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WorksheetsTerm 1 General Human Biology Revision
Total questions: 119
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
The cell membrane is mostly made of what?
Membrane-spanning Proteins
Surface Proteins
Phospholipids
Carbohydrates
What are the two parts of a phospholipid?
head
enzyme
tail
hormone
The phospholipid head is _____________
Hydrophilic
Hydrophobic
This regulates the movement of molecules from one side of the membrane to the other.
cell membrane
equilibrium
passive transport
diffusion
The main parts that make up the cell membrane are made of:
lipids, DNA, phosphate
phospholipids, proteins, carbohydrates
cholesterol, sugar, water
proteins, carbohydrates, oxygen
What forms the transport channels in the phospholipid bilayer?
carbohydrates
proteins
hydrophilic heads
lipids
Hydrophobic region of the cell membrane
E
B
C
A
Which of the following can easily pass through the cell membrane?
Polar molecules
Large molecules like glucose
Small and uncharged molecules
Protein
Involved in communication
E
B
C
A
Phospholipids
E
B
C
A
Ions like sodium cannot pass through the phospholipid bilayer because they are
Too big
Charged
Too small
Uncharged
"Oxygen molecules are small, uncharged and non-polar". Oxygen must pass into the cell membrane using transport proteins
True
False
Flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing
Pharynx
Trachea
Epiglottis
1. larynx
2. nasal cavity
3. pharynx
4. trachea
Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation.
The drawing in of breath; inhalation.
Inspiration
Expiration
Breathing out; exhalation of breath.
Inspiration
Expiration
What is the site of gas exchange?
alveoli
nose
lung
bronchi
A cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities.
Sinus
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
The process of diffusing oxygen from the blood, into the interstitial fluid and into the cells.
inspiration
expiration
internal respiration
external respiration
The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
inspiration
expiration
internal respiration
external respiration
The only externally visible part of the respiratory system
Eyes
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
Which lung has 2 lobes?
Right
Left
The division of the trachea forms
nose
main bronchi
lungs
alveoli
The opening between vocal cords
glottis
epiglottis
Olfactory receptors are located in the mucosa of the nose. What are these receptors used for?
sight
smell
touch
taste
Which part of the Respiratory System plays a major role in speech?
nose
pharynx
larynx
trachea
When you breathe, your lungs take in _______ and remove ________
air/ oxygen
air/ carbon
oxygen/ carbon dioxide
oxygen/ nitrogen
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
to provide oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the body
to break down food and provide nutrients
to bring oxygen into the body
to remove oxygen from the body
a disorder of the lungs called _______ causes the bronchi to become restricted (smaller) so air can't get into the lungs
influenza
cold
asthma
bronchitis
Name the organ in the picture
trachea
lungs
diaphragm
nasal cavity
What is the name of the muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing?
trachea
diaphragm
alveoli
bronchi
The beginning of the respiratory system that warms and moistens the air is:
trachea
nose
bronchi
larynx
How much of the air we breathe in is Oxygen?
74%
100%
1%
20.1%
What is the main bone structure that protects the lungs?
vertebrate
rib cage
pelvis
spine
How many times does the average person breathe in a minute?
18
12
24
45
What is this organ
Nasal cavity
trachea
bronchi
alveoli
Which of these are NOT apart of the respiratory system?
nose, lungs, alveoli
nose, trachea, larynx
tongue, stomach, esophagus
mouth, nose, trachea
Name this organ:
alveoli
pharynx
bronchi
nasal cavity
What is the main organ of the circulatory system?
small intestine
bone
lungs
heart
Arteries carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart.
True
False
Veins carry oxygen poor blood back to the heart.
False
True
The job of the heart is to . . .
pump blood around the body.
send food to the small intestines.
break down food.
give energy to the body.
The heart is about the size and shape of your . . .
head
fist
hand
foot
The FREQUENCY of heart contractions is...
heart rate
blood pressure
respiratory rate
voluntary muscle contraction
This chamber of the heart RECEIVES oxygen rich blood back from the lungs
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
This chamber of the heart pumps the blood from the heart to the lungs through the pulmonary artery
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
This chamber of the heart pumps the blood back out to the body cells through the Aorta
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
What are present in veins but absent in arteries?
smooth elastic tissues
muscular tissues
valves
How are capillaries adapted for their function?
One-cell thick endothelium
Presence of valves
Large lumen
I have a large lumen, I have thin muscular walls, I transport blood towards the heart
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Arteriole
I have muscular walls, and a small lumen, I transport blood away from the heart
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Arteriole
What is the function of white blood cells?
carry oxygen
fight infection
carry nutrients
clot blood
What is the function of clotting factors?
acts as an enzyme
Cause a series of chemical reactions to form fibrin.
forms a platelet plug.
Results in clot retraction.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT, in reference to the suitability of RBC's to transport oxygen.
Contain haemoglobin.
Contain a nucleus with a strong affinity for binding to haemoglobin.
Have a large SA/Vol due to being biconcave.
Have no nucleus = more room for haemoglobin.
Letter D is pointing to
Aorta
Right Pulmonary Artery
Superior Vena Cava
Pulmonary Trunk
Letter G is pointing to
Right atrium
Left Atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Which letter is pointing to the septum?
H
I
E
B
What letter is pointing to the aortic arch?
D
K
C
B
Which of the following carries blood TO the lungs?
pulmonary veins
pulmonary arteries
aorta
superior vena cava
Structure B carries
oxygenated blood
deoxygenated blood
Which of the following % is correct for the transportation of Carbon Dioxide as bicarbonate ions
22%
8%
70%
97%
When carbon dioxide combines with water it forms (a) then dissociates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.
The threads that form an insoluble meshwork in blood clotting are called
(a)
Which blood group is able to donate whole blood to all other blood types?
A
B
AB
O
Which blood type contains only A antigens?
AB
A
B
O
Which blood type contains only Anti-A antibodies?
AB
A
B
O
Agglutination occurs when blood type antibodies come into contact with blood type antigens to which they correspond. What is agglutination?
Red blood cells burst and die
Red blood cells are clumped together and become non-functional
Blood clotting
A system in which transfusions can occur
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