Content Benchmark L.12.B.2
Students know the human body has a specialized anatomy and physiology composed of a
hierarchical arrangement of differentiated cells. E/S
Sample Test Questions
1st Item specification: Identify human body systems and describe their general functions.
Depth of Knowledge Level 1
1.
What is the name of the muscle located below the lungs that controls breathing?
A.
Diaphragm
B.
Quadricep
C.
Liver
D. Trachea
2.
The heart and blood vessels work cooperatively to form what system?
A.
Digestive
B.
Circulatory
C.
Endocrine
D. Excretory
3.
What is the name of the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
A.
Small intestine
B.
Large Intestine
C.
Esophagus
D. Trachea
4. The human body releases gases during the process of respiration. What option lists the
gases that escape the mouth or nose during exhalation?
A. CO2 and O2
B. CO2 and water vapor
C. CO2, water vapor, and O2
D. CO and water vapor
Depth of Knowledge Level 2
5.
If a parasite invades and irritates the small intestine of an animal, what effect will it most
likely have on the body?
A.
Increases water retention.
B.
Disrupts balance and causes blindness.
C.
Decreases white blood cell count.
D. Interferes with nutrient absorption.
6. If an individual is born without an epiglottis, what will most likely be the consequence?
The individual will
A.
B.
C.
D.
have difficulty with their inner ear and maintaining their balance.
be unable to prevent substances from entering the trachea when swallowing.
have problems regulating the pH of their blood.
be susceptible to infections of the digestive tract.
2nd Item Specification: Identify the relationship among cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
and organisms and know their hierarchical order.
Depth of Knowledge Level 1
7.
8.
Which of the following lists the structural units of the body from smallest to largest?
A.
Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
B.
Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell
C.
Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organ System, Organism
D. Cell, Organ, Tissue, Organism, Organ System
A neuron is a type of cell found in what type of tissue?
A.
Nervous
B.
Muscle
C.
Epithelial
D. Connective
Depth of Knowledge Level 2
9.
An individual is born with a hole in the septum of their heart between the two atria.
Which of the following explain why this condition may be harmful?
A.
The person will have high blood pressure.
B.
The person will have low blood pressure.
C.
The cells of the body may not get enough oxygen.
D. The blood will not flow to the lungs for gas exchange.
10.
The advantage of a closed circulatory system over an open circulatory system is that
A.
a closed circulatory system prevents blood from leaking out of the body.
B.
blood is able to be pumped by a muscular heart in a closed system.
C.
lungs are able to function in animals with closed circulatory systems.
D. blood moves more efficiently through the tubes of the closed circulatory system.
Content Benchmark L.12.B.2
Students know the human body has a specialized anatomy and physiology composed of a
hierarchical arrangement of differentiated cells. E/S
Answers to Sample Test Questions
1. A, DOK Level 1
2. B, DOK Level 1
3. C, DOK Level 1
4. C, DOK Level 1
5. D, DOK Level 2
6. B, DOK Level 2
7. A, DOK Level 1
8. A, DOK Level 1
9. C, DOK Level 2
10. D, DOK Level 2