Life Science EOG Review

A unicellular organism is BEST described as being

• a complex organism

• a microorganism

• an organism with specialized cells

• an organism with different types of tissues

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Which body system sends electrical signals to all other body systems?

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• muscular system

• nervous system

Which best describes the relationship between the skeletal system and the circulatory system?

• The skeletal system transports red blood cells after the circulatory system produces them.

• The skeletal system protects red blood cells and the circulatory system pumps those cells through veins and arteries.

• The skeletal system produces red blood cells and the circulatory system transports those cells where they need to go.

• The skeletal system helps put oxygen in red blood cells and the circulatory system helps those cells rid the body of carbon dioxide.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• It transports oxygen to cells and tissues.

• It provides storage for minerals like calcium.

• It covers and protects organs.

• It manufactures the body's blood cells.

How are similarities passed from parent to offspring?

• through blood

• through genes

• through touch

• through learning

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Which is an example of an inherited characteristic?

• love of music

• fear of spiders

• ability to hit a ball

• presence of dimples

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________ traits, which include features and behaviors (like instincts), are those passed from parent to offspring.

• learned

• inherited

• structured

• controlled

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Why do multi-celled organisms need a transport system?

• To help the body grow

• To help the body move

• To help the body move nutrients to the body's cells

• To help the body take in energy

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Which two body systems work together to help a person run?

• Respiratory & Muscular

• Circulatory & Muscular

• Skeletal & Muscular

• Skeletal & Nervous

Where do producers obtain their energy from?

• The sun

• The soil

• The water

• Oxygen

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