10 Zoology - Cell & Body Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To control the entry and exit of substances

• To provide structural support to the cell

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

Which of the following is NOT a component of the circulatory system?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Blood vessels

• Stomach

What is the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Filtration

Which of the following is a function of the digestive system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To exchange gases with the environment

• To break down food into nutrients

• To remove waste from the blood

What is the main difference between animal cells and plant cells?

• Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have mitochondria, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.

Which body system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

What is osmoregulation?

• The process of producing energy within cells

• The regulation of body temperature

• The control of water balance within an organism

• The movement of oxygen from the lungs to the blood

Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Cell wall

• Lysosomes

What is the role of the respiratory system?

• To digest and absorb nutrients

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To exchange gases with the environment

• To control body movements

Which process describes the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Endocytosis