Biology TEKS Correlations
(10) Science concepts. The student knows that, at all levels of nature, living
systems are found within other living systems, each with its own boundary and
limits. The student is expected to:
(A)interpret the functions of systems in organisms including circulatory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, respiratory, muscular, excretory, and immune;
21.
The lungs of mammals are more complex than those of reptiles, amphibians, or fish. This allows mammals to
take in more oxygen. The mammalian heart also had to evolve to —
A.
B.
C.
D.
move materials efficiently to and from tissues
control the operation of organ systems
transport and eliminate waste from cells
protect cells from water loss
This item is an example of how different TEKS can overlap. Though this item is keyed to
Biology TEKS (10)(A), function of organ systems, it also could address Biology TEKS (7)(B), a
result of natural selection. Student should see how the topics of biology are all interrelated.
22.
Which of the following most likely explains why some burn victims die from infections?
A.
B.
C.
D.
23.
White blood cells are damaged by heat.
The damage to the skin prevents it from providing protection.
Viruses know when damages to a system happen.
The body’s ability to produce antibodies is affected by skin damage.
Which statement best describes the circulatory system of most vertebrates?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A web-like structure that provides support while protecting vital organs.
A series of ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
A network of tissues that carry nutrients and oxygen through the body.
A complex of cell membranes that transport materials made by the cell.
Item 23 is from Region VII Education Service Center’s TEKS Assessment Generator test bank. Used with permission.
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24.
Animal
Average Length of Digestive
System
Trophic
Level
Average Animal
Mass
Q
259 cm
Herbivore
8.5 kg
R
115 cm
Carnivore
9.4 kg
S
231 cm
Herbivore
7.6 kg
T
123 cm
Carnivore
10.2 kg
The data above was used to compare the average length of an animal’s digestive system to its trophic level.
Which statement is best supported by this data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Trophic level and digestive system length are inversely related.
Herbivores have longer digestive systems than carnivores.
The length of a carnivore’s digestive system is directly related to its mass.
The length of the digestive system is related to the animal’s location.
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