Ch. 9&11

What is a plant tissue? A. A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function B. A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function C. A group of systems work together to perform a specific function D. There is no such thing as a plant tissue; tissues are only found in animals.

A. A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function

What type of animal tissue contains blood, cartilage, and bone? A. Connective B. Muscle C. Nervous D. Epithelial

A. Connective

What is the key adaptation of angiosperms that allowed these plants to dominate the landscape? A. Flowers B. Spores C. Cones D. Cotyledons

A. Flowers

What is the reproductive organ of angiosperms? A. Flowers B. Seeds C. Cones D. Fruits

A. Flowers

What structure of angiosperms attracts animals as a way to disperse seeds? A. Fruit B. Flower C. Anther D. Sepals

A. Fruit

What does a gametophyte produce? A. Haploid gametes B. Diploid spores C. Haploid spores D. Diploid gametes

A. Haploid gametes

Where do plants typically store their starches and sugars for later use? A. In the roots B. In the flowers C. In the stems D. In the leaves

A. In the roots

What do gymnosperms and angiosperms have in common? A. Seeds B. Flowers C. Spores D. None of these

A. Seeds

Organs are made up of ________ type(s) of tissue. A. Two or more B. One C. Two D. At least five

A. Two or more

What is the main purpose of flowers? A. To attract predators B. To attract pollinators C. To attract attention in the landscape D. To be pleasing to the human eye

B. To attract pollinators

Blood calcium level regulation controlled by the release of hormones when blood calcium levels change is an example of _____________. A. digestion B. a negative feedback mechanism C. diabetes D. a positive feedback mechanism

B. a negative feedback mechanism

Organs are made up of ________ to perform a specific function. A. the one type of cells B. different types of tissues C. one type of tissues D. different types of cells

B. different types of tissues

What is the main role of red blood cells? A. Carry sugars B. Aid blood in clotting C. Carry oxygen D. Fight off infections

C. Carry oxygen

The cardiovascular system consists of ________. A. The heart B. The blood C. The blood vessels D. All of the above are parts of the cardiovascular system

D. All of the above are parts of the cardiovascular system

Blood types A, B, AB, and O are determined by ________. A. carbohydrates on the surface of the white blood cells B. the capacity of the blood to respond to infections C. the capacity of the blood to respond to transfusions D. carbohydrates on the surface of the red blood cells

D. carbohydrates on the surface of the red blood cells

The spinal cord is part of the ________ nervous system. A. autonomic B. peripheral C. somatic D. central

D. central

Most of our food crops come from angiosperms. True False

True

What is a plant organ? A. A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function B. A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function C. A group of systems that work together to perform a specific function D. There is no such thing as a plant organ; organs are only found in animals.

A. A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function

What is the order in which the four major groups of plants evolved, from the most ancient to the most recent origin? A. Bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms B. Angiosperms, gymnosperms, bryophytes, and seedless vascular plants C. Seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, bryophytes, and angiosperms D. Gymnosperms, bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, and angiosperms

A. Bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms

What is the correct organization in plants, from smallest to largest? A. Cells, tissues, tissue systems, organs B. Cells, organs, tissues, tissue systems C. Tissues, organs, tissue systems, cells D. Cells, organs, tissue systems, tissues

A. Cells, tissues, tissue systems, organs

How is diabetes linked with homeostasis? A. Diabetes results from the body not responding with a negative feedback to the level of glucose in the blood. B. Diabetes results from the body responding too strongly to the level of glucose in the blood. C. Diabetes results from the body having a positive-feedback response to the level of glucose in the blood. D. Diabetes is not linked with homeostasis.

A. Diabetes results from the body not responding with a negative feedback to the level of glucose in the blood.

If the phloem in a tree trunk were to become blocked, how would this affect the plant? A. Sugars could not be transported from leaves to roots. B. Sugars could not be made. C. Water could not be sent to the roots. D. The leaves would dry out.

A. Sugars could not be transported from leaves to roots.

What is the main role of the peripheral nervous system? A. To convey information to and from the central nervous system B. To transport hormones C. To receive information D. To serve as a back up to the central nervous system

A. To convey information to and from the central nervous system

Which of the following plant adaptations is shared by seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms? A. Vascular tissue B. Seeds C. Flowers D. Seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms do not share any plant adaptations.

A. Vascular tissue

The male part of the flower is the ________. A. stamen B. petal C. sepal D. carpel

A. stamen

The pollen tube grows from the ________ to the ________, where it eventually fertilizes the egg. A. stigma; ovule B. anther; style C. sepal; filament D. petal; ovary

A. stigma; ovule

What is a fruit? A. The protective endosperm B. A mature ovary C. A plant embryo D. A swollen plant zygote

B. A mature ovary

Which of the following statements about bones is false? A. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage between bones wears down. B. Bones are dry and dead, made up of calcium and connective fibers with a few blood vessels running through them. C. Bones are living organs with multiple tissue types and multiple cell types. D. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

B. Bones are dry and dead, made up of calcium and connective fibers with a few blood vessels running through them.

What are the three tissue systems of plants contained in each plant organ, such as leaves? A. Dermal, cell wall, and vascular tissue systems B. Dermal, ground, and vascular tissue systems C. Ground, mesophyll, and vascular tissue systems D. Ground, germ, and vascular tissue systems

B. Dermal, ground, and vascular tissue systems

Which of the following statements about digestion is true? A. Digestion is the same thing as ingestion. B. Digestion can be both mechanical and chemical, and it occurs both in the mouth and in the stomach. C. Digestion occurs only in the stomach. D. Mechanical digestion occurs only in the stomach; chemical digestion occurs only in the mouth.

B. Digestion can be both mechanical and chemical, and it occurs both in the mouth and in the stomach.

Which of the following components is part of a plant's shoot system? A. Root nodules B. Flowers C. Mycorrhizae D. Taproots

B. Flowers

All plant life cycles consist of an alternation of generations. What is the haploid stage of a plant life cycle called? A. Sporophyte B. Gametophyte C. Bryophyte D. Spore capsule

B. Gametophyte

What is the role of the epithelium? A. Provides the padding between the joints B. Helps protect the body from the external environment C. Contracts to create body movement D. Transmits electrical signals throughout the body

B. Helps protect the body from the external environment

Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle? A. Lengthens when it contracts B. Is controlled by involuntary nervous signals C. Is involved in voluntary movements D. Found in heart tissue

B. Is controlled by involuntary nervous signals

What is the correct hierarchy of organization, from biggest to smallest, in your body? A. Organism, tissue, organ, organ system, cell B. Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell C. Organism, organ, organ system, tissue, cell D. Organism, tissue, organ system, organ, cell

B. Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

The respiratory system exchanges which gases? A. Oxygen is inhaled and exhaled, the gas exchange does not include carbon dioxide. B. Oxygen is inhaled, while carbon dioxide is exhaled. C. Carbon dioxide is inhaled, while oxygen is exhaled. D. Both oxygen and carbon dioxide are inhaled, and only carbon dioxide is exhaled.

B. Oxygen is inhaled, while carbon dioxide is exhaled.

What is a carpel? A. The pollen-producing reproductive structure B. The egg-producing reproductive structure C. The endosperm that provides nourishment to the embryo D. The structure that contains filaments and anther

B. The egg-producing reproductive structure

What is an action potential? A. The collection of dendrites that make up a neuron B. The electric signal used by neurons to transfer information C. The potential that your body has to complete a movement D. The movement of hormones in your body

B. The electric signal used by neurons to transfer information

While mosses can cover a significant area of land, they are never more than a few centimeters tall. Why do they not grow tall? A. They don't get enough sunlight to grow tall. B. They have no vascular system, so they cannot transport water over long distances. C. They are annuals and simply don't live long enough to get very tall. D. Herbivores constantly eat them to the ground.

B. They have no vascular system, so they cannot transport water over long distances.

A sporophyte is ________. A. haploid B. diploid C. both diploid and haploid depending on the generation D. neither diploid nor haploid

B. diploid

Some fish-such as salmon-hatch in fresh water, move to the ocean to mature, and return to fresh water to reproduce. The concentration of sodium in the blood of the fish does not change very much when they swim from a river to the sea or return to the river. This is an example of ______________. A. diffusion B. homeostasis C. positive feedback D. disequilibrium

B. homeostasis

Tissues are made up of ________ that work together to perform a function. A. different cells B. similar cells C. organ systems D. organs

B. similar cells

What carries a signal from one neuron to the next? A. An axon B. A hormone C. A neurotransmitter D. A dendrite

C. A neurotransmitter

Why must mosses live in moist environments? A. Because they are pollinated by fish and aquatic insects B. Because they grow as a mat C. Because they depend on water to reproduce D. Because they lack a waxy outer layer

C. Because they depend on water to reproduce

Which of the following is a major protein found in muscles? A. Myosin B. Actin C. Both actin and myosin D. Neither actin nor myosin.

C. Both actin and myosin

Digestion is ________. A. Only chemical B. Only mechanical C. Both mechanical and chemical D. Neither mechanical nor chemical

C. Both mechanical and chemical

Which are the thinnest blood vessels? A. Arterioles B. Bronchioles C. Capillaries D. Venules

C. Capillaries

Which of the following is the most recent plant adaptation to have evolved? A. Seeds B. Vascular system C. Flowers D. Cones

C. Flowers

What type of connective tissue connects bones together? A. Sutures B. Tendons C. Ligaments D. Disks

C. Ligaments

Connective tissue is the most variable of the tissue types. Which one of the following is not categorized as connective tissue? A. Fat B. Blood C. Muscle D. Bone

C. Muscle

Match the correct structure with its correct tissue. A. Cartilage is a type of epithelial tissue. B. Muscle fibers are a part of connective tissue. C. Neurons make up the nervous tissue. D. Blood make up epithelial tissue.

C. Neurons make up the nervous tissue.

________ refers to the function of a body part, while ________ refers to the structure of a body part. A. Anatomy; physiology B. Biology; zoology C. Physiology; anatomy D. Zoology; biology

C. Physiology; anatomy

Which of the following describe the integumentary system? A. Smooth and skeletal muscles B. Heart and blood vessels C. Skin, nails, hair D. Stomach, liver, intestines

C. Skin, nails, hair

Why are roots essential for terrestrial plants? A. Roots are not essential for plants, as plants can function without roots. B. They allow plants to obtain sun energy. C. They absorb water and minerals needed for growth. D. They absorb carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis.

C. They absorb water and minerals needed for growth.

Which of the following is the correct order of plant adaptations, from oldest adaptation to youngest adaptation? A. Flowers, seeds, vascular tissue B. Vascular tissue, flowers, seeds C. Vascular tissue, seeds, flowers D. Seeds, flowers, vascular tissue

C. Vascular tissue, seeds, flowers

Which of the following blood cells fights infections? A. Platelets B. Fibrin C. White blood cells D. Red blood cells

C. White blood cells

What is xylem? A. Xylem is a plant tissue system responsible for performing photosynthesis. B. Xylem is a plant organ responsible for gas exchange. C. Xylem is a plant tissue responsible for transport of water and dissolved minerals. D. Xylem is a plant tissue system that forms an outer protective covering.

C. Xylem is a plant tissue responsible for transport of water and dissolved minerals.

The blood, blood vessels, and heart in a human constitute __________. A. a tissue B. connective tissue C. an organ system D. an organ

C. an organ system

Plants are ________. A. unicellular protists B. multicellular prokaryotes C. multicellular eukaryotes D. unicellular prokaryotes

C. multicellular eukaryotes

Response to a stimulus, such that the effect of the stimulus is counteracted, is called a ________ feedback. A. complementary B. complex C. negative D. positive

C. negative

What are some challenges land plants face compared to life in the water? A. Staying upright against the pull of gravity B. Obtaining resources from the air and soil instead of from water C. Obtaining and retaining moisture D. All of the above are challenges faced by land plants.

D. All of the above are challenges faced by land plants.

Epithelial tissues covers ________. A. the outer layer of skin B. the outer lining of blood vessels C. the outer lining of intestines D. All of the above are covered by epithelial tissues

D. All of the above are covered by epithelial tissues

Which of the following is a similarity between male and female reproductive systems? A. They both store gametes. B. They both produce haploid gametes. C. They both release gametes. D. All of the above are similarities between the two systems.

D. All of the above are similarities between the two systems.

Which types of plants contain vascular tissues? A. All plants contain vascular tissues. B. Both gymnosperms and flowering plants contain vascular tissues. C. Only flowering plants contain vascular tissues. D. All plants except bryophytes contain vascular tissues.

D. All plants except bryophytes contain vascular tissues.

How does a plant's cuticle allow it to live on land? A. By preventing the gametes from drying out B. By increasing structural support C. By absorbing nutrients from the soil D. By preventing water loss

D. By preventing water loss

Which of the following is an organ system? A. The heart B. Blood vessels C. Epithelial tissue D. Circulatory system

D. Circulatory system

What plant group has the largest number of living species? A. Seedless, nonvascular plants B. Seedless vascular plants C. Cone-bearing plants D. Flowering plants

D. Flowering plants

Which is not an adaptation of the gymnosperms? A. Seeds B. Pollen C. Cones D. Flowers

D. Flowers

What does the vascular system do in plants? A. It protects the plant's reproductive systems. B. It is the main site of photosynthesis in plants. C. It is the main system that prevents dehydration in plants. D. It allows for the transport of water, sugar and minerals.

D. It allows for the transport of water, sugar and minerals

Match the structures with their appropriate functions: A. Roots allow plants to obtain water, nutrients and glucose, while shoots allow plants to obtain sunlight. B. Roots allow plants to obtain glucose, while shoots allow plants to obtain sunlight and water. C. Roots allow plants to obtain carbon dioxide and water, while shoots allow plants to obtain nutrients and oxygen. D. Roots allow plants to obtain water and nutrients, while shoots allow plants to obtain gases and sunlight.

D. Roots allow plants to obtain water and nutrients, while shoots allow plants to obtain gases and sunlight.

A _____________________ shortens when sliding filaments move over each other in muscle contraction. A. Tendon B. Actin C. Myosin D. Sarcomere

D. Sarcomere

What are hormones? A. They are chemicals that affect cells right next to where they are produced. B. They are chemicals transported in the blood that affect all cells similarly. C. They are carbohydrates on the surface of red blood cells that affect targeted cells throughout the body. D. They are chemicals transported in the blood that affect target cells throughout the body.

D. They are chemicals transported in the blood that affect target cells throughout the body.

What characteristic do plants, algae, and some bacteria have in common that is not shared with fungi or animals? A. They have cell walls. B. They contain mycorrhizae. C. They have spores. D. They can do photosynthesis.

D. They can do photosynthesis.

The urinary system ________. A. filters toxins out of the bloodstreams B. maintains water balance in the body C. produces and excretes urine D. all of the above are roles of the urinary system

D. all of the above are roles of the urinary system

The most important adaptation that differentiates angiosperms from other types of plants is their __________. A. mycorrhizae B. cones C. seeds D. flowers

D. flowers

Maintaining a steady-state internal environment, despite a changing external environment, is called ________. A. biofeedback B. bioregulation C. heterostasis D. homeostasis

D. homeostasis