ASSET Practice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the heart?

• To take in deoxygenated blood from various parts of the body

• To purify deoxygenated blood

• To pump oxygenated blood to various parts of the body

• To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs

Answer explanation

Heart is muscular organ which primarily receives and pumps blood while blood is oxygenated in the lungs (alveoli)

Maya is studying the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy. What is this process called?

• Breathing

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Cellular respiration

Answer explanation

The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy is called cellular respiration.

Which type of teeth are used for cutting and biting food?

• Incisors and canines

• Wisdom teeth

• Molars and premolars

• Front teeth and back teeth

Answer explanation

Incisors and canines are used for cutting and biting food.

What is the function of the small intestine in the human digestive system?

• Regulation of blood sugar levels

• Storage of waste

• Absorption of nutrients

• Production of stomach acid

Answer explanation

The small intestine in the human digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A rock eroding over time

• A tree losing its leaves in the fall

• A fish swimming in the ocean

Answer explanation

A bird migrating south for the winter is an example of a behavioral adaptation. This behavior allows the bird to survive in different climates and find food and shelter.

Which of the following help the raw materials for photosynthesis reach the cells of the leaf?

• Xylem only

• Stomata only

• Both xylem and stomata

• Xylem, phloem & stomata

Answer explanation

Xylem transports water and stomata facilitates diffusion of carbon dioxide gas

Which gas is used by plants in the process of respiration during night?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Answer explanation

Plants use oxygen to oxidise food and release energy.

What is the function of the large intestine in the human digestive system?

• Digesting food and breaking it down into nutrients

• Absorbing water and electrolytes, and storing waste

• Transporting nutrients to the rest of the body

• Producing enzymes for chemical digestion

Answer explanation

The large intestine in the human digestive system absorbs water and electrolytes, and stores waste.

Olivia, Isla, and Evelyn are at a picnic. Which type of teeth are used for grinding and crushing food?

• Molars

• Incisors

• Canines

• Premolars

Answer explanation

Molars are used for grinding and crushing food.

What is an example of a structural adaptation?

• Migration in birds

• Camouflage in animals

• Hibernation in plants

• Photosynthesis in bacteria

Answer explanation

Camouflage in animals is an example of a structural adaptation. It allows animals to blend into their surroundings, providing them with protection from predators.