Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that
best completes the statement or answers the question.
A
B
C
D
1.
How
are infectious diseases spread?
a.
through coughing, sneezing, or physical
contact
b.
through
contaminated water and food
c.
by infected animals
d.
all of the above
A
B
C
D
2.
Which
body system acts as a transportation system?
a.
circulatory
b.
respiratory
c.
nervous
d.
excretory
A
B
C
D
3.
Which
of the following is NOT a function of bones in the human skeletal system?
a.
store minerals
b.
regulate body temperature
c.
move body parts
d.
protect organs
A
B
C
D
4.
What
is the function of the central nervous system?
a.
to relay messages
b.
to process information
c.
to analyze information
d.
all of the above
A
B
C
D
5.
Which
of the following is NOT a function of skin?
a.
help regulate body temperature
b.
remove body wastes
c.
contract and relax muscles
d.
help prevent infection
A
B
C
D
6.
Which
endocrine gland secretes sex hormones?
a.
adrenal medulla
b.
testis
c.
hypothalamus
d.
pituitary
A
B
C
D
7.
Ligaments connect
a.
cartilage to bone.
b.
muscle to muscle.
c.
bone to muscle.
d.
bone to bone.
A
B
C
D
8.
Where
is cardiac muscle tissue located in the body?
a.
heart
b.
ribs
c.
skull
d.
bones
A
B
C
D
9.
When
the pressure of blood pumping through the blood vessels is constantly too high, the condition is
known as
a.
a heart
attack.
b.
hypertension.
c.
atherosclerosis.
d.
a stroke.
A
B
C
D
10.
An
infectious disease is one that is caused by
a.
heredity.
b.
materials in the environment.
c.
pathogens.
d.
hemophilia.
A
B
C
D
11.
Compared with the walls of arteries, the walls of veins
a.
are thicker.
b.
are thinner.
c.
lack valves.
d.
have more resistance.
A
B
C
D
12.
Where
does the process of chemical digestion begin?
a.
stomach
b.
esophagus
c.
small intestine
d.
mouth
A
B
C
D
13.
Which
is the correct direction of blood flow?
a.
right atrium ® right ventricle ® pulmonary
artery
b.
right atrium
® left atrium ® pulmonary artery
c.
left ventricle ® pulmonary artery ®
aorta
d.
left ventricle
® left atrium ® aorta
A
B
C
D
14.
An
example of an infectious disease that is spread by viruses in the air is
a.
athlete's foot.
b.
tuberculosis.
c.
the flu.
d.
tetanus.
Figure 36-2
A
B
C
D
15.
Which
diagram(s) in Figure 36-2 show(s) muscles that are striated?
A
B
C
D
16.
In
Figure 36-2, diagram B is an example of
a.
cardiac muscle.
b.
skeletal muscle.
c.
smooth muscle.
d.
heart muscle.
A
B
C
D
17.
What
two layers make up skin?
a.
keratin and dermis
b.
epidermis and melanin
c.
epidermis and dermis
d.
melanin and keratin
A
B
C
D
18.
Which
system regulates and controls the body’s functions?
a.
endocrine system
b.
lymphatic system
c.
integumentary system
d.
skeletal system
A
B
C
D
19.
What
structure serves as a passageway for both air and food?
a.
pharynx
b.
trachea
c.
larynx
d.
bronchus
A
B
C
D
20.
Air is
forced into the lungs by the contraction of the
a.
alveoli.
b.
bronchioles.
c.
diaphragm.
d.
heart.
A
B
C
D
21.
The
surest way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases is to
a.
shower before having sexual
relations.
b.
shower after
having sexual relations.
c.
use a condom when having sexual
relations.
d.
abstain from
sexual relations.
A
B
C
D
22.
Which
of the following is NOT a part of the circulatory system?
a.
heart
b.
air passageway
c.
series of blood vessels
d.
blood
A
B
C
D
23.
What
passage carries food between the pharynx and the stomach?
a.
small intestine
b.
epiglottis
c.
esophagus
d.
large intestine
A
B
C
D
24.
The
top layer of the epidermis is made of
a.
flat, dead cells.
b.
melanin.
c.
collagen.
d.
healthy, living cells.
A
B
C
D
25.
Which
of the following activities are keys to avoiding cardiovascular disease?
a.
exercise
b.
reduce stress
c.
control weight
d.
all of the above
A
B
C
D
26.
The
endocrine system is made up of
a.
hormones.
b.
glands.
c.
gonads.
d.
prostaglandins.
A
B
C
D
27.
Inorganic molecules that perform vital functions in the body are
called
a.
lipids.
b.
proteins.
c.
vitamins.
d.
minerals.
A
B
C
D
28.
Air is
filtered, warmed, and moistened in the
a.
nose and mouth.
b.
throat.
c.
lungs.
d.
pharynx.
A
B
C
D
29.
Which
of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a.
skin
b.
cartilage
c.
nails
d.
hair
A
B
C
D
30.
How
many bones are found in an adult human skeleton?
A
B
C
D
31.
The
process by which organ systems maintain a controlled, stable, internal environment is
called
a.
circulation.
b.
organization.
c.
homeostasis.
d.
teamwork.
A
B
C
D
32.
Which
of the following blood cells contain hemoglobin?
a.
red blood cells
b.
white blood cells
c.
platelets
d.
all of the above
A
B
C
D
33.
The
stomach breaks down food into a soft, partially digested mixture called
a.
pepsin.
b.
chyme.
c.
bolus.
d.
bile.
A
B
C
D
34.
About
how many kilocalories does the average teenager need per day?
a.
100 to 200
b.
500 to 600
c.
2200 to 2800
d.
10,000
A
B
C
D
35.
The
most important function of the skin is
a.
protection.
b.
storing fat.
c.
sweating.
d.
insulation.
A
B
C
D
36.
The
levels of organization in the body include
a.
endocrine, respiratory, digestive, and
nervous.
b.
cells, tissues,
organs, and organ systems.
c.
cells, tissues, and organs.
d.
lymphatic, respiratory, and
circulatory.
A
B
C
D
37.
Which
system controls and coordinates functions throughout the body and responds to internal and external
changes?
a.
lymphatic
system
b.
nervous
system
c.
excretory
system
d.
reproductive
system
A
B
C
D
38.
Which
body system collects the fluid that is lost by the blood and returns it to the body’s transport
system?
a.
circulatory
b.
lymphatic
c.
respiratory
d.
nervous
A
B
C
D
39.
Which
of the following pathways is the largest of the circulatory system?
a.
systemic circulation
b.
pulmonary circulation
c.
lymphatic circulation
d.
coronary circulation
A
B
C
D
40.
What
tough connective tissues joins skeletal muscles to bones?
a.
joints
b.
ligaments
c.
periosteum
d.
tendons
A
B
C
D
41.
Which
of the following provides support for the body, attachment sites for muscles, and protection for
internal organs?
a.
skin
b.
spinal cord
c.
skeleton
d.
joints
A
B
C
D
42.
Antibiotics fight infections by
a.
preventing viruses from
replicating.
b.
killing
bacteria.
c.
killing infected
cells.
d.
growing green
mold that inhibits bacterial growth.
A
B
C
D
43.
A
zygote is a
a.
two-celled
embryo.
b.
solid ball of
about 50 cells.
c.
blastocyst.
d.
fertilized egg.
A
B
C
D
44.
The
main organs of the excretory system are the
a.
kidneys.
b.
lungs.
c.
intestines.
d.
ureters.
A
B
C
D
45.
A
group of similar cells that perform a single function is called a(an)
a.
nerve.
b.
organ.
c.
tissue.
d.
organ system.
A
B
C
D
46.
The
energy to perform actions, as well as the materials from which body cells and tissues are made, come
from
a.
cellulose.
b.
oxygen.
c.
food.
d.
blood.
A
B
C
D
47.
Water
is extracted from digested food in the body primarily by the
a.
bladder.
b.
gallbladder.
c.
large intestine.
d.
pancreas.
A
B
C
D
48.
Which
of the following are the smallest of the blood vessels?
a.
arteries
b.
veins
c.
lymphatic cells
d.
capillaries
A
B
C
D
49.
The
periosteum is a
a.
place for storing
fat cells.
b.
location for red
blood cell production.
c.
tough layer of connective tissue surrounding a
bone.
d.
latticework
structure that adds strength to the bone.
A
B
C
D
50.
Swollen lymph nodes might indicate
a.
an infection.
b.
high blood pressure.
c.
varicose veins.
d.
an irregular heartbeat.
