Practice Test – Science
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The diffusion of nutrients through the walls of the digestive system is critical to
homeostasis in the body. Where does the majority of this diffusion take place in the
digestive system? - ANSWERS-small intestine
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