Glencoe Science Level Blue

Chapter 3: Interactions of Human Systems

Standardized Test Practice

1
What is shown in the diagram?

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A)organ
B)cell
C)organ system
D)tissue
2
Which of the following is not part of the nervous system?
A)lungs
B)brain
C)nerves
D)spinal cord
3
Which organ system controls homeostasis in the body by releasing hormones?
A)lymphatic system
B)nervous system
C)endocrine system
D)immune system
4
In which of the following parts of the body are alveoli found?
A)heart
B)small intestine
C)kidneys
D)lungs
5
Which structures help the small intestine absorb nutrients during digestion?
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)glomeruli
D)villi
6
The structure shown in the illustration is part of which body system? [458_STP_Questions_ta2]
A)endocrine
B)circulatory
C)integumentary
D)urinary
7
Which of the following processes does not occur in the structure shown in the illustration?

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A)filtration
B)reabsorption
C)digestion
D)secretion
8
Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?
A)blood clotting
B)contraction of the uterus during childbirth
C)sneezing
D)regulation of blood sugar levels
9
Which of the following is a primary source of the mineral fluorine?
A)fruit
B)dairy products
C)whole-grain cereals
D)fluoridated water
10
Which organic compound makes up hereditary material?
A)nucleic acids
B)carbohydrates
C)lipids
D)proteins
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