinary
b)
Cardiovascular - Respiratory - Reproductive
c)
Respiratory - Digestive - Lymphatic
d)
Cardiovascular - Digestive - Respiratory
38.

Which system functions primarily to coordinate the body’s response to changes in its internal and external environment?

a)

digestive system

b)

excretory system

c)

nervous system

d)

skeletal system

39.

Which of the following is a component of the circulatory system?

a)

heart

b)

blood vessels

c)

blood

d)

all answers

40.

The system that is responsible for the production of gametes is the

a)

excretory system

b)

reproductive system

c)

nervous system

d)

integumentary system

41.
Muscle tissue functions to move 
a)
blood. 
b)
food in the digestive tract. 
c)
bones. 
d)
All Answers
42.
Organs that work together form 
a)
connective tissues. 
b)
tissue systems. 
c)
organ systems. 
d)
All Answers
43.
The functions of the skin include 
a)
defense against microbes. 
b)
regulation of body temperature. 
c)
prevention of dehydration. 
d)
All Answers
44.
The system that recognizes and attacks foreign substances is known as the 
a)
integumentary system 
b)
immune system 
c)
digestive system 
d)
nervous system 
45.
The three types of muscles are 
a)
skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. 
b)
skeletal, voluntary, and cardiac. 
c)
smooth, cardiac, and involuntary. 
d)
skeletal, cardiac, and ridged. 
46.
The heart and the blood vessels are separate organs that form the 
a)
skeletal system. 
b)
cardiovascular system. 
c)
reproductive system. 
d)
digestive system. 
47.

The system that involves the thyroid, pancreas and pituitary (and other glands) is called the ___________. 

a)
nervous system 
b)
endocrine system  
c)
skeletal system 
d)
excretory system 
48.
The skin, hair and nails are part of which body system?
a)
SKELETAL
b)
MUSCULAR
c)
DIGESTIVE
d)
INTEGUMENTARY
49.
What is the function of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM?
a)
to provide protection to the internal organs
b)
To regulate body temperature, provide information about the surroundings and act as a barrier to infection
c)
to break down food into nutrients that can be used by the cells
d)
to allow voluntary movement by working in pairs
50.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

a)

Heart

b)

Lungs

c)

Skin

d)

Intestines

51.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
a)
to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
b)
to bring oxygen to the body
c)
to break down food and absorb nutrients
d)
to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide
52.

Determined that animals are made up of cells and cell products.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schwann

c)

Schleiden

d)

Van Loewenhoek

53.

Determined that all plants are made up of cells and products of cells.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schwann

c)

Schleiden

d)

Van Loewenhoek

54.

The man who is called the Father of Microbiology and who made this microscope: (single lens, 200 - 300 X magnification!)

a)

Hooke

b)

Schwann

c)

Schleiden

d)

Van Loewenhoek

55.

The man who is called the Father of Microbiology and who made this microscope: (single lens, 200 - 300 X magnification!)

a)

Hooke

b)

Schwann

c)

Schleiden

d)

Van Loewenhoek

56.

The man who developed the first compound microscope that worked for microbes and called cells 'cells':

a)

Hooke

b)

Schwann

c)

Schleiden

d)

Van Loewenhoek

57.

Cell Theory states that

a)

all living things are made up of one or more cells

b)

the cell is the building block of life

c)

cells arise from pre-existing cells

d)

all of these make up Cell Theory

58.
Which of the following shows the levels of organization of an organism from LEAST to MOST complex.
a)

Atoms, Molecules, Organelles, Cells-

b)

Molecules, Atoms, Organs, Tissues

c)

Cells, Atoms, Molecules

d)

Organelles, Molecules, Atoms, Cells

59.

Classify the 'thing':

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

virus

d)

prion

60.

Classify the 'thing':

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

virus

d)

prion

61.

Classify the 'thing':

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

virus

d)

prion

62.

Classify as living or nonliving

a)

living

b)

non-living

63.

Classify as living or non-living

a)

living

b)

non-living

64.

Classify the 'thing':

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

virus

d)

prion

65.

This is:

a)

living

b)

non-living

66.

Means "true kernel"

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

virus

d)

prion

67.

In general, bacteria are highly varied. Which of the following is true?

a)

Specific bacteria can be used to make foods for us

b)

Specific bacteria can be found on our skin and in our gut and are helpful

c)

Specific bacteria (just some) can cause disease

d)

All these statements are true for bacteria

68.

Living or non-living (SARS CoV 2):

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

69.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ALL living things?

a)

Ability to grow

b)

Ability to reproduce

c)

Ability to breathe

d)

Ability to respire

70.

Living or non-living:

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

71.

Living or non-living (human ovum):

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

72.

Living or non-living (puff ball fungus):

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

73.

Living or non-living (sea sponge):

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

74.

Living or non-living (human hair):

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

75.

Living or non-living (algae):

a)

Living

b)

Non-living

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