Glencoe Science Level Red

Chapter 19: The Human Body

Standardized Test Practice

1
Where is the egg in the diagram?

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A)Fallopian tube
B)uterus
C)ovary
D)vagina
2
If the egg is fertilized, which of the following can happen next?

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A)Menstruation will begin.
B)Ovulation will begin.
C)The cell will begin dividing.
D)The uterus lining will break down.
3
Which of the following affects the color of a person's skin?
A)blood type
B)melanin
C)melatonin
D)hormones
4
Which of the following is an organ of the digestive system?
A)diaphragm
B)gallbladder
C)kidney
D)thyroid
5
Where in the body does most digestion and absorption of food take place?
A)small intestine
B)stomach
C)large intestine
D)mouth
6
Which of the following helps cushion internal body organs?
A)carbohydrates
B)proteins
C)vitamins
D)lipids
7
Which of the following organs is not involved in excreting wastes from the body?
A)anus
B)lungs
C)skin
D)heart
8
During urination, urine passes from the bladder to the
A)kidney and then out of the body.
B)urethra and then out of the body.
C)ureter and then out of the body.
D)to the blood stream and then out of the body.
9
Which of these lines of defense does not target specific pathogens?
A)antibodies
B)cilia
C)mucus
D)saliva
10
The diagram shows the menstrual cycle. Which part of the diagram corresponds to menstrual flow?

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A)phase 2
B)day 14
C)day 28
D)phase 1
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