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Biology sem 2 wk 6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is part of the repair process to heal a broken bone?

a)

A blood clot temporarily keeps blood from the bone

b)

Endorphins cause inflammation to hasten cell division.

c)

Osteoclasts remove dead bone cells to clean the site

2.

Which explains why a person’s skin becomes darker when frequently exposed to sunlight?

a)

Cells in the dermis layer become thicker and layered.

b)

Epithelial cells in the epidermis stretch to protect tissues.

c)

Exposure to sunlight causes melanin to be produced.

d)

Sebaceous glands secrete additional oil for protection.

3.

Which is part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

clavicle

b)

skull

c)

sternum

d)

vertebra

4.

Which would cause fatigue in the body of a long-distance runner?

a)

metabolizing oxygen aerobically

b)

decrease of fermentation energy

c)

buildup of lactic acid in muscle

d)

excess ATP created in muscle cells

5.

The basic unit of a muscle that causes contraction is called a sarcomere. 

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Which would be the effect of a malfunctioning neurotransmitter?

a)

A nerve impulse would be stopped in the brain.

b)

A nerve impulse would be stopped in the spinal column.

c)

An impulse could not cross the gap between neurons.

d)

An impulse could not move along the axon of a neuron.

7.

Which directly controls a person’s decision to use the bicep muscles to lift a barbell?

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

parasympathetic nervous system

d)

somatic nervous system

8.

Which is caused by the sympathetic nervous system?

a)

contracted bronchial muscle

b)

dilated pupil

c)

increased intestinal secretions

d)

slowed heart rate

9.

The spinal column is part of a major division of the nervous system called the __ nervous system.

a)

somatic

b)

central

c)

autonomic

d)

peripheral

10.

A bundle of axons is called a(n) __.

a)

nerve

b)

column

c)

phalange

d)

dendrite

11.

Which is the function of the circulatory system?

a)

creation of vital organic compounds from oxygen and nutrients

b)

excretion of toxic substances, excess water, and carbon dioxide

c)

regulation of hormone, gas, and nutrient levels in the bloodstream

d)

transportation of vital materials such as oxygen throughout the body

12.

Which is a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?

a)

108/65

b)

141/88

c)

113/77

d)

162/99

13.

Which patient can receive blood from a donor with a B/Rh-positive blood type?

a)

AB/Rh negative

b)

AB/Rh positive

c)

O/Rh negative

d)

O/Rh positive

14.

Which is the number of liters of blood filtered by the kidneys each day?

a)

5

b)

30

c)

180

d)

360

15.

The filtering unit of the kidney is called a(n) __.

a)

nephron

b)

legume

c)

phalange

d)

osmosis

16.

which is the primary function of the colon?

a)

absorbing nutrients from chyme

b)

absorbing water from chyme

c)

completing chemical digestion

d)

completing mechanical digestion

17.

Which causes high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart problems?

a)

complex carbohydrates

b)

saturated fats

c)

simple fats

d)

simple carbohydrates

18.

The antidiuretic hormone functions in homeostasis by regulating water balance.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

Cellulose and glucose are examples of __.

a)

fats

b)

carbohydrates

c)

protein

d)

lipids

20.

A substance that acts on specific receptors of a target cell is called a(n) __.

a)

hormone

b)

cholesterol

c)

fat

d)

lipid