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S2 body systems test

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What name is given to cells of similar size and shape that are grouped together to do a common job?   A tissue  
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What is the smallest unit of every living organism?   A cell  
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What do tissues make up?   An organ  
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What are organs performing related functions organized into?   An organ system  
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What is the function of the respiratory system?   Takes in oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide (gas exchange).  
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What is the function of the cardiovascular system?   Pumps blood around body for tissues to receive oxygen for respiration.  
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What is the name of a tube by which food passes down after swallowing?   gullet (oesophagus)  
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What is the name of the part of digestive system where water is absorbed into the body?   large intestine  
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What is the gas given out on exhaling?   Carbon dioxide  
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What chemical changes from colourless to cloudy in presence of carbon dioxide?   lime water  
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What test measures the maximum air that can be forced out of the lungs in one breath?   peak flow reading  
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What is the function of valves in the cardiovascular system?   To ensure that blood flows in one direction only (prevents backflow).  
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What is the name of the smaller chambers of the heart?   Atrium  
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What is the name of the larger chamber of the heart?   Ventricle  
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What are the three types of blood vessels?   Veins, arteries and capillaries.  
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What test measures the maximum volume of air we can breathe out after we have taken a deep breath in?   vital capacity  
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What is the function of the digestive system?   Breaks down food to give the body energy.  
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Which type of blood vessel has valves?   A vein  
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Which type of blood vessel has a wall one cell thick?   A capillary  
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What is normal reading for human blood pressure?   120/70 mmHG  
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What gas do we inhale?   Oxygen  
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What gas do plants take in?   Plants take in carbon dioxide  
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What gas do plants give out?   Plants give out oxygen  
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What name is given to the organ system involving the brain?   nervous system  
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What part of the digestive system absorbs food into the blood?   small intestine  
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What colour change would indicate that starch was present when iodine is added?   brown to blue/black  
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What name is given to structures in the heart that keep blood flowing in one direction?   valves  
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Where does fertilisation occur in the reproductive system?   oviduct  
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Which cells found in the human body contain half the DNA of normal cells?:   sperm and egg cells  
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What DNA base combines with base A?   base T  
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Different forms (varsions) of the same gene are termed?   alleles  
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What are the small units that carbohydrates are made up of called?   simple sugars  
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What are the small units that proteins are made up of called?   amino acids  
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Whch food group is made up of glycerol and fatty acids?   fats  
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How would you test for the presence of carbon dioxide in breathed out air?   Use a straw and some lime water. If carbon dioxide is present it should turn from colourless to cloudy  
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What is the relationship between the level of exercise and breathing rate?   As the level of exercise increases so does the breathing rate  
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What is DNA profiling?   DNA profiling is a way of identifying an individual using unique markers in their DNA base sequence  
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What are uses of DNA profiling?   Forensic science and paternity testing  
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What are advantages of DNA profiling?   It is painless, quick, inexpensive and confirms identity with certainty.  
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What are disadvantages of DNA profiling?   Tests need to be repeated at least twice to avoid false results and also there are privacy concerns if DNA is stored.  
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