ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
1ST_QUARTER_MARCIANO_SCI9 - Quiz
Contributed by: Marciano
  • 1. The dome-shaped muscle responsible for breathing is called:
A) Diaphragm
B) Bronchi
C) Trachea
D) Valve
  • 2. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
A) Veins
B) Capillaries
C) Venules
D) Arteries
  • 3. The smallest blood vessels where exchange of gases occurs are:
A) Arteries
B) Capillaries
C) Venules
D) Veins
  • 4. The voice box is scientifically called:
A) Larynx
B) Alveoli
C) Pharynx
D) Trachea
  • 5. The respiratory system supplies oxygen and removes:
A) Water
B) Hydrogen
C) Nitrogen
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 6. The windpipe is also known as:
A) Bronchus
B) Esophagus
C) Trachea
D) Alveoli
  • 7. The fluid component of blood is:
A) Oxygen
B) Platelets
C) Plasma
D) Hemoglobin
  • 8. Which is the correct order of airflow during inhalation?
A) Nose → Trachea → Bronchi → Alveoli
B) Nose → Bronchi → Trachea → Alveoli
C) Nose → Alveoli → Bronchi → Trachea
D) Nose → Pharynx → Esophagus → Alveoli
  • 9. What is the main function of white blood cells?
A) Carry oxygen
B) Defend against infection
C) Clot blood
D) Transport nutrients
  • 10. Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A) Kidney
B) Brain
C) Heart
D) Lungs
  • 11. Which lifestyle factor MOST increases the risk of lung cancer?
A) Smoking
B) Sleeping early
C) Exercise
D) Healthy diet
  • 12. What happens to the heart rate during regular exercise?
A) Increases permanently
B) Becomes more efficient
C) Stays the same
D) Decreases efficiency
  • 13. Which factor lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease?
A) Sedentary lifestyle
B) Smoking
C) High-salt diet
D) Regular physical activity
  • 14. Which inheritance shows blending of traits?
A) Sex-linked
B) Multiple alleles
C) Incomplete dominance
D) Codominance
  • 15. In codominance, what happens to the traits of both parents?
A) Both are expressed
B) Only recessive is expressed
C) One is hidden
  • 16. A pink flower from red and white parents shows:
A) Multiple alleles
B) Codominance
C) Incomplete dominance
D) Polygenic
  • 17. Which alleles control human blood type?
A) X, Y
B) T, t
C) H, h
D) A, B, O
  • 18. Baldness in males is an example of:
A) Codominance
B) Incomplete dominance
C) Sex-influenced trait
D) Polygenic
  • 19. Which condition results from having an extra chromosome 21?
A) Down syndrome
B) Hemophilia
C) Klinefelter’s syndrome
D) Turner’s syndrome
  • 20. If a red cow and white cow produce a roan calf, the inheritance pattern is:
A) Codominance
B) Multiple alleles
C) Polygenic
D) Incomplete dominance
  • 21. Which is NOT an example of non-Mendelian inheritance?
A) Codominance
B) Incomplete dominance
C) Simple dominance
  • 22. Which inheritance pattern involves genes located on sex chromosomes?
A) Codominance
B) Sex-linked
C) Polygenic
D) Multiple alleles
  • 23. If a person has genotype IAi, his blood type is:
A) Type AB
B) Type O
C) Type OA
D) Type A
  • 24. What is the chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing due
    to inflammation of the airways?
A) Bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Asthma
D) Emphysema
  • 25. Which organ system delivers oxygen and nutrients to body tissues?
A) Nervous System
B) Digestive System
C) Circulatory system
D) Excretory System
  • 26. What separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and aids breathing?
A) Larynx
B) Diaphragm
C) Epiglottis
D) Ribcage
  • 27. Which part of the respiratory system warms, moistens, and filters the air?
A) Trachea
B) Bronchi
C) Alveoli
D) Nose
  • 28. Lack of physical activity may lead to:
A) Stronger heart
B) Obesity and hypertension
C) Better lung function
D) Healthy arteries
  • 29. Which type of inheritance allows for more than two possible alleles for a trait?
A) Incomplete dominance
B) Multiple alleles
C) Polygenic inheritance
D) Codominance
  • 30. Which blood type shows codominance of A and B alleles?
A) Type B
B) Type AB
C) Type O
D) Type A
  • 31. Which chromosome pair determines the sex of humans?
A) Hemoglobin pair
B) X and Y chromosomes
C) 1–22 autosomes
D) Chromosome 21
  • 32. The main function of the respiratory system is:
A) Pumping blood
B) Sending signals
C) Breaking down food
D) Exchanging gases
  • 33. The circulatory system is also known as the:
A) Cardiovascular system
B) Digestive system
C) Lymphatic system
D) Skeletal system
  • 34. Which blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?
A) Capillaries
B) Arteries
C) Veins
D) Bronchi
  • 35. Which part of the blood fights infection?
A) Plasma
B) Red blood cells
C) White blood cells
D) Platelets
  • 36. A runner takes deep breaths after a sprint. Which system primarily helps restore balance?
A) Nervous System
B) Circulatory System
C) Respiratory system
D) Endocrine System
  • 37. A person with asthma attacks should avoid:
A) Dust and smoke
B) Exercise
C) Drinking water
D) Fresh air
  • 38. Which situation demonstrates codominance?
A) Brown-eyed and blue-eyed parents producing green-eyed children
B) Tall and short parents producing medium offspring
C) A white flower and red flower produce pink flowers
D) A black chicken and white chicken produce speckled offspring
  • 39. If a father is color-blind and the mother is a carrier, their son has what probability of being color-blind?
A) 75%
B) 100%
C) 25%
D) 50%
  • 40. Which lifestyle change will most improve circulatory health?
A) Avoid fruits
B) Quit smoking
C) Increase salt intake
D) Eat processed foods
  • 41. A student notes that his pulse rate increases after jogging. What explains this?
A) The lungs collapse
B) The body needs more oxygen
C) Blood volume decreases
D) The nervous system shuts down
  • 42. Which best explains why multiple alleles traits vary widely in a population?
A) They skip generations
B) They involve many genes
C) They are sex-linked
D) They are caused by environment alone
  • 43. Which situation best shows incomplete dominance?
A) A red cow and white cow produce a roan calf
B) A red flower and white flower produce pink offspring
C) A tall and short plant produce a tall plant
D) A black chicken and white chicken produce only black offspring
  • 44. Why does the body increase breathing rate during exercise?
A) To increase bone growth
B) To store more oxygen in stomach
C) To release more carbon dioxide
D) To prevent sweating
  • 45. A farmer crossbreeds a red flower (RR) and white flower (WW). The offspring are all pink (RW). Which inheritance is this?
A) Incomplete dominance
B) Polygenic inheritance
C) Simple dominance
D) Codominance
  • 46. Which school activity BEST integrates knowledge of non-Mendelian inheritance?
A) Designing Punnett squares for codominance and incomplete dominance
B) Ignoring genetics in biology class
C) Playing unrelated video games
D) Painting random pictures
  • 47. A city wants to lower rates of respiratory disease. Which program is BEST?
A) Build more gyms and promote fitness
B) Reduce air pollution and enforce anti-smoking laws
C) Encourage longer screen time for students
D) Increase the price of healthy food
  • 48. If tasked to evaluate the risks of poor diet, which statement is MOST accurate?
A) Poor diet improves lung function
B) Poor diet has no effect if you are young
C) Poor diet may lead to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes
D) Poor diet only affects appearance, not health
  • 49. Which conclusion is most accurate about lifestyle diseases?
A) They cannot be prevented
B) They are always inherited
C) They can be prevented by healthy habits
D) They are caused only by pollution
  • 50. A student is designing a campaign to prevent respiratory illnesses. Which slogan is most effective?
A) “Eat Fast Food Now!”
B) “Stay Awake All Night!”
C) “Ignore Your Health”
D) “Say No to Smoking, Say Yes to Breathing Free!”
Students who took this test also took :

Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.