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metabolism study guide

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

level of organization:

a)

cell

b)

tissues

c)

organs

d)

organ systems

e)

organism

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

pick the 3 main molecules the cells of the body need to function

a)

amino acids

b)

glucose

c)

oxygen

d)

sugar

e)

nutrients

3.

what is the main function of the respiratory stytem?

a)
To provide nutrients to the body.
b)

To take oxygen in and release carbon dioxide

c)
To regulate body temperature.
d)
To produce hormones for growth.
4.

pick the two body parts the lungs work together with to move gasses throughout the body:

a)

heart

b)

arteries

c)

circulatory system

d)

digestion system

5.

respiratory system:

a)

blood passes through the lungs and picks up oxygen

b)

blood takes oxygen to the cells of the body

c)

blood picks up carbon dioxide from the cells

d)

blood returns the carbon dioxide to the lungs to be exhaled

e)

carbon dioxide is exhaled via the lungs in the respiratory system.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6.

what is the role of the alveoli in the lungs?

a)
The role of the alveoli in the lungs is to facilitate gas exchange.
b)
To produce mucus for lubrication.
c)
To filter dust and particles from the air.
d)
To store oxygen for later use.
7.

what type of blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body?

a)
Plasma cells
b)
White blood cells
c)
Platelets
d)
Red blood cells
8.

what is the circulatory system made up of?

a)
Lungs, trachea, and air
b)
Kidneys, liver, and stomach
c)
The heart, blood vessels, and blood.
d)
Brain, nerves, and spine
9.

what is the main function of the circulatory system?

a)

To transport nutrients from food/oxygen to cells of the body

b)
To facilitate breathing and gas exchange.
c)
To digest food and absorb nutrients.
d)
To provide structural support to the body.
10.

what system is responsible for takig in oxygen into the body?

a)
Circulatory system
b)
Digestive system
c)
Nervous system
d)
Respiratory system
11.

what is the role of the veins?

a)
The role of veins is to return deoxygenated blood to the heart.
b)
Veins are responsible for nutrient absorption in the intestines.
c)
Veins carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
d)
Veins help in the production of red blood cells.
12.

what is the role of the arteries?

a)
Arteries carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
b)
The role of the arteries is to transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues and organs.
c)
Arteries are responsible for filtering blood impurities.
d)
Arteries store excess blood for later use.
13.

what is the role of the capillaries?

a)
Capillaries are responsible for producing red blood cells.
b)
The role of capillaries is to enable the exchange of substances between blood and surrounding tissues.
c)
Capillaries store excess blood for emergencies.
d)
Capillaries transport oxygen from the lungs to the heart.
14.

match

a)

red blood cells

1.

contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen

b)

white blood cells

2.

fight infection

c)

platelets

3.

help clot the blood

d)

plasma

4.

the liquid portion of the blood

15.

define digestive system

a)
The digestive system is a network of nerves that controls movement.
b)
The digestive system is the part of the body that regulates temperature.
c)
The digestive system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
d)

The digestive system is the system in the body responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and transported via the bloodstream.

16.

where does most of the nutrient transfer happen?

a)

villa of the small intestine.

b)
Veins
c)
Arteries
d)
Heart
17.

the digestive system

a)

we eat food

b)

food is broken down into nutrients

c)

nutrients transported via the bloodstream

d)

transfer of nutrients occuring in the villi of the small intestine

e)

nutrients are transported all over the body via blood stream.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
18.

how does nutrients transports all over the body?

a)
Nutrients are transported via the bloodstream after absorption in the intestines.
b)
Nutrients are stored in the liver until needed.
c)
Nutrients are transported through the lymphatic system only.
d)
Nutrients are absorbed directly into the muscles.
19.

Reorder the following

a)

mouth

b)

esophagus

c)

stomach

d)

small intestine

e)

large intestine then rectum

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
20.

what are the 3 main helper organs of the digestive system?

a)
stomach
b)
esophagus
c)

pancreas

d)

liver,

e)

gall bladder

21.

how does the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder help in the digestive system?

a)
The pancreas absorbs nutrients, the liver filters blood, and the gallbladder produces enzymes.
b)
The pancreas stores bile, the liver produces insulin, and the gallbladder absorbs water.
c)
The pancreas secretes hormones, the liver breaks down proteins, and the gallbladder stores enzymes.
d)
The pancreas produces enzymes and bicarbonate, the liver produces bile, and the gallbladder stores bile for fat digestion.
22.

define the nervous system?

a)
The nervous system is a system of bones that protects the body.
b)
The nervous system is a collection of muscles that help in movement.
c)
The nervous system is responsible for digestion and metabolism.
d)

The nervous system is a network of cells that coordinates body actions and all other body systems.

23.

what is the job of the nervous system?

a)
To provide structural support to the body.
b)
To circulate blood throughout the body.
c)

it gathers information from the environment, processes it, and signals the b

d)
To digest food and absorb nutrients.
24.
Identify the major nerves in the lower body.
a)brain
b)Sacral Nerves
c)spinal cord
d)ganglion
1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
25.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

brain

spinal cord

nerves

ganglion

central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
26.

what is the job of the peripheral nervous system?

a)
To regulate blood pressure and heart rate.
b)

to send and receive info to and from the central nervous system.

c)
To process visual information from the eyes.
d)
To control the digestive system independently of the brain.
27.

what is the job of the neurons?

a)
Neurons are responsible for digesting food.
b)
Neurons help in the production of hormones.
c)
Neurons are primarily involved in muscle contraction.
d)

The job of neurons is to send and receive electrical signals that travel throughout the body

28.

what two systems work together to process and respond to sensory information?

a)

central system

b)

digestive system

c)

peripheral nervous system

d)

cellular respiration

29.

what is the cellular respiration system?

a)
The cellular respiration system is the process by which cells convert nutrients into energy.
b)
The cellular respiration system is the way cells store waste products.
c)
The cellular respiration system is how plants absorb sunlight.
d)
The cellular respiration system is a method of photosynthesis.
30.

what are the 3 main macronutrients that your body uses for energy?

a)

starch

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

ganglion

e)

neurons

31.

match

a)

starch

1.

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

2.

amino acids

c)

fats

3.

l

32.

what is a starch?

a)
Starch is a type of protein found in animal tissues.
b)
Starch is a simple sugar that provides immediate energy.
c)
Starch is a mineral that helps in bone formation.
d)

main source of energy.

33.

what is starch converted into?

a)

Glucose or glucose

b)
Cellulose
c)
Fructose
d)
Sucrose
34.

what is proteins broken down into?

a)
Fatty acids
b)
Nucleotides
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Amino acids
35.

what does living organisms create energy in the form of?

a)
NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)
b)
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
c)
FADH2 (flavin adenine dinucleotide)
d)
Glucose
36.

ATP is created through the process of ______

a)
protein synthesis
b)
cellular respiration
c)
fermentation
d)
photosynthesis
37.

what must cells have in order to perform cellular respiration?

a)
Nitrogen and glucose
b)
Carbon dioxide and water
c)
Oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
Glucose and oxygen
38.

what is the cellular respiration chemistry?

a)
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
b)
C6H12O6 + 6CO2 → 6O2 + 6H2O + ATP
c)
C6H12O6 + 6H2O → 6CO2 + 6O2 + ATP
d)
C6H12O6 + 3O2 → 3CO2 + 3H2O + ATP
39.

what does glucose + oxygen become:

a)
glucose and oxygen
b)
carbon monoxide and hydrogen
c)
sugar and nitrogen
d)

carbon dioxide and water and ATP

40.

what does reactants/inputs yield?

a)
catalysts
b)
intermediates
c)

products/outp

d)
reactants
41.

define aerobic

a)
Relating to, involving, or requiring minimal oxygen.
b)
A process that occurs in the absence of oxygen.
c)
A type of exercise that does not require breathing.
d)

requires oxygen and creates lots of ATP

42.

define anerobic

a)
Anaerobic is a term used for aerobic activities.
b)
Anaerobic refers to processes that occur in water.
c)
Anaerobic means requiring oxygen.
d)
Anaerobic means occurring in the absence of oxygen.
43.

match

a)

aerobic

1.

makes lots of ATP

b)

anerobic

2.

makes less ATP

c)

aerobic respiration

3.

requires oxygen

d)

anerobic respiration

4.

does not need oxygen

44.

what are the 2 types of cellular respiration?

a)
Oxidative phosphorylation and Glycolysis
b)
Photosynthesis and Fermentation
c)
Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration
d)
Cellular respiration and Metabolism
45.

define homeostasis

a)
Homeostasis is the ability to adapt to external environments.
b)
Homeostasis is the maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism.
c)
Homeostasis is the process of cell division.
d)
Homeostasis refers to the growth of an organism.
46.

define negative feedback loop

a)

the product of a reaction leads to a decrease in that reaction

b)
A negative feedback loop is unrelated to system regulation.
c)
A negative feedback loop is a process that leads to instability.
d)
A negative feedback loop amplifies changes in a system.
47.

what does a negative feedback loop create?

a)
Stability in a system
b)
Increased variability
c)
Unpredictable outcomes
d)
Chaos in a system
48.

what are the beneftis of matarthon runners eating glucose syrups?

a)
Glucose syrups cause dehydration in runners.
b)
Glucose syrups slow down metabolism during a marathon.
c)

Glucose syrups provide quick energy, replenish glycogen, and enhance cellular respiration

d)
Glucose syrups are primarily used for weight loss.
49.

If someone has a disorder that prevents their food from being digested properly, how would this impact their ability to exercise?

a)
Their exercise performance would improve significantly.
b)
They would have increased stamina and energy.
c)
Their ability to exercise would be negatively impacted due to low energy and fatigue.
d)
They would be able to digest food more efficiently.
50.

why would low levels of oxygen/glucose in her cells make it difficult to be physically active?

a)
Low oxygen/glucose levels hinder energy production, making physical activity difficult.
b)
High levels of oxygen/glucose are harmful during exercise.
c)
Low oxygen/glucose levels improve energy production.
d)
Oxygen and glucose are not needed for physical activity.
51.

If you have low levels of oxygen/glucose in your cells, which body systems should the doctor test in order to find out whether cells are getting enough oxygen and glucose?

a)
Nervous system and digestive system
b)
Endocrine system and muscular system
c)
Immune system and integumentary system
d)
Respiratory system and circulatory system
52.

If you have low glucose and oxygen levels, why would doctors test the respiratory and circulatory system?

a)
Doctors test the respiratory and circulatory system to identify potential issues affecting oxygen and glucose delivery to tissues.
b)
To check for diabetes-related complications
c)
To assess kidney function and urine output
d)
To evaluate liver enzyme levels

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