Glencoe Science Level Green

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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