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Generation Date: 04/23/2018

Generated By: Erlan Cabrera

1. The main function of the excretory system is to eliminate _______ from the body.

A. waste
B. disease
C. oxygen
D. energy

2. What is the main function of the digestive system?

A. to circulate blood and nutrients throughout the body

B. to eliminate wastes from the body
C. to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide gases
D. to break down food into smaller particles

3. Atoms are the most basic unit of matter. Two or more atoms from the same or different
elements can combine to form molecules.

Cells are the most basic unit of life. Cells are made up of many different types of molecules.
Which of the following accurately shows higher levels of organization within organisms, from
least complex to most complex?

cells → organ systems → organs → tissues → organism

A.

cells → organs → tissues → organ systems → organism

B.

cells → organs → organ systems → tissues → organism

C.

cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organism

D.
4. The major function of the respiratory system is to:

A. cleanse the body of toxins, poisons, and harmful chemicals.

B. give the heart the energy it needs to circulate blood.
C. provide oxygen to the body and eliminate carbon dioxide from the body.
D. maintain the digestive system of the body so that it can continue to operate.

5. In a living organism, what is a tissue?

a group of organs that regulates the body's responses to stimuli

A.

a group of similar cells that perform a common function

B.

the shell or skin of an organism

C.

smallest unit that can carry on the activities of life

D.

6. Which of these describes one of the functions of the nervous system?

A. transporting nutrients throughout the body

B. sensing changes in the external environment
C. removing waste materials from the body
D. providing the cells of the body with energy

7. What are the most basic building blocks of all organisms?

A. organs
B. tissue
C. cells
D. blood

8. What body systems are related to taking in nutrients and expelling them from the body?

A. endocrine and excretory

B. nervous and circulatory
C. digestive and excretory
 D. digestive and circulatory

9. There are three main types of muscle tissue—skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Skeletal muscle tissue is found near the bones of the skeleton. These muscles are controlled by
the nervous system and allow movement to occur. Smooth muscle tissue is predominantly found
in the inner lining of many organs, such as the stomach and intestinal tract. Smooth muscle tissue
allows organs to contract on their own. Cardiac muscle tissue is found in the heart. Cardiac
muscle also contracts on its own, and it helps the heart beat properly.

This information shows that

A. parts of living organisms are not organized in any way.
B. the tissues within a living organism must always be different.
C. the tissues within a living organism are always the same.
D. parts of living organisms are organized by their function.

10. All living organisms have complex organization, they are able to grow and develop, they are
able to reproduce and pass on genetic information to their offspring, they are able to acquire and
release energy, and they are able to maintain stable internal environments.

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the above information?

A. Nonliving organisms cannot possess any of the above characteristics.

B. Nonliving organisms are similar to living organisms.
C. Living organisms only need to possess one of the above characteristics.
D. Living organisms share certain characteristics.

11. As a result of natural occurrences and human activities, the Earth is constantly changing. In
order to survive in this changing environment, organisms must adapt so they can continue to
acquire and use resources, grow, reproduce, and
 A. restore the Earth to its original condition.
B. maintain stable conditions in their bodies.
C. constantly mutate their DNA to match the environment.
D. isolate themselves from other organisms.

12. Living organisms share certain characteristics. Which of the following are characteristics of
living organisms?

A. the ability to grow and reproduce

B. the ability to remove wastes from their systems
C. the ability to maintain a stable internal environment
D. all of these

13. One of the main functions of the musculoskeletal system is to allow _______ of the body.

A. growth
B. maintenance
C. reproduction
D. movement

14. Homeostasis refers to

A. a mixture or solution that is the same throughout.

B. the effect of natural selection on human evolution.
C. the similarity of genetic traits to one another.
D. the tendency of a cell to maintain a stable internal environment.

15. The skeletal part of the musculoskeletal system:

A. eliminates wastes from the body.

B. protects the organs of the body.
C. helps the body to create heat.
D. produces facial expressions.