Animals:

Structure and Function- Unit Test

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What percentage of blood is made up of fluid?

A. 45
B. 40
C. 50
D. 55

2. If you are type A blood then you have

A. type A antigens on the red blood cells and anti-A antibodies in the plasma
B. type A antigens in the plasma and anti-A antibodies on the red blood cells
C. type A antigens on the red blood cells and anti-B antibodies in the plasma
D. no antigens on the red blood cells and anti-B antibodies in the plasma

3. Examine the following data and determine the most fit individual?

Individual
Cardiac Output
Stroke Volume
Heart Rate
mL/min
mL/beat
Beats/min
A
4900
140
35
B
4900
70
70
C
4900
50
98
D
4900
70
140

A. Individual A
B. Individual B
C. Individual C
D. Individual D

4. The highest pressure measured in the blood vessels is known as:

A. systolic pressure
B. cardiac pressure
C. coronary pressure
D. diastolic pressure

5. Atherosclerosis is caused by

A. high blood pressure
B. high cholesterol
C. plaque buildup
D. all of the above

6. Which of the following passageways are not composed of cartilage rings?

A. trachea
B. bronchi
C. bronchioles
D. none of the above

7. The trachea has C-shaped rings of cartilage to

A. exchange gases
B. conduct air
C. deflect food into the esophagus
D. prevent it from collapsing

8. Hyperventilation makes blood

A. more acidic
B. more basic (alkaline)
C. stay the same
D. none of the above

9. The total volume of air that can be moved in or out of the lungs is

A. vital capacity
B. tidal volume
C. residual volume
D. inspiratory reserve volume

10. Where does the enzyme pepsin act?

A. small intestine
B. large intestine
C. stomach
D. none of the above

11. Salivary amylase helps to break down

A. fats
B. proteins
C. carbohydrates
D. none of the above

12. The liver stores extra glucose in the form of

A. glycogen
B. cellulose
C. fat
D. glucose

13. The stomach is capable of expanding to accommodate food due to the presence of
numerous folds known as

A. villi
B. longitudinal muscle
C. circular muscle
D. rugae

14. The primary role of the molars is for

A. grinding
B. tearing
C. shredding
D. cutting

15. How many salivary glands do humans have?

A. 6
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2

16. Which sphincter is responsible for allowing food to leave the stomach and enter the
small intestine?

A. cardiac sphincter
B. pyloric sphincter
C. cystic duct
D. hepatic duct

17. Which nutrient is responsible for reducing body temperature?

A. carbohydrates
B. vitamins
C. water
D. fats

18. The nutrient responsible for maintain blood sugar levels is

A. protein
B. fats
C. carbohydrates
D. minerals

19. The type of diabetes that always requires insulin injections is

A. Type 1 diabetes
B. Type 2 diabetes
C. Both
D. Neither

20. The percentage of individuals with diabetes that have type 2 diabetes is

A. 10
B. 75
C. 90
D. 25