1. Which of the following is a type of joint that allows rotational movement?
a) Hinge joint
b) Ball-and-socket joint
c) Fixed joint
d) Suture joint
2. What is the function of the hormone adrenaline in the body’s response to stress?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys
d) Preparing the body for “fight or flight” responses
3. Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
a) Producing insulin
b) Regulating body temperature
c) Carrying oxygen in the blood
d) Fighting infections and draining excess fluids
4. What is the role of the enzyme lipase in the digestive system?
a) Breaking down carbohydrates
b) Breaking down fats
c) Producing bile
d) Absorbing nutrients
5. Which of the following is a function of the hormone thyroxine?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating the growth of bones and tissues
c) Initiating labor during childbirth
d) Controlling heart rate
6. What is the process by which plants release excess water vapor through small openings on their leaves?
a) Osmosis
b) Transpiration
c) Diffusion
d) Fermentation
7. Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue that is under voluntary control?
a) Smooth muscle
b) Cardiac muscle
c) Skeletal muscle
d) Connective tissue
8. What is the function of the thymus gland in the immune system?
a) Producing antibodies
b) Filtering blood and removing damaged blood cells
c) Regulating calcium levels in the blood
d) Maturation of T-cells
9. Which of the following is a function of the hormone oxytocin?
a) Regulating blood pressure
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor and promoting bonding
d) Controlling metabolic rate
10. What is the name of the hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood sugar levels?
a) Glucagon
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Prolactin
11. Which of the following is a type of tissue that covers and protects body surfaces?
a) Connective tissue
b) Nervous tissue
c) Muscle tissue
d) Epithelial tissue
12. What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Energy production
c) Storage of genetic material
d) Cellular respiration
13. Which of the following is a function of the hormone estrogen?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating growth of bones and tissues
c) Initiating labor during childbirth
d) Controlling heart rate
14. What is the process by which water is moved from the roots to the leaves of a plant?
a) Transpiration
b) Osmosis
c) Photosynthesis
d) Respiration
15. Which of the following is a function of the hormone testosterone?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating the growth of bones and tissues
c) Initiating labor during childbirth
d) Developing male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics
16. What is the purpose of the mucus lining in the stomach?
a) Producing digestive enzymes
b) Protecting the stomach lining from acidic contents
c) Absorbing nutrients
d) Initiating contractions during labor
17. Which of the following is a function of the hormone insulin?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor
d) Controlling heart rate
18. What is the name of the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose?
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Fermentation
19. Which of the following is a type of gland that releases hormones directly into the bloodstream?
a) Exocrine gland
b) Endocrine gland
c) Sweat gland
d) Salivary gland
20. What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Producing mucus
c) Storing air
d) Aiding in breathing
21. Which of the following is a function of the hormone prolactin?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor
d) Controlling heart rate
22. What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
a) Absorption of nutrients
b) Production of digestive enzymes
c) Storage of bile
d) Regulation of blood sugar levels
23. Which of the following is a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the immune response by engulfing and digesting pathogens?
a) Neutrophil
b) Erythrocyte
c) Platelet
d) Monocyte
24. What is the role of the hormone melatonin in the body?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor
d) Regulating sleep-wake cycles
25. Which of the following is a function of the hormone cortisol?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor
d) Responding to stress and inflammation
26. What is the purpose of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle in the heart?
a) Preventing backflow of blood into the atrium
b) Regulating blood pressure
c) Producing red blood cells
d) Pumping blood to the body
27. Which of the following is a type of passive transport that involves the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
a) Diffusion
b) Osmosis
c) Active transport
d) Endocytosis
28. What is the role of the hormone progesterone during pregnancy?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor
d) Maintaining the uterine lining
29. Which of the following is a function of the hormone antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
a) Regulating blood sugar levels
b) Stimulating milk production
c) Initiating contractions during labor
d) Promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys
30. What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
a) Absorption of nutrients
b) Production of digestive enzymes
c) Storage of bile
d) Detoxification and metabolism
Answers:
1. b) Ball-and-socket joint
2. d) Preparing the body for “fight or flight” responses
3. d) Fighting infections and draining excess fluids
4. b) Breaking down fats
5. b) Stimulating growth of bones and tissues
6. b) Transpiration
7. c) Skeletal muscle
8. d) Maturation of T-cells
9. c) Initiating contractions during labor and promoting bonding
10. a) Glucagon
11. d) Epithelial tissue
12. a) Protein synthesis
13. b) Stimulating growth of bones and tissues
14. a) Transpiration
15. d) Developing male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics
16. b) Protecting the stomach lining from acidic contents
17. a) Regulating blood sugar levels
18. c) Photosynthesis
19. b) Endocrine gland
20. d) Aiding in breathing
21. b) Stimulating milk production
22. a) Absorption of nutrients
23. a) Neutrophil
24. d) Regulating sleep-wake cycles
25. d) Responding to stress and inflammation
26. a) Preventing backflow of blood into the atrium
27. b) Osmosis
28. d) Maintaining the uterine lining
29. d) Promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys
30. d) Detoxification and metabolism