Semester 2 Exam

1. Semester 2 Exam

2. Kyle and Trey both enjoy exercising at the gym. Kyle prefers to lift heavy weights for a few minutes at a time to build muscle mass. Trey would rather run at a moderate speed for 45 minutes to strengthen his heart and increase his endurance. Which statement best describes the type of exercise Kyle and Trey prefer? • A. Kyle and Trey both like to participate in aerobic exercise.
 • B. Kyle and Trey both like to participate in anaerobic exercise. • C. Kyle prefers anaerobic exercise; Trey prefers aerobic exercise. • D. Kyle prefers aerobic exercise; Trey prefers anaerobic exercise.

3. Kyle and Trey both enjoy exercising at the gym. Kyle prefers to lift heavy weights for a few minutes at a time to build muscle mass. Trey would rather run at a moderate speed for 45 minutes to strengthen his heart and increase his endurance. Which statement best describes the type of exercise Kyle and Trey prefer? • A. Kyle and Trey both like to participate in aerobic exercise.
 • B. Kyle and Trey both like to participate in anaerobic exercise. • C. Kyle prefers anaerobic exercise; Trey prefers aerobic exercise. • D. Kyle prefers aerobic exercise; Trey prefers anaerobic exercise.

4. What is the main function of the male reproductive system? • A. to produce eggs
 • B. to produce sperm
 • C. to regulate development • 
D. to protect the developing baby

5. What is the main function of the male reproductive system? • A. to produce eggs
 • B. to produce sperm
 • C. to regulate development • 
D. to protect the developing baby

6. In the female reproductive system, which structure is most important in protecting and nourishing the embryo during pregnancy? • A. uterus
 • B. ovary
 • C. vagina
 • D. fallopian tube

7. In the female reproductive system, which structure is most important in protecting and nourishing the embryo during pregnancy? • A. uterus • B. ovary
 • C. vagina
 • D. fallopian tube

8. . Sexually transmitted infections, called STIs, can be spread by bodily fluids. What could be transmitted by these fluids, causing a person to contract an STI? 
 • A. blood • B. bacteria 
C. antibodies • D. sperm cells

9. . Sexually transmitted infections, called STIs, can be spread by bodily fluids. What could be transmitted by these fluids, causing a person to contract an STI? 
 • A. blood • B. bacteria 
C. antibodies • D. sperm cells

10. Which structure of the female reproductive system produces egg cells? 
 • A. uterus • B. ovary 
 C. vagina • D. fallopian tube

11. Which structure of the female reproductive system produces egg cells? 
 • A. uterus • B. ovary 
 C. vagina • D. fallopian tube

12. A patient was diagnosed with an STI. Which of the following was not the cause of the sexually transmitted infection? • A. viruses • B. bacteria • C. parasites D. sperm cells

13. A patient was diagnosed with an STI. Which of the following was not the cause of the sexually transmitted infection? • A. viruses • B. bacteria • C. parasites D. sperm cells

14. The lymphatic system • A. is made up bones, ligaments, and cartilage. • B. makes chemical messages • C. returns leaked fluids to the blood. • D. breaks down food into nutrients that can be used by the body.

15. The lymphatic system • A. is made up bones, ligaments, and cartilage. • B. makes chemical messages • C. returns leaked fluids to the blood. • D. breaks down food into nutrients that can be used by the body.

16. Which of the following best describes the main function of the circulatory system? • A. to deliver nutrients and other essential materials to cells and remove waste products • B. to break down the nutrients found in food so that they can be used by all cells in the body • C. to produce the chemical signals that allow parts of the body to communicate with other parts • D. to coordinate all other body systems so that they can function together to maintain homeostasis

17. Which of the following best describes the main function of the circulatory system? • A. to deliver nutrients and other essential materials to cells and remove waste products • B. to break down the nutrients found in food so that they can be used by all cells in the body • C. to produce the chemical signals that allow parts of the body to communicate with other parts • D. to coordinate all other body systems so that they can function together to maintain homeostasis

18. Which process best describes respiration? • A. removing wastes from the blood stream • B. breaking down food into smaller nutrients • C. obtaining oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide • D. eliminating pathogens from the blood and lymph fluid

19. Which process best describes respiration? • A. removing wastes from the blood stream • B. breaking down food into smaller nutrients • C. obtaining oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide • D. eliminating pathogens from the blood and lymph fluid

20. As children grow older, their bones grow too. The growth of the long bones happens in a plate near the end of each bone. What happens to the cells of cartilage in a growth plate? • A. Cartilage cells are replaced by bone cells. • B. Cartilage cells lengthen to help stretch out the bone. • C. Cartilage cells expand and become spongy bone cells. • D. Cartilage cells move into spongy bone as bone marrow.

21. As children grow older, their bones grow too. The growth of the long bones happens in a plate near the end of each bone. What happens to the cells of cartilage in a growth plate? • A. Cartilage cells are replaced by bone cells. • B. Cartilage cells lengthen to help stretch out the bone. • C. Cartilage cells expand and become spongy bone cells. • D. Cartilage cells move into spongy bone as bone marrow.

22. Different types of joints make it possible to move different body parts. Which of the following correctly matches a body part with its corresponding joint? • A. The neck contains a hinge joint.
 • B. The wrist contains a fixed joint.
 • C. The elbow contains a gliding joint.
 • D. The hip contains a ball-and-socket joint.

23. Different types of joints make it possible to move different body parts. Which of the following correctly matches a body part with its corresponding joint? • A. The neck contains a hinge joint.
 • B. The wrist contains a fixed joint.
 • C. The elbow contains a gliding joint.
 • D. The hip contains a ball-and-socket joint.

24. Tendons play an important role in the body. What is the function of tendons? • A. They produce blood cells.
 • B. They produce testosterone.
 • C. They connect bones at a joint.
 • D. They connect skeletal muscle to bone.

25. Tendons play an important role in the body. What is the function of tendons? • A. They produce blood cells.
 • B. They produce testosterone.
 • C. They connect bones at a joint.
 • D. They connect skeletal muscle to bone.

26. Sam had a disease that weakened his heart so it could not pump properly. This caused him to have low energy because his cells couldn’t get the nutrients they needed. Based on this information, Sam’s disease primarily affected the functions of which two systems? 
 • A. skeletal system and digestive system
B. muscular system and cardiovascular system • C. integumentary system and muscular system • D. excretory system and cardiovascular system

27. Sam had a disease that weakened his heart so it could not pump properly. This caused him to have low energy because his cells couldn’t get the nutrients they needed. Based on this information, Sam’s disease primarily affected the functions of which two systems? 
 • A. skeletal system and digestive system
B. muscular system and cardiovascular system • C. integumentary system and muscular system • D. excretory system and cardiovascular system

28. The human skeletal system is an example of how function depends on structure. Which statement describes the relationship between the structure and function of the human skeletal system? • A. The skeletal system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use. • B. The skeletal system returns fluids to blood vessels and helps get rid of bacteria and viruses. • C. The skeletal system provides a frame to support and protect the body and allows the body to move. • D. The skeletal system receives information about the body • and the environment and responds to that information.

29. The human skeletal system is an example of how function depends on structure. Which statement describes the relationship between the structure and function of the human skeletal system? • A. The skeletal system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use. • B. The skeletal system returns fluids to blood vessels and helps get rid of bacteria and viruses. • C. The skeletal system provides a frame to support and protect the body and allows the body to move. • D. The skeletal system receives information about the body • and the environment and responds to that information.

30. All living things share common characteristics. They are made up of cells, they respond to change, reproduce, have DNA, and use energy. What is one other common characteristic of living things? 
 • A. have fingers
 • B. grow and develop • 
C. live less than 200 years • D. breathe air through lungs

31. All living things share common characteristics. They are made up of cells, they respond to change, reproduce, have DNA, and use energy. What is one other common characteristic of living things? 
 • A. have fingers
 • B. grow and develop • 
C. live less than 200 years • D. breathe air through lungs

32. Which of the following is an example of homeostasis? • A. A human body loses too much heat on a cold day, and hypothermia occurs. • B. A cactus stores water during wet periods, allowing it to live through dry periods. • C. A human participates in vigorous activity on a hot day and eventually suffers from dehydration. • D. A snake rests in the sun on a summer day, and its body temperature eventually becomes too hot for survival.

33. Which of the following is an example of homeostasis? • A. A human body loses too much heat on a cold day, and hypothermia occurs. • B. A cactus stores water during wet periods, allowing it to live through dry periods. • C. A human participates in vigorous activity on a hot day and eventually suffers from dehydration. • D. A snake rests in the sun on a summer day, and its body temperature eventually becomes too hot for survival.

34. The outer layer of skin is known as the • A. dermis • B. epidermis • C. nerve cells • D. hair follicles

35. The outer layer of skin is known as the • A. dermis • B. epidermis • C. nerve cells • D. hair follicles

36. Muscle cells can get longer and shorter. How does this ability fit in with their job in the body? • A. Allows the body to sit down. • B. Allows for the cardiovascular system to receive needed body movement. • C. Allows the nerves to move to collect information going to the brain. • D. Allows muscle tissue to contract and relax, which moves the body.

37. Muscle cells can get longer and shorter. How does this ability fit in with their job in the body? • A. Allows the body to sit down. • B. Allows for the cardiovascular system to receive needed body movement. • C. Allows the nerves to move to collect information going to the brain. • D. Allows muscle tissue to contract and relax, which moves the body.

38. Skin is part of what two systems? • A. Integumentary and excretory systems. • B. Excretory and cardiovascular systems. • C. Integumentary and hair systems. • D. Cardiovascular and endocrine systems.

39. Skin is part of what two systems? • A. Integumentary and excretory systems. • B. Excretory and cardiovascular systems. • C. Integumentary and hair systems. • D. Cardiovascular and endocrine systems.

40. The basic needs of all cells include • A. Carbon dioxide and oxygen. • B. Oxygen and respiration. • C. Oxygen + N, P, and K. • D. Oxygen and waste removal

41. The basic needs of all cells include • A. Carbon dioxide and oxygen. • B. Oxygen and respiration. • C. Oxygen + N, P, and K. • D. Oxygen and waste removal

42. Bones are • A. very much alive • B. not alive • C. made up of only compact material • D. able to make plasma in the blood

43. Bones are • A. very much alive • B. not alive • C. made up of only compact material • D. able to make plasma in the blood

44. Muscle tissue helps your stomach digest food by • A. protecting the stomach during digestion. • B. Supplying the stomach with oxygen. • C. Crushing and grinding stomach contents. • D. Producing the acids that are used during digestion.

45. Muscle tissue helps your stomach digest food by • A. protecting the stomach during digestion. • B. Supplying the stomach with oxygen. • C. Crushing and grinding stomach contents. • D. Producing the acids that are used during digestion.

46. Which of the following statements are true about human bones? • A. Some bones contain a material that makes red and white blood cells. • B. Without bones, you could still sit down. • C. Adult humans have the greatest concentration of bones in their chest area. • D. The compact part of the bone makes them more flexible.

47. Which of the following statements are true about human bones? • A. Some bones contain a material that makes red and white blood cells. • B. Without bones, you could still sit down. • C. Adult humans have the greatest concentration of bones in their chest area. • D. The compact part of the bone makes them more flexible.

48. Growth plates • A. allow bones to grow. • B. Allow arms to elongate. • C. Allow legs to elongate. • D. Allows the brain to get larger.

49. Growth plates • A. allow bones to grow. • B. Allow arms to elongate. • C. Allow legs to elongate. • D. Allows the brain to get larger.

50. The immovable joint found in the skull is known as a • A. sliding joint • B. fixed joint. • C. Hinge joint • D. Ball-and-socket joint