Practice Test – Science
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As soon as an invader, known as a(n) _____, enters the body, the body begins to fight.
- ANSWERS-pathogen
Where is skeletal muscle found? - ANSWERS-attached to bones
If a person smells something sweet, what form of information is this initially perceived as
in the nervous system? - ANSWERS-sensory
, While hiking, a person is startled after encountering a bear. Her palms get sweaty and
her heart starts racing. Which part of her nervous system was directly stimulated? -
ANSWERS-sympathetic
Which of the following types of tissues include cells of the immune system and of the
blood? - ANSWERS-connective tissue
Which best describes homeostasis? - ANSWERS-A relatively constant environment
within the body
Fertilization (the fusing of one sperm and an ovum) results in a(n) _________. -
ANSWERS-zygote
Which of the following are included in the male reproductive system? - ANSWERS-the
penis and epididymis
What structure plays a role in air conduction? - ANSWERS-trachea
What body system is the skeletal system most closely associated with when
hematopoises happens? - ANSWERS-Cardiovascular system
What is the final structure through which urine must travel to empty out of the body? -
ANSWERS-urethra
Which sequence describes the hierarchy level of biological organization? - ANSWERS-
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Which example is part of the scientific method? - ANSWERS-A researcher analyzes
how many plants respond well to a new fertilizer.
What standard is used to make comparisons in experiments? - ANSWERS-control
group
Why did it take many years for the cell theory to be developed? - ANSWERS-
Advancements in microscopy took place slowly.
What organelle is only associated with plant cells? - ANSWERS-cell wall
Which of the following is supported by the cell theory? - ANSWERS-Cells are alive and
recognized as the building blocks for life.
What raw inorganic material would an autotroph most likely use to create chemical
energy for growth? - ANSWERS-minerals in soil
When would a cell most likely contain the most nucleotides? - ANSWERS-G1