Glencoe Chapter Life Science Review

What do nutrients provide for the body?

• Energy and materials for growth, development and maintenance of body functions

• Entertainment and relaxation

• Protection from the sun

• None of the above

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How many main types of nutrients are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is a type of nutrient?

• Vitamins

• Water

• Minerals

• All of the above

Diabetes is a condition in which:

• The body produces too much insulin

• The body is unable to control the sugar levels in the blood properly

• The body cannot digest carbohydrates

• The body has an allergic reaction to sugar

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What is the role of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels?

• Insulin tells cells to remove sugar from the blood

• Insulin tells cells to release sugar into the blood

• Insulin converts sugar into energy for cells

• Insulin stores sugar in the liver for later use

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What are some signs and symptoms of a stroke?

• Trouble speaking and understanding speech

• Paralysis or numbness of one side of the face, arm or leg

• Problems seeing in one or both eyes

• All of the above

What is the purpose of adding artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives to food?

• To make food look and taste better and last longer

• To make food cheaper and easier to produce and transport

• To make food healthier and safer to consume and store

• To make food more appealing and satisfying to consumers

The basic unit of life are:

• cells

• tissues

• organs

• living organisms

• organ systems

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Cells group together to form:

• cells

• tissues

• organs

• living organisms

• organ systems

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Tissues are grouped together to form

• cells

• tissues

• organs

• living organisms

• organ systems

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