Choose the letter of the correct
1. The
system in the human body responsible for the continuation of the human race.
A.
circulatory B. respiratory C. reproductive D.
integumentary
2.
There are _______ organ systems of the human body.
A. 8 B. 10 C. 9 D. 12
3. The
most important organs of the nervous system are __________.
A.
blood & heart B. brain &
spinal cord C. testes & ovaries D. bones & muscles
4. The
estrogen and progesterone are produced in the ________.
A. ovaries B.
testes C. pituitary glands D. brain
5. The
developing fetus stays in the _______ until it is ready to be born.
A.
cervix B. fallopian tube C. ovaries D. uterus
6. It
is responsible for the production of sperm and testosterone.
A.
prostate B. testis C. scrotum D. penis
7. It is
made up of the lungs and the airways which facilitate the exchange of gases
with the environment and within the body.
A.
circulatory system B. sensory system C.
respiratory system D. urinary system
8. The ________ separates the thoracic cavity, containing
the heart and lungs, from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration: as it contracts, the volume of the thoracic cavity
increases and air is drawn into the lungs.
A. stomach B. diaphragm C. liver D. small
intestine
9. This system enables the body to extract
energy from the food we eat.
A. endocrine B.
urinary C. nutritive D.
digestive
For Item 10 – 12, see the drawing below and
answer the question
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10. The
breaking down or digestion of foods starts in the ___________.
A.
esophagus B. mouth C. stomach D. small intestines
11. The
largest organ in the digestive system is the ________.
A. liver B.
small intestine C. large intestine D. stomach
12. A
hormone produced by the pancreas necessary for the absorption of glucose in the
body is called ________.
A.
bile B.
enzyme C. insulin D.
ptyalin
13. The
following are the characteristics of mammals except _______.
A. They
have hair or fur.
B. Most
mammals are born alive.
C. They are cold-blooded animals.
D. They
have special organs called mammary glands.
14. The
blue whale is classified as a/an __________.
A. fish B. amphibian C. reptile D. mammal
15.
Which of the following does not belong to the group.
A.
frog, salamander, newt B. jellyfish, bonito, galunggong
C.
turtle, crocodile, snake D.
whale, gorilla, cow
16.
Bats are classified as ___________.
A.
birds B. reptiles C. mammals D.
amphibians
17.
Sharks are classified under _________.
A. fishes B.
mammals C. amphibians D. reptiles
18. A
characteristic that helps an organism survive in its natural environment is
called __________.
A.
natural selection B. adaptation C. protection D.
habitat
19. Any
color, shape or pattern that lets an organism blend into its environment is
known as a __________ .
A. camouflage B. artistry C. coloring D. mimicry
20. An
adaptation in which an organism gets protection from predators by looking like
a dangerous animal is called __________.
A.
protective resemblance B. protective coloring C. hibernating D. mimicry
21.
Alugbati and banana are examples of ___________ plants because their stems are
soft, usually smooth, and greenish in color.
A. woody B. herbaceous C. shrub D.
aerial
22.
Which of the groupings below is not correct?
A.
narra, terrestrial, tree B. upo,
terrestrial, vine
C. banana, terrestrial, tree D. santan, terrestrial, shrub
23.
Lotus is a/an __________plant.
A.
aerial B. terrestrial C. woody D. aquatic
24. These
are plants that grow upright, but stay close to the ground and do not grow
tall.
A.
shrubs B. vines C. trees C.
flowering
25. The
following are the bases for the classification of plants except ________.
A.
habitat B. have lowers and seeds or not C.
type of stem D. means of production
26.
They are egg-laying mammals. Examples are the platypus and echidna.
A.
marsupials B. monotremes C.
placentals D. birds
27.
_________ are mammals whose young are born in a relatively undeveloped state.
After being born, the young (called ‘joeys’) crawl into a special pouch in the
mother’s body. Here they undergo further development, and have access to their
mother’s milk. Examples include the opossums, kangaroos, wallabies, bilbies,
and bandicoots.
A.
placentals B. monotremes C.
marsupials D. primates
28.
They give birth to live young. While in the womb, the developing fetus receives
nourishment from an organ called a placenta. They include the tiger, blue
whale, vampire bat, and man. These mammals are called _______________.
A. placentals B. marsupials C. monotremes D.
reptiles
29. Wikipedia
mentioned the five climates of the Philippines as tropical rainforest, tropical
savanna, tropical monsoon, humid subtropical, and _________.
A.
volcanic B. oceanic C.
temperate D. rainy
30.
Based on the distribution of rainfall, the climates of the Philippines are
classified into 4 types. Type IV is characterized as_______.
A. Two
pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the
year.
B. No
dry season with a pronounced rainfall from November to January.
C. Seasons
are not very pronounced, relatively dry from November to April, and wet during
the rest of the year.
D. Rainfall is more or less evenly
distributed throughout the year.
31.
Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system?
A. The
nervous system makes the body move.
B. The
nervous system helps people detect stimuli from their environment.
C. The nervous system delivers oxygen to all
parts of the body.
4. The
nervous system helps us to think and remember.
32. The
______is the center of the nervous system and the seat of human intelligence.
A.
medulla oblongata B. brain C. spinal cord D.
cerebellum
For
item 33 – 35, refer the table below:
I.
Cerebellum
|
II.
Cerebrum
|
III.
Medulla oblongata
|
IV.
Cerebral cortex
|
33. It
transmits signals between the spinal cord and the brain. It also controls
autonomic or involuntary functions such as heartbeat and breathing.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
34. Cognitive
processes such as thinking, memorizing and decision making occur in this outer
gray part of the cerebrum.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
35. It
is sometimes referred to as the “little brain” and it controls muscle
coordination and balance.
A. I B.
II C. III D. IV
36. The
circulatory system is composed of the heart and _______.
A.
blood B. varicose veins C.
blood vessels D. oxygen
37.
Which of the following is not a function of the blood?
A. It helps in the production of carbon
dioxide.
B. It
transports oxygen and food to the cells of the body.
C. It
helps fight against harmful organisms like bacteria.
D. It
serves to carry waste products to be excreted by the body.
38. The
following conditions are associated with the circulatory system except _____.
A.
hypertension B. myocardial
infarction C. varicose veins D.
paraplegia
39. It
is caused by the blockage of arteries. A person experiencing it feels a sudden
chest pain, usually radiating to the left shoulder and arm, and even to the
back, accompanied by sweating and difficulty in breathing.
A. high
blood pressure B. heart attack C. anemia D. rheumatic heart disease
40. What do you call the sun and water in
the food chain or ecosystem?
A.
autotrophs B. biotic
components C. abiotic components D. decomposers
41.
What is the immediate effect if the snake is absent in the food chain?
A. The
grass will die.
B. The frog will temporarily increase its
number.
C. The
hawk will eventually die.
D. The
decomposer will have nothing to eat.
42.
Which of the following animals in the food cycle is carnivorous?
A. frog
B.
snake
C. hawk
D. all
of the above
For
item 43 – 44, refer the diagram below and answer the questions.
43.
What aids in photosynthesis?
A.
respiration B. oxygen C.
carbon dioxide D. human
44.
What is the immediate effect if carbon dioxide is removed from the cycle?
A. The plant will die first.
B. The
human will die first.
C.
Plants and animals will die at the same time.
D. The
earth will die.
45. Barangay Walang Ilaw is having an
increase in birth rate over the years. What will happen if this will continue?
A.
increase demand for fresh water and food
B.
malnutrition and starvation
C.
deterioration of living conditions
D. all
of the above
46. It
is a disease caused by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito infected with
Plasmodium parasites.
A.
dengue B. malaria C. typhoid fever D. influenza
47.
Common cold can be treated by antibiotic.
A. true B. false C. sometimes D. often
48.
Intestinal worms or ascaris can be treated by ___________.
A.
lagundi B. sambong C, pansit-pansitan D. niyug-niyogan
49. The
people of Barangay Lulubog-Lilitaw lives
beside a river where it serves as their communal garbage and sewage facility.
What would happen to the river in the coming years?
A. The
river will bring water-borne diseases.
B. The
river will become polluted over time.
C. The
river will dried out.
D. All
of the above.
50. A
powerful earthquake happened in a community. What do you expect to see?
A. Some
people died.
B.
Buildings collapsed.
C.
Roads and bridges destroyed.
D. All
of the above.
