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- 1. Multiple Choice
What may lead to heart disease?
being obese
eating a high fibre diet
eating a low sugar diet
taking regular exercise
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a function of some white blood cells?
clotting of blood
production of antibodies
transport of carbon dioxide
transport of oxygen
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which tissue helps prevent the bones rubbing together at a joint?
cartilage
ligament
muscle
tendon
- 4. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows a joint.
Which correctly identifies X and Y?
X: tendon; Y: fluid
X: fluid; Y: cartilage
X: cartilage; Y: ligament
X: cartilage; Y: fluid
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the function of some white blood cells?
to produce antibodies
to produce platelets
to transport glucose
to transport oxygen
- 6. Multiple Choice
The graph shows the percentage of total deaths of women and men in one year that were due to heart disease.
The following three statements were made.
1. Men are more likely to die from heart disease as they get older.
2. Women are more likely to die from heart disease as they get older.
3. Above the age of 74, men are more likely than women to die from heart disease.
Which statements are conclusions that can be made from this data?
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
1 only
none of these statements
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement about veins is correct?
They carry blood away from the heart.
They all carry deoxygenated blood.
They have valves to prevent backflow.
They have thick muscular walls.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The graph shows how much exercise is needed to use the energy in a meal.
A man normally has a 400 kilocalorie lunch, but on a particular day he has a 600 kilocalorie lunch.
What is the number of minutes he must exercise to use up the extra energy?
40
60
80
100
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement is correct about all arteries?
They carry blood away from the heart.
They carry blood towards the heart.
They carry deoxygenated blood.
They carry oxygenated blood.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the function of the cartilage in a joint?
It allows smooth movement of bones.
It holds the bones firmly together.
It prevents dislocation of the joint.
It provides attachment points for muscles.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of these cause blood to clot?
antibodies
platelets
red blood cells
white blood cells
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which statements about veins are correct?
1. Veins have a wall which is a single cell thick to allow rapid diffusion.
2. Veins have a thick muscular wall which allows them to keep their shape.
3. Veins carry blood at a low pressure and contain valves to prevent backflow.
4. The veins have a large internal diameter so blood can flow easily.
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
3 and 4
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which statement explains why heart rate increases during exercise?
to take less carbon dioxide to the heart
to take less oxygen to the lungs
to take more carbon dioxide to the muscles
to take more oxygen to the muscles
- 14. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows a section through a joint.
Which structure is a tough, flexible, elastic tissue?
A
B
C
D
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is equal to heart rate?
blood pressure
breathing rate
pulse rate
speed of blood flow
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which part of the blood has its correct function shown?
A
B
C
D
- 17. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows a damaged bone.
Which word describes the damage to the bone?
dislocation
fracture
osteoporosis
sprain
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which tissue helps prevent the bones rubbing together at a joint?
cartilage
ligament
muscle
tendon
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a function of blood plasma?
To transport carbon dioxide and digested food substances
To produce heat energy to be transported to all parts of the body.
To produce platelets to prevent foreign bodies to enter the body in an injury.
To produce red blood cells to carry oxygen to cells for cellular respiration
- 20. Multiple Choice
Osteoporosis can be prevented by ensuring that our diet contains .........
vitamin C and iron
vitamin B and calcium
iron and calcium
vitamin D and calcium
- 21. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows the cross section of three different vessels.
Which of the following correctly identifies the three blood vessels?
X: artery; Y: capillary; Z: vein
X: artery; Y: vein; Z: capillary
X: vein; Y: artery; Z: capillary
X: capillary; Y: vein; Z: artery
- 22. Multiple Choice
A student fell and had a small cut on his knees.
What happens to the cut after that?
The blood vessels shrink and stop all blood from flowing.
The blood vessels swell and allow the germs to be removed from the area.
The platelets form clots to stop the bleeding and also prevent infection.
The platelets continue to let the bleeding take place so that the germs are removed from the body.
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