Tissues and Organs: Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of animal tissue?

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It consists of specialized cells and structures.

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It is composed solely of living cells.

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It is always solid in form.

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It is present in all animals, including single-celled organisms.

Question 2

Which tissue type enables movement in the body?

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Muscle tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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Connective tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 3

What is a key function of the circulatory system?

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients

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Protecting the body from infection

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Storing energy

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Controlling body temperature

Question 4

Which organ is responsible for removing waste products from the blood?

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Kidneys

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Heart

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Lungs

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Stomach

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of muscle tissue?

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Secretion

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Excitability

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Contractility

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Elasticity

Question 6

Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 7

Which type of transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 8

What is the main job of neurons in our bodies?

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Sending electrical signals

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Making muscles move

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Protecting the body

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Carrying substances around

Question 9

Which organ is responsible for pumping blood around the body?

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Heart

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Stomach

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Lungs

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Liver

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

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Contains blood vessels

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Cells are closely packed together

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Lines the surfaces of the body

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Protects underlying tissues

Question 11

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of organs like the stomach and intestines?

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Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Striated muscle

Question 12

Which of the following is a main function of nervous tissue?

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Sending signals around the body

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Storing memories

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Producing hormones

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Digesting food

Question 13

Which organ is responsible for exchanging gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body?

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Lungs

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Heart

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Stomach

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Liver

Question 14

Which type of tissue lines the inside of the digestive system?

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Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

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Connective tissue

Question 15

Which type of tissue provides support and connects other tissues in the body?

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Connective tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 16

Which organ produces bile, a substance that helps digest fats?

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Liver

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Heart

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Stomach

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Pancreas

Question 17

Which organ is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body?

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Heart

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Lungs

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Stomach

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Brain

Question 18

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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Protection

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Support

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Conduction

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Storage

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of connective tissue?

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Contains a substantial amount of extracellular matrix

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Cells are tightly packed together

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Specialises in transmitting electrical impulses

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Forms the lining of internal organs

Question 20

What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body?

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Nervous tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Connective tissue

Question 21

What is the primary function of cilia in the respiratory system?

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To move mucus and trapped particles upwards

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To filter dust and particles from the air

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To produce sound

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To regulate body temperature

Question 22

What is the main function of red blood cells?

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Transport oxygen

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Fight infection

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Produce hormones

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Provide energy

Question 23

Which of the following specialised cells is found in the pancreas?

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Beta cell

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Hepatocyte

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Goblet cell

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Osteoblast

Question 24

Which of the following organs is mainly composed of connective tissue?

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Bone

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Heart

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Liver

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Skin

Question 25

What is the difference between a tissue and an organ?

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Tissues are made up of cells, while organs are made up of tissues

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Organs are made up of cells, while tissues are made up of tissues

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Tissues and organs are both made up of cells

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Organs and tissues are not related

Question 26

Which type of tissue forms the lining of internal organs and cavities, protecting the body from external influences?

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Epithelial tissue

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Connective tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 27

Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine?

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Kidneys

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Heart

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Lungs

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Liver

Question 28

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by thin, flat cells arranged in multiple layers?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Ciliated columnar epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Transitional epithelium

Question 29

Which process describes the movement of molecules across a selectively permeable membrane without the use of energy?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

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Active transport

Question 30

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs and allows for involuntary contractions?

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Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Connective tissue

Question 31

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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To break down and absorb nutrients from food

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To protect the body from pathogens

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To regulate body temperature

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To remove waste products

Question 32

Which type of tissue provides structural support and connects different tissues and organs in the body?

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Connective tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 33

Which type of cell junction allows for direct communication between adjacent cells by sharing ions and small molecules?

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Gap junction

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Tight junction

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Adhesion junction

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Desmosome

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the circulatory system?

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Producing hormones

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Transporting oxygen to cells

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Removing waste products from the body

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Controlling body temperature

Question 35

How are living things organized, starting with the most basic level?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organism

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Tissue, organ, cell, organism

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Organism, cell, tissue, organ

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Organ, tissue, cell, organism

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

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Transporting oxygen to cells

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Draining excess fluid from tissues

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Producing antibodies

Question 37

What tool is vital for scientists to examine the tiny structures that make up tissues and organs?

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Microscope

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Scalpel

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Petri dish

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Test tube

Question 38

Which of the following statements about the relationship between tissues and organs is NOT true?

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Tissues can function independently of organs.

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Organs are made up of different types of tissues.

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Tissues are groups of cells with similar structure and function.

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Organs are usually larger and more complex than tissues.

Question 39

What is the primary role of cell differentiation in the formation of tissues and organs?

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Specializing cells to form tissues and organs with specific functions

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Creating new cells for growth and repair

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Transporting nutrients and waste within tissues and organs

Question 40

The outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, primarily serves to:

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Protect the body from the external environment

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Transport materials throughout the body

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Secrete hormones

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Store energy as fat

Question 41

The following is NOT a primary function of the digestive system:

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Synthesize hormones

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Digest and absorb nutrients

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Break down ingested food

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Excrete waste products

Question 42

Which of these best classifies the heart in terms of its structure and function?

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A muscular organ

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A respiratory organ

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A digestive organ

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A glandular organ

Question 43

The primary responsibility of the liver is to:

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Filter the blood and produce bile

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Eliminate waste products

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Produce hormones

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Break down ingested food

Question 44

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate:

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Gas exchange between blood and air

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Producing hormones

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Digesting and breaking down food

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Eliminating waste products

Question 45

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with living organisms?

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Inorganic composition

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Ability to reproduce

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Responsiveness to stimuli

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Cellular structure

Question 46

The main purpose of the circulatory system is to:

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Transport substances throughout the body

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Digest and process food

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Eliminate waste products

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Produce hormones

Question 47

Which tissue covers and protects the external surfaces and lines the internal cavities of the body?

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Epithelial

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Connective

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Muscle

Question 48

Which of the following is a function of nervous tissue?

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Transmit impulses

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Protect the body

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Store energy

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Provide support

Question 49

In which organ would you find 'cardiac muscle' tissue?

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Heart

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Brain

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Stomach

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Lungs

Question 50

Which organ system is involved in transporting nutrients and oxygen around the body?

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Circulatory

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Respiratory

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Nervous

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Digestive

Question 51

Which organ is known for filtering waste products from the blood?

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Kidney

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Liver

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Brain

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Heart

Question 52

How are cells arranged within tissues?

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In organized groups with similar functions

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Connected only by nerves

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Randomly and loosely connected

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In layers only

Question 53

How do organs work together to maintain the stability of the body's internal environment?

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By communicating and coordinating their functions

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By isolating themselves from each other

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By operating independently of each other

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By competing for resources