Human Biology Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of the Human Body

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the respiratory system?

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Liver

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Trachea

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Diaphragm

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Lungs

Question 2

The primary function of the circulatory system is to:

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Transport oxygen and nutrients

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Protect the body from infection

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Regulate body temperature

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Produce hormones

Question 3

Which organ is responsible for producing bile?

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Liver

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Pancreas

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Gallbladder

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Small intestine

Question 4

The primary role of the kidneys in the excretory system is to:

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Filter waste products from the blood

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Absorb nutrients from food

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Produce hormones

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Regulate blood pressure

Question 5

Which of the following hormones regulates blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

Question 6

The main function of the nervous system is to:

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Communicate and coordinate body functions

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Regulate body temperature

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Fight infection

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Produce energy

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a genetic disorder?

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Sickle cell anemia

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Influenza

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Diabetes

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Asthma

Question 8

The primary function of DNA is to:

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Store genetic information

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Produce proteins

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Transport oxygen

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Regulate metabolism

Question 9

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Lysosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

Question 10

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

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Insulin

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Adrenaline

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Thyroxine

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Glucagon

Question 11

Which part of the brain is involved in controlling voluntary muscle movement?

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Cerebral cortex

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Brainstem

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

Question 12

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

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Red blood cells

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Platelets

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Plasma

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White blood cells

Question 13

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Glycolysis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

Question 14

Which sequence represents the correct order of the cell cycle stages?

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G1, S, G2, M

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G2, S, M, G1

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M, G1, S, G2

Question 15

What is the genetic material in humans?

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DNA

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RNA

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Lipids

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Proteins

Question 16

Which microorganism is associated with the common cold?

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Rhinovirus

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Influenza virus

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Bacteria

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Fungi

Question 17

What is the main function of the liver in the human body?

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Detoxifying the blood

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Regulating blood pressure

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Storing bile

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Producing enzymes

Question 18

Which type of immunity involves a specific response to a particular pathogen?

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Adaptive immunity

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Passive immunity

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Innate immunity

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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Digestion

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Protecting internal organs

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Supporting the body's framework

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Movement

Question 20

Which organ is responsible for synthesizing the majority of red blood cells?

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Bone marrow

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Liver

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Thymus

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Spleen

Question 21

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating glucose levels in the bloodstream?

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Cortisol

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Glucagon

Question 22

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the stomach and intestines?

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Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Epithelial muscle

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Cardiac muscle

Question 23

Which metabolic process is responsible for converting food into cellular energy?

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Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Glycolysis

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Excretion

Question 24

Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying the blood?

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Pancreas

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Spleen

Question 25

Which type of cell is characterized by the presence of a nucleus bound by a nuclear envelope, and membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cell

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Animal cell

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Prokaryotic cell

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Plant cell

Question 26

Which component forms the main structural framework of the cell membrane?

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Phospholipids

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Nucleic acids

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

Question 27

Which inheritance pattern is characterized by both alleles of a gene being fully expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygous individual?

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Codominance

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Recessive

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Incomplete dominance

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Dominance

Question 28

Which of the following organ systems is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

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Circulatory System

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Digestive System

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Respiratory System

Question 29

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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Provides support and structure to the body

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Transmits nerve impulses

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Regulates blood sugar levels

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Filters waste products

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue found in the human body?

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Connective Tissue

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Skeletal Muscle

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Cardiac Muscle

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Smooth Muscle

Question 31

The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body is called:

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Digestion

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Excretion

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Respiration

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Circulation

Question 32

The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the lungs and the blood occurs in the:

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Alveoli

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Diaphragm

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Trachea

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Bronchi

Question 33

What is the function of the endocrine system?

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Produces and secretes hormones that regulate various bodily functions

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Transmits nerve impulses

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Filters waste products from the blood

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?

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Transports oxygen throughout the body

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Processes sensory information

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Controls voluntary and involuntary movements

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Regulates body temperature

Question 35

The process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy is called:

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Cellular Respiration

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Osmosis

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Photosynthesis

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Dehydration Synthesis

Question 36

The smallest functional unit of life is:

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Cell

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Organ System

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Organ

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Tissue

Question 37

A patient is experiencing a fever and chills. Which of the following is most likely the reason?

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The body is fighting an infection

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The patient is experiencing a hormonal imbalance

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The patient is allergic to something

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The patient is dehydrated

Question 38

Which of the following organ systems is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body?

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Circulatory System

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Nervous System

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Respiratory System

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Digestive System

Question 39

A patient presents with difficulty breathing and a persistent cough. Which organ system is most likely affected?

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Respiratory System

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Urinary System

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Skeletal System

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Lymphatic System

Question 40

What is the primary role of the endocrine system?

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To regulate bodily functions through hormone secretion

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To provide structural support and movement

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To break down food and absorb nutrients

Question 41

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements like walking and lifting objects?

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Skeletal Muscle

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Cardiac Muscle

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Smooth Muscle

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Nervous Tissue

Question 42

What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Transport oxygen to body tissues

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Clot blood to prevent excessive bleeding

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Transport nutrients from the digestive system

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Fight infections and diseases

Question 43

Which structure in the digestive system is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?

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Small Intestine

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Stomach

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Esophagus

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Large Intestine

Question 44

What is the function of nephrons in the kidneys?

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Filter blood and produce urine

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Break down red blood cells and recycle iron

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Store and release glucose into the bloodstream

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Produce hormones that regulate blood pressure

Question 45

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

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Sympathetic Nervous System

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Central Nervous System

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Somatic Nervous System

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 46

What is the role of the pancreas in maintaining homeostasis?

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Regulates blood sugar levels by secreting insulin and glucagon

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Stores and releases calcium for bone health

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Produces bile to aid in fat digestion

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Transporting oxygen throughout the body

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Providing support and structure for the body

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Protecting internal organs from damage

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Producing blood cells in the bone marrow

Question 48

Which of the following is the main structural component of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids

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Nucleic acids

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Proteins

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Carbohydrates

Question 49

What is the function of the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and remove waste products

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To regulate body temperature

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To protect the body from infection

Question 50

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

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Kidney

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Pancreas

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Liver

Question 51

What type of joint allows for a wide range of movement, such as in the shoulder and hip?

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Pivot joint

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Hinge joint

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Sliding joint

Question 52

Which hormone is produced by the pancreas and helps regulate blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Epinephrine

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Cortisol

Question 53

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis

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Respiration

Question 54

Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms?

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They maintain homeostasis

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They have a definite shape

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They are all unicellular

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They are made of water

Question 55

What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating and testing hypotheses

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A series of experiments to prove a hypothesis

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A way to gather information about a topic

Question 56

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Coal

Question 57

What is the name of the theory that explains the origin of the universe?

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Big Bang Theory

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Relativity Theory

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Theory of Evolution

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Quantum Theory