Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Homeostasis and Transport

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define cell (plasma) membrane

a)

lipid that helps minimize effects of temperature

b)

only on the outer surface of the plasma membrane and are attached to proteins or lipids; form distinctive cellular markers

c)

flexible boundary of a cell that separates a cell from its surroundings

d)

may extend partway into the plasma membrane, cross the membrane entirely, or be loosely attached to its inside or outside face

2.

Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

3.

This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHOBIC?

a)

the phosphate "head"

b)

the lipid "tails"

4.

This image is an example of a phospholipid. Which part of a phospholipid is HYDROPHILIC?

a)

the phosphate "head"

b)

the lipid "tails"

5.

What does "hydrophobic" mean?

a)

water loving, associates with water

b)

water fearing, does not associate with water

c)

a world war II submarine

d)

an example would be solutes like sugar or salt

6.

What does "hydrophilic" mean?

a)

water loving, associates with water

b)

water fearing, does not associate with water

c)

a world war II submarine

d)

an example would be solutes like oil or fat

7.

Which are example is hydrophobic in nature.

a)

Oil

b)

Sugar

c)

Salt

d)

Water

8.
The function of the plasma membrane is....
a)
to regulate what enters and leaves the cell.
b)
fight bacteria and viruses that enter the cell.
c)
provide rigid support and protection to the cell.
d)
make sure each cell can move
9.

Another term for maintaining an internal balance is...

a)

Equality

b)

Equential

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Balance

10.
How many layers thick is the lipid bilayer?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
Hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?
a)
E
b)
B
c)
C
d)
A 
12.
Hydrophilic portion of cell membrane?
a)
A
b)
C
c)
D
d)
E 
13.
___________ strengthens and stabilizes the cell membrane.
a)
Carbohydrates 
b)
Proteins 
c)
Phospholipids 
d)
Cholesterol
14.
Something is ___________ ____________
when some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot. 
a)
Selectively (or Semi) Permeable 
b)
Totally Transparent
c)
Liquid Licorice 
d)
Heavily Patrolled 
15.
This is a picture of which type of receptor? 
a)
Intracellular
b)
Extracellular
16.
This is a picture of which type of receptor?
a)
Intracellular
b)
Extracellular
17.

Endosymbiotic Theory is the idea that ______ cells could have evolved from_____cells

a)

prokaryotic, eukaryotic

b)

eukaryotic, animal

c)

prokaryotic, plant

d)

eukaryotic, prokaryotic

18.
What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
hydrophilic heads 
d)
lipids
19.
Diffusion is the movement of molecules from
a)
an area of equilibrium to an area of high concentration.
b)
an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
c)
an area of high concentration to an area of high concentration.
d)
an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
20.
The diffusion of water across a membrane is called
a)
equilibrium.
b)
osmosis.
c)
facilitated diffusion.
d)
active transport.
21.
When does diffusion in cells stop?
a)
When vesicles burst.
b)
When equilibrium is reached.
c)
When respiration begins.
d)
When photosynthesis begins.
22.
When the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the SAME, the solution is
a)
isotonic
b)
hypertonic
c)
hypotonic
23.
If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what will happen?
a)
Water will move into the cell causing it to swell.
b)
Water will move out of the cell causing it to shrink.
c)
nothing.
d)
Water will move out of the cell causing it to swell.
24.

Which type of Passive transport uses the help of a transport protein?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Simple diffusion

25.

What biomolecule is number one pointing to?

a)

Lipid

b)

Protein

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Carbohydrate

26.
The cell below is in a _________ solution.
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
27.
The cell below is in a _____________ solution.
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
28.
What type of molecules can easily move through the phospholipid bilayer?
a)
Small, charged particles
b)
Small, non-polar particles
c)
Large, charged particles
d)
Large, polar particles
29.

Which of the following best describes facilitated diffusion?

a)

Movement of water through a membrane

b)

Movement of molecules through a membrane with the help of proteins

c)

Movement of molecules against the concentration gradient

d)

Movement of molecules using energy

30.

What is the main difference between passive and active transport?

a)

Passive transport requires energy, active transport does not.

b)

Active transport requires energy, passive transport does not.

c)

Both require energy.

d)

Neither require energy.

31.

In which direction does water move during osmosis?

a)

From low to high solute concentration

b)

From high to low solute concentration

c)

From low to high water concentration

d)

From high to low water concentration

32.

What term describes the area outside the cell?

a)

Intracellular

b)

Extracellular

c)

Solute

d)

Isotonic

33.

What is a substance that is dissolved in a solution called?

a)

Solute

b)

Solvent

c)

Concentration

d)

Equilibrium

34.

In the cell pictured, which way would water move?

a)

Into the cell, causing the cell to swell

b)

Out of the cell, causing the cell to shrink

c)

In and out of the cell equally, keeping the shape the same

35.

In the cell pictured, which way would water move?

a)

Into the cell, causing the cell to swell

b)

Out of the cell, causing the cell to shrink

c)

In and out of the cell equally, keeping the shape the same

36.

Match the following scenario with the correct solution tonicity.

a)

The cell gains water, swells, and lyses

1.

hypotonic solution

b)

The cell loses water and shrivels

2.

hypertonic solution

c)

The cell remains in homeostasis

3.

isotonic solution

37.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Osmosis
38.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Facilitated Diffusion
c)
Active Transport Pump
d)
Osmosis
39.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Exocytosis
c)
Diffusion
d)
Sodium-Potassium Pump
40.
Solutes move against the concentration gradient
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
41.
What is the difference between active and passive transport?
a)
Active does not need energy and passive uses ATP (energy)
b)
Active uses ATP (energy) and passive does not need energy
c)
Active stores transport proteins and passive releases 
d)
Active uses hormones and passive does not 
42.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
43.
The "cause" for something to happen is the
a)
response
b)
effect
c)
stimulus
d)
homeostasis
44.
The "effect" of a given stimulus is the...
a)
response
b)
stimulus
c)
cause
d)
result
45.

What is the point of a feedback loop?

a)

To provide the body with more energy

b)

To provide the body with more food

c)

To make sure the conditions in the body are always changing

d)

To make sure the conditions in the body remain stable

46.

According to the feedback loop, what does high blood sugar promote?

a)

Insulin Release

b)

Glucagon Release

c)

Insulin Uptake

d)

Glycogen Uptake

47.

According to the model, what is a normal blood glucose (sugar) level?

a)

270 mg/100mL

b)

180 mg/100 mL

c)

45 mg/100 mL

d)

90 mg/100 mL

48.

According to the model, what is the response to HIGH blood glucose (sugar)?

a)

Pancreas releases insulin into blood

b)

Pancreas releases glucagon into blood

49.

According to the model, what is the response to LOW blood glucose (sugar)?

a)

Pancreas releases insulin into blood

b)

Pancreas releases glucagon into blood

50.

The ability to maintain body temperature within a certain range is ...

a)

thermodynamics

b)

thermoregulation

c)

thermostat

d)

thermometer

51.

How does the body respond when more oxygen is required?

a)

Decreasing heart rate

b)

Increasing heart rate

c)

Decreasing blood pressure

d)

Increasing blood pressure

Similar Resources on Wayground

EOG Review1: 50 questions

50 questions

EOG Review1: 50 questions

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

1 BKGT | Waarnemen | BS 2, 3 en 4

46 questions

1 BKGT | Waarnemen | BS 2, 3 en 4

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Cell its structure and Function

52 questions

Cell its structure and Function

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

Genetics

50 questions

Genetics

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

2nd Period Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Test

50 questions

2nd Period Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Test

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

Life Science Review Game

52 questions

Life Science Review Game

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

MP4 Elective Vocabulary Cart Sort Review

48 questions

MP4 Elective Vocabulary Cart Sort Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Anatomical Language/MSMS

49 questions

Anatomical Language/MSMS

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 9th Grade