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Name
Class
Date
1.

What letter points to the Alveoli?

a)

C

b)

D

c)

E

d)

F

2.

What letter points to the trachea?

a)

C

b)

B

c)

E

d)

D

3.

What is the function of the lungs?

a)

organs where gas exchange takes place.

b)

organs where blood is filtered.

c)

organs where blood is pumped around the body.

d)

organ where food is broken down into molecules that the body can use.

4.

What is the function of the trachea?

a)

It is the tube that air travels down after the bronchi. Another name is the throat.

b)

It is the tube that air travels down to the lungs. Another name is the windpipe.

c)

It is the tube that air travels down after the nose. Another name is the windpipe.

d)

It is the tube that air travels down after the pharynx. Another name is the throat.

5.

What is the pathway that air follows throughout the body?

a)

Nose-> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Pharynx -> Lungs -> Alveoli

b)

Nose -> Bronchi -> Pharynx -> Trachea -> Lungs -> Alveoli

c)

Nose -> Trachea -> Alveoli -> Branchi -> Lungs

d)

Nose -> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Lungs -> Alveoli

6.

Muscle that helps your lungs pull in air and push it out.

a)

diaphragm

b)

alveoli

c)

heart

d)

trachea

7.

During exhaling, the diaphragm ______

a)

contracts and moves downward

b)

constrict

c)

relaxes and moves upward

d)

dilate

8.

Which of the following shows what happens to the chest cavity when air rushes into the lungs?

a)

decrease in volume

b)

deflates

c)

expands

d)

relaxes

9.
What are the tiny air sacs at the end of the Bronchioles, that transfer oxygen into the blood stream?
a)
Trachea
b)
Bronchi
c)
Alveoli
d)
Larynx
10.

What happens when you inhale air ?

a)
The diaphragm contracts and pulls down to cause air to rush into the thoracic cavity.
b)
The diaphragm relaxes and causes a pressure change and air rushes out.
c)
The diaphram relaxes and causes the thoracic cavity to get smaller.
11.

What gas do plants take in that animal/humans breathe out?

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen oxide

d)

oxygen

12.

What are the smaller branches of the bronchi called?

a)

bronchioles

b)

alveoli

c)

larynx

d)

lungs

13.

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

a)

bronchioles

b)

lung lobes

c)

alveoli

d)

capillaries

14.

Bones that surround and protect your lungs and heart.

a)

ribs

b)

diaphragm

c)

pleura

d)

larynx

15.

What are the functions of the respiratory system?

a)

Move oxygen from the outside environment into the body. Removing carbon dioxide and water from the body.

b)

Carries needed substances to cells. Carries waste away from cells.

c)

Breaks down food into molecules that the body can use. Eliminate waste from the body.

d)

Helps the body move. Helps with posture and flexibility.

16.

The tube that leads from the nose and mouth to the trachea

a)

Esophagus

b)

Pharynx

c)

Trachea

d)

Larynx

17.

Which of the following is the pair of spongy air filled organs which occupy a region in the chest?

a)

Rib cage

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidney

18.

The organ which is domed shape located below the lungs and primary muscle used in respiration

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Lungs

c)

Bronchi

d)

Heart

19.

What is the narrow blood vessels that covers the alveoli?

a)

cilia

b)

capilliaries

c)

epiglottis

d)

voice box

20.

Which organ makes sound when you talk?

a)

Larynx

b)

Pharynx

c)

Tongue

d)

epiglottis

21.

What is a respiratory cycle?

a)

2 inhalations followed by one exhalation

b)

one inhalation followed by one exhalation

c)

one maximal inspiration followed by one forced expiration

d)

one inspiration followed by one forced expiration

22.

Which of the following happens when you exhale?

a)

chest cavity expands

b)

your lumgs become smaller

c)

your chest cavity becomes smaller

d)

your lungs take in and give off oxygen

23.

What is the site of gas exchange?

a)

alveoli

b)

nose

c)

lung

d)

bronchi

24.
Which body structure protects the lungs from outside harm?
a)
Cartilage
b)
Tiny Sacs
c)
The Rib Cage
25.
What is the purpose of nose hairs?
a)
Fight disease
b)
No purpose
c)
Keep dust/particles out of nose
d)
Tickle the nose so you sneeze
26.
When the diaphragm contracts and moves down, the lungs are...
a)
expanding with air
b)
shrinking - pushing air out
27.
When the diapragm relaxes and moves back up, the lungs are...
a)
expanding with air
b)
shrinking - pushing air out
28.

The flap of skin that prevents food and water to enter the trachea.

a)

vocal cords

b)

pharynx

c)

larynx

d)

epiglottis

29.
A chamber behind the nose and mouth that leads to the trachea
a)
pharynx
b)
trachea
c)
epiglottis
d)
larynx
30.
What does the Larynx hold ?
a)
The larynx holds the whole respitory system. 
b)
The larynx holds the trachea. 
c)
The larynx holds the vocal chords. 
d)
The larynx hold the wind pipe. 
31.
cleans, moistens, and warms the air
a)
trachea
b)
larynx
c)
nasal passage
d)
windpipe
32.

What type of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

a)

red blood cells

b)

white blood cells

33.

Flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing

a)

Pharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Epiglottis

34.

What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm muscle?

a)

This is where gas exchange happens.

b)

Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.

c)

It attaches to the lungs and contracts and relaxes to help in breathing.

35.

Respiration is a vital function that all living things carry out.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Respiration takes place in

a)

the cells

b)

the lungs

c)

the heart

d)

the brain

37.

Respiration is the process by which (a)   is produced.

38.

Respiration is the process of changing (a)   into energy.

39.

Respiration is a chemical reaction.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The glucose used during respiration is provided by our

a)

digestive system

b)

respiratory system

c)

circulatory system

41.

While exercising our body needs to produce

a)

more energy

b)

less energy

42.

During exercise our body needs to produce more energy by respiration thus it needs

a)

less oxygen

b)

more oxygen

43.

Do plant cells carry out respiration

a)

Yes

b)

No

44.

Flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing

a)

Pharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Epiglottis

45.

What type of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

a)

red blood cells

b)

white blood cells

46.

Respiration happens in the

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

chloroplast

d)

vacuole

47.

breathing is done by all living organisms

a)

true

b)

false

48.

gas exchange and the mechanical movement of your chest are parts of

a)

breathing

b)

respiration

49.

Where in the body would Hydrochloric Acid be found?

a)

Mouth

b)

Esophagus

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

50.

Where in the body would Hydrochloric Acid be found?

a)

Mouth

b)

Esophagus

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

51.
Which enzyme below is involved in the following chemical digestion process?
FATS---->FATTY ACIDS/GLYCEROL
a)
Lipase
b)
Trypsin
c)
Amylase
d)
Pepsin
52.

__________________ converts fats to emulsified fats.

a)

Bile juice

b)

Pancreatic juice

c)

Gastric juice

d)

Orange juice

53.

What is the function of an enzyme?

a)

enzymes break themselves into small pieces

b)

enzymes slow down chemical reactions

c)

enzymes speed up chemical reactions

d)

enzymes are a wave-like muscular motion

54.
What is another name for enzymes?
a)
chemical catalyst
b)
microorganism
c)
biological catalyst
d)
catalyst
55.

Protease is an enzyme that acts on

a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
56.

Enzymes are what type of molecule?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

starch

57.

Enzymes are re-usable

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Lipase breaks down fats into:

a)

fatty acids and glycerol

b)

amino acids

c)

fatty acids and glycogen

d)

maltose

59.

The unique binding area of an enzyme is called the:

a)

substrate site

b)

amazing site

c)

special site

d)

active site

60.

How does an enzymes shape relate to its function?

a)

the shape of the enzyme has no relation to its function

b)

the enzyme is shaped specially for certain substrates to perform a specific reaction

c)

the enzyme shape acts as a receptor to certain products

d)

the enzyme shape can fit into specific substrates to cease a reaction

61.

A is the

a)

substrate

b)

enzyme-substrate complex

c)

products

62.

B is the

a)

substrate

b)

enzyme-substrate complex

c)

products

63.

C is the

a)

substrate

b)

enzyme-substrate complex

c)

products

64.

The enzyme and substrates have

a)

adverse shapes

b)

complementary shapes

c)

contrary shapes

d)

similar shapes

65.

What do enzymes do?

a)

Build things up or break them down

b)

Help filter waste from the body

c)

Create environments where food can be eaten

d)

Add and remove water

66.

What does an enzyme need in order to work properly?

a)

The right amount of oxygen & CO2

b)

The right temperature & amount of water

c)

The right temperature & pH

d)

The right temperature & pressure

67.

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?

a)

Rennin

b)

Amylase

c)

Pepsin

d)

Lipase

68.

Which enzyme breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids?

a)

Bile

b)

Amylase

c)

Pepsin

d)

Lipase

69.

Where does amylase start to work?

a)

Mouth

b)

Stomach

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

70.

Where does Protease start to work?

a)

Mouth

b)

Stomach

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

71.

How does increasing the temperature affect enzyme activity?

a)

enzyme activity increases with the increasing of temperature up to an optimal point, after which activity decreases due to denaturation.

b)

Higher temperatures always increase enzyme activity.

c)

Temperature has no effect on enzyme activity.

d)

Enzymes are only active at low temperatures.

72.

What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?

a)

Enzymes become more active at high temperatures.

b)

Enzymes denature and lose their activity at high temperatures.

c)

Enzymes increase their efficiency at high temperatures.

d)

Enzymes remain unchanged at high temperatures.

73.

Why is pH important for enzyme function?

a)

All enzymes function best at a neutral pH of 7.

b)

for maintaining enzyme structure and activity, as each enzyme has an optimal pH for function.

c)

pH has no effect on enzyme activity.

d)

Enzymes are only affected by temperature, not pH.

74.

How does increasing temperature generally affect reaction rates?

a)

Temperature has no effect on reaction rates.

b)

Higher temperatures slow down reactions.

c)

Increasing temperature decreases reaction rates.

d)

Increasing temperature generally increases reaction rates.

75.

What is enzyme denaturation?

a)

Enzyme denaturation is the alteration of an enzyme's active site, leading to loss of function.

b)

Enzyme denaturation is the process of enzyme synthesis.

c)

Enzyme denaturation enhances the enzyme's activity.

d)

Enzyme denaturation is the binding of substrates to enzymes.

76.

Can enzymes function in extreme pH levels?

a)

All enzymes are unaffected by pH changes.

b)

Enzymes thrive in extreme pH levels.

c)

Some enzymes work better in acidic conditions.

d)

enzymes cannot function in extreme pH levels.

77.

What is the effect of low pH on enzyme activity?

a)

Low pH increases enzyme activity by enhancing substrate binding.

b)

Low pH decreases enzyme activity due to denaturation.

c)

Low pH has no effect on enzyme activity whatsoever.

d)

Low pH stabilizes enzyme structure, improving function.

78.

What is the effect of low temperature on enzyme activity?

a)

Low temperature increases enzyme activity

b)

Low temperature decreases enzyme activity

c)

Low temperature has no effect on enzyme activity whatsoever.

d)

Low temperature stabilizes enzyme structure, improving function.

79.

What happens to enzyme activity when the pH is too high?

a)

Enzyme activity increases due to higher substrate availability.

b)

Enzyme activity remains unchanged regardless of pH levels.

c)

Enzyme activity is enhanced by high pH conditions.

d)

Enzyme activity decreases due to denaturation.

80.

How does temperature affect the kinetic energy of molecules?

a)

Kinetic energy is independent of temperature.

b)

Temperature has no effect on kinetic energy.

c)

higher temperatures increase the energy creating more frequent collisions

d)

Lower temperatures increase kinetic energy.

81.

What is the effect of cold temperatures on enzyme activity?

a)

Cold temperatures decrease enzyme activity.

b)

Cold temperatures enhance enzyme stability.

c)

Cold temperatures have no effect on enzyme activity.

d)

Cold temperatures increase enzyme activity.

82.

The protease from the stomach stops working at the small intestine, Give reason for that

a)

Protease in the stomach needs an acidic medium to work while the intestine has a basic medium

b)

The stomach does not contain protease

c)

Small intestine's temperature is higher than the stomach's

d)

The protease from the intestine breaks the protease coming from the stomach

83.

what is meant by optimum pH of the enzyme?

a)

The pH at which enzymes denature

b)

The pH at which enzymes work the slowest

c)

The pH at which enzymes work the best

d)

The pH at which enzymes work decrease

84.

Enzymes in some bacteria has optimum temperature of 100 C, which means enzymes in human can work at 70 C

a)

True

b)

False

85.
Enzymes are
a)
nucleic acids
b)
proteins
c)
lipids
d)
carbohydrates
86.

What do enzymes do?

a)

Build things up or break them down

b)

Help filter waste from the body

c)

Create environments where food can be eaten

d)

Add and remove water

87.

What does an enzyme need in order to work properly?

a)

The right amount of oxygen & CO2

b)

The right temperature & amount of water

c)

The right temperature & pH

d)

The right temperature & pressure

88.

Enzymes are specific. This means that an enzyme only works with molecules that are....

a)

the right size and shape

b)

broken down already

c)

present in water

d)

too big for the body to handle

89.

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?

a)

Rennin

b)

Amylase

c)

Pepsin

d)

Lipase

90.

Which enzyme breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids?

a)

Bile

b)

Amylase

c)

Pepsin

d)

Lipase

91.

Where does amylase start to work?

a)

Mouth

b)

Stomach

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

92.

What does bile do?

a)

Breaks down large fat droplets into smaller ones

b)

Breaks down fat into glycerol and fatty acids

c)

Breaks down carbohydrates into monosaccharides

d)

Breaks down proteins into amino acids

93.

What is the arrow pointing to on the picture?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Active Site

d)

Product

94.

What is the arrow pointing to on the picture?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Active Site

d)

Product

95.

What is the arrow pointing to on the picture?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Active Site

d)

Product

96.

What is the arrow pointing to on the picture?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Active Site

d)

Product

97.
Enzymes are composed of which of the following monomers? 
a)
amino acids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
nucleotides
d)
monosaccharides
98.
What is a Cataylst?
a)
A substance that speeds up a rate of chemical reaction.
b)
Molecules that make enzymes work harder and faster 
c)
reaction of an enzyme
d)
A substance that slows down a rate of chemical reaction.
99.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?
a)
The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.
b)
The optimum pH of the enzyme is 5.8
c)
The enzyme’s activity increases as pH increases 5.0 to 9.0
d)
The enzyme’s activity is greater around pH of 8.0 .
100.

Based on the graph, what temperature does this enzyme work best?

a)

15 C

b)

40 C

c)

30 C

d)

50 C

101.

Which of the following denatures an enzyme?

a)

High Temperatures

b)

Incorrect pH

c)

Both

102.
Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?
a)
reusable
b)
catalyst
c)
specificity 
d)
fragile
103.

What is the function of protease?

a)

break down starch into amino acids

b)

break down protein into fatty acids

c)

break down protein into amino acids

d)

break down protein into urea

104.

Where do all enzymes work?

a)

small intestine

b)

large intestine

c)

stomach

d)

liver

105.
Which of these is NOT true?
a)
Enzymes can denature (change shape) when the temperature gets too high.
b)
Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction. 
c)
Extreme pH can denature enzymes.
d)
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions. 
106.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
107.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
108.
Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.
a)
same
b)
more
c)
equal
d)
less
109.

Which component of healthy that helps food moving through the gut?

a)

Fibre

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Protein

110.

Which most nutrient that contain in chicken, fish, and meat?

a)

Minerals

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Carbohydrate

111.

Which food contains carbohydrates?

a)

Fish

b)

Egg

c)

Pasta

d)

Carrot

112.

What function to be precise of protein?

a)

Provide energy

b)

For growth and repair the cell

c)

Maintain health

113.

Which of the following factors determine the energy requirement of humans?

a)

Occupation/ Daily activities

b)

Age

c)

Gender

d)

All of the above

114.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
115.
What does saturated fat do?
a)
Help with digestion of food.
b)
Provide quick bursts of energy.
c)
Provides us with essential nutrients.
d)

causing heart problems

116.

Which statement is correct?

a)

balanced diet makes you feel good

b)

unhealthy food is good for your body

c)

healthy eating is bad for you

d)

by eating healthy you can get sick with a disease that can't be cured

117.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

b)

Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

c)

A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

d)

A balanced diet should not include any fats.

118.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

a)

Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

b)

Carbohydrates improve digestion.

c)

Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

d)

Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

119.

Sugars and fats must be a very small propotion of a balanced diet.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Which of these foods belong to food group of Dairy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
121.

When choosing a food to eat, why is it important to look for the amount of added sugars in the food? Consuming a lot of added sugar...

a)

makes food taste better

b)

is beneficial for your heart

c)

is a leading risk factor for many diseases

d)

gives you wings

122.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

a)

Tooth decay

b)

High on energy

c)

Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

d)

All of the above

123.

What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?

a)

gender, age, weight, physical activity level

b)

gender, hunger, age, weight

c)

age, physical activity level, weight, trainer

d)

age, physical activity level, gender, calories

124.

This food item is rich in

a)

Fat

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

125.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin