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A/P Benchmark Test #2

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell?

a)

plants have a cell membrane, animals have a cell wall

b)

plants have a cell wall, animals have a cell memebrane

c)

plant cells are larger than animal cells

d)

animal cells are larger than plant cells

2.

This is an example of ........

a)

organ

b)

organ system

c)

tissue

d)

cell

3.

A group of cells that have similar functions? Examples are nervous, epithelial, muscle and connective

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Organ system

4.

A group of tissues that perform a similar function is called_____. (Examples include the heart, lungs or stomach)

a)

cells

b)

tissues

c)

organs

d)

organ systems

5.

Which is the correct structural order?

a)

organism-tissue-cells-organ-organ system

b)

cells-tissue-organism-organ system-organ

c)

tissue-cells-organ system-organism-organs

d)

cells-tissue-organ-organ system-organism

6.
Which characteristic of life is shown when you step out into the cold and your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6 F?
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things contain cells
c)
All living things maintain homeostasis
d)
All living things grow
7.

Which characteristic is shown: A tadpole grows legs and becomes a fully grown frog.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Grow and Develop

c)

Acquire and Use Energy

d)

Change Over Time

8.
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
9.

Which of the following is the correct match between a cell, tissue, and organ?

a)

skin cell, skin tissue, heart

b)

muscle cell, muscle tissue, bicep (arm muscle)

c)

fat cell, fat tissue, liver

d)

nerve cell, skin cell, brain

10.

The ___________ is the "control center" of the cell; it contains the genetic material.

a)

nucleus

b)

chromosomes

c)

DNA

d)

cytoplasm

11.

The "powerhouse" of the cell where energy is made is called the ___________________.

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

12.

Specialized cells such as muscle, blood, or nerve cells are caused by cell differentiation led by

a)

gene expression

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosomes

d)

plasma membrane

13.

What is the role of stem cells in cell differentiation?

a)

They serve as a precursor for generalized cells

b)

These cells can turn into specialized cells and back into generalized cells when needed

c)

They are generalized cells that can lead to specialized cells

d)

They are specialized cells that can lead to generalized cells

14.

Which reason explains why nerve cells function differently than muscle cells?

a)

In nerve cells all the genes are expressed.

b)

In muscle cells all the genes are expressed.

c)

In both kinds of cells the same genes are expressed.

d)

In both kinds of cells different genes are expressed.

15.

Match the following

a)

Muscular tissue

1.

allows the movement

b)

Epithelial tissue

2.

makes up your skin

c)

Nervous tissue

3.

conducts electrical impules

d)

Connective tissue

4.

bone, cartilage, and blood

16.

The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment. (It affects the results of the experiment).

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

17.

The variable that is measured. It is the result of the experiment.

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

18.
The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.
a)
dermis
b)
oil gland
c)
nerve
d)
epidermis
19.
The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.
a)
Melanin
b)
Oil
c)
Perspiration
d)
Pores
20.
What are the three main layers of the skin?
a)
The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous
b)
The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous
c)
The dermis, the sebaceous, and the sudoriferous
d)
The sudoriferous, the dermis, and the epidermis
21.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
22.
What cell produces a protein allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (Dendritic) cell
23.
What cell produces a dark brown pigment?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (dendritic) cell
24.
What layer of epidermis does cell division occur?
a)
stratum lucidum
b)
stratum basale
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum corneum
25.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
26.

List the layers of the Epidermis in order from top to bottom.

a)

5,2,3,4,1

b)

1,2,3,4,5

c)

4,5,3,1,2

d)

1,4,3,2,5

27.

Which of the following are rapidly adapting nerve endings providing information on light touch?

a)

Meissner's

b)

Pacinian

c)

Alzheimers'

d)

None of these

28.

Pressure receptors in deep subcutaneous tissues of the body are known as

a)

Pacinian corpuscles

b)

Meissner's corpuscles

c)

Pacman corpuscles

d)

none of these

29.

The capillary net of the skin is responsible for transporting of _________ in the dermis of the skin.

a)

oxygen

b)

blood

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

nutrients

30.
The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?
a)
appendicular
b)
axial
31.
What type of bone is the femur?
a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
32.
Which one of the following is an irregular bone?
a)
humerus
b)
tibia
c)
temporal
d)
vertebrae
33.
Structure #2 is the 
a)
medullary cavity
b)
periosteum
c)
epiphysis
d)
diaphysis
34.
Structure #5 is the 
a)
medullary cavity
b)
periosteum
c)
epiphysis
d)
diaphysis
35.
Structure #7 is the 
a)
medullary cavity
b)
periosteum
c)
epiphysis
d)
diaphysis
36.
The epiphysis is 
a)
The shaft of a bone
b)
a bone cell
c)
the end of a long bone
d)
the covering of a bone
37.
Where are blood cells made? 
a)
Yellow marrow 
b)
Red marrow
c)
Spongy Bone 
d)
Periosteum
38.
Mature bone cells that live in tiny cavities within the bone are called?
a)
osteocytes
b)
osteoblasts
c)
osteoclasts
d)
osteons
39.

Which of the following correctly orders the stages of the bone healing process?

a)

hematoma formation, cartilage callous formation, bony callous formation, bone remodeling

b)

bone remodeling, hematoma formation, cartilage callous formation, bony callous formation

c)

hematoma formation, bone remodeling, bony callous formation, cartilage callous formation,

d)

cartilage callous formation, bony callous formation, hematoma formation, bone remodeling

40.

Which bone cell creates new bone cells

a)

Osteoblasts

b)

osteocytes

c)

osteoclasts

41.

The hardening and replacement of cartilage

a)

ossification

b)

ligaments

c)

osteoperosis

42.

bone cells that secrete enzymes to help break down bone

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

43.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 major categories of tissues found in the human body?

a)

nervous

b)

vascular

c)

epithelial

d)

muscular

44.

When looking in a microscope, you notice cells within lacuna. Which type of connective tissue are you looking at?

a)

adipose

b)

dense regular

c)

cartilage

d)

dense irregular

45.

When looking in a microscope, you notice large droplets of oil filling most of the cell's space. Which type of connective tissue are you looking at?

a)

adipose

b)

dense regular

c)

cartilage

d)

dense irregular

46.

In the human body, what does the simple squamous epithelial tissue, found in the alveoli of the lungs, allow for?

a)

active transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide

b)

facilitated diffusion of nutrients

c)

osmosis of water

d)

simple diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide

47.

Imagine you are a doctor examining a patient's skin, which is a type of stratified squamous epithelium. What would you say is the primary function of this type of tissue?

a)

absorption

b)

protection against abrasion

c)

secretion

d)

filtration

48.

Imagine you are studying for a biology exam. You come across a question that asks, 'Which type of connective tissue, produced by osteocytes, gives our body the support and rigidity it needs to function properly?'

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Cartilage

c)

Bone

d)

Blood

49.

John is a professional athlete. Which type of tissue in his body is primarily responsible for his ability to move during his games?

a)

Epithelial

b)

Connective

c)

Muscular

d)

Nervous

50.

What is the function of simple cuboidal and where is it found? 2 Answers

a)

production of mucus

b)

secretion and absorption

c)

kidneys

d)

stomach

51.

You are a doctor and a patient comes to you with a problem of not being able to feel anything in his hand. You suspect that a certain type of tissue might be damaged. Which tissue, responsible for transmitting signals in the body, do you think might be damaged?

a)

Epithelial

b)

Connective

c)

Muscular

d)

Nervous

52.

Match the following

a)

simple epithelium

1.

one layer

b)

stratified epithelium

2.

multi- layer

c)

pseudostratified epithelium

3.

looks multi- layer but isn't

d)

transitional epithelium

4.

changes shapes when stretched

53.

Which type of connective tissue provides support and flexibility to the ear?

a)

Adipose

b)

Dense regular

c)

Cartilage

d)

Dense irregular

54.

Match the following

a)

mast cells

1.

secrete inflammatory chemicals

b)

Macrophages

2.

engulph invading organisms or substances

c)

erythrocytes

3.

carry O2

d)

leukocytes

4.

provide immune response

55.

During a biology class, Noah asked Anika and Nora to identify the 3 types of muscles they learned about. Which of the following did they correctly identify?

a)

Skeletal, muscular, ligament

b)

Skeletal, smooth, cardiac

c)

Smooth, Cellular, Cerebrum

d)

Cardiac, smooth, brain stem

56.

When Benjamin and Luna participate in a tug of war competition, their skeletal muscles work _____ to pull the rope.

a)

in groups

b)

in pairs

c)

singly

d)

none of the above

57.
Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle are considered _____ muscles because we can’t control them consciously.
a)
Immovable
b)
Involuntary
c)
Skeletal
d)
none of the above
58.

Organize these options into the right categories

Muscle Tissues

Categorize the following

Voluntary control

Has cell junctions call intercalated discs

Spindle or tapered cells

Branched uninucleated cells

Long cylindrical multinucleated cells

Body muscles

Skeletal Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle
59.
Muscles are composed of which of the following?
a)
Lipids
b)
Protiens
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Fats
60.

The nerve releases a chemical called a

a)

neurotransmitter

b)

neuron

c)

myofibril

d)

cell

61.

The muscular system interacts with the skeletal system by:

a)

smooth muscles are joined with spongy bone via cartilage

b)

skeletal muscles pull on joints to permit movement

c)

cardiac muscle is connected to the ribs

d)

skeletal muscles are joined to one another via ligaments

62.
Calcium:
a)
causes ATP binding to actin
b)
increases the action potential along the sarcolemma
c)
binds to proteins on myosin
d)
triggers the binding of myosin to actin
63.
What is a crossbridge?
a)
Where myosin binds to actin
b)
Where the calcium crosses into the cytoplasm
c)
Where calcium binds with troponin
d)
None of the answers are correct.
64.

The unit between A and A is called

a)

a sarcomere

b)

The I band

c)

the Z disc

d)

fascia

65.

What is the name of the place where a nerve meets a muscle fiber

a)

Nerve junction

b)

Neuromuscular junction

c)

Muscle junction

d)

Crossbridge

66.

What two chemicals are necessary for muscle contraction to occur?

a)

Niacin and Potassium

b)

Calcium and ATP

c)

Sodium and Potassium

d)

Acetylcholine and Potassium

67.
The neurotransmitter stored in the axon terminal identified as #3
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Protein Channel
c)
Calcium Ion (Ca2+)
d)
Syanptic Cleft
68.

What is the unstoppable electrical current that travels down the length of the entire surface of a sarcolemma?

a)

neurotransmitter

b)

graded response

c)

acetylcholine

d)

action potential

69.

Which of the following is involved in maintaining the resting membrane potential of neurons?

a)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3Na+ in for every 2K+ out

b)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3K+ in for every 2Na+ out

c)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3Na+ out for every 2K+ in

d)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3K+ out for every 2Na+ in

70.

Order the parts of a muscle from largest to smallest :

myofilaments

actin and myosin

muscle

muscle fascicle

myofibril

a)

Muscle

b)

Muscle Fascicle

c)

Myofibril

d)

Myofilaments

e)

actin and myosin

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
71.

Reorder the steps in a muscle contraction

a)

ATP energizes myosin head

b)

Active site exposed

c)

power stroke, actin pulled to M-line

d)

Detachment and new ATP molecule attaches to myosin head

e)

ATP splits myosin head resets for next stroke

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
72.

Muscle fatigue is due in part to the accumulation of:

a)

lactic acid

b)

ATP

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

pyruvic acid

73.

Why does a muscle need oxygen?

a)

To generate ATP

b)

To carry nutrients

c)

To remove waste

d)

To get blood

74.

What results from a lack of oxygen needed for muscle contraction (select all that apply)

a)

Build up of lactic acid

b)

Muscle cramp

c)

Muscle fatigue

d)

Muscle threshold

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