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FORMATIVE MINI ASSESSMENTS Third Grading Period 2008-09 March 25-April 2 STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________ DATE _____________ PERIOD______ Science – Biology Read each question and choose the best answer. Be sure to mark all of your answers. 1 2 The kingdom Animalia includes all of these except – 4 Hemoglobin carries oxygen to body cells. Which body system contains hemoglobin? A jellyfish F Circulatory system B sponges G Respiratory system C amoebas H Endocrine system D roundworms J Which of these classifications is the most specific? 5 F Family G Genus When a person is frightened by a wild animal, some organ systems immediately become active, while others are suppressed. Which of these systems is likely to be suppressed? A Muscular system H Phylum J Nervous system B Respiratory system Order C Endocrine system D Digestive system 3 Because chewing begins the breakdown of food before it is swallowed, digestion starts in the mouth. Which of the following systems aids most in this early stage of digestion? A Immune system B Excretory system C Muscular system D Respiratory system © TEA, SAISD 6 Plants and animals have cells that are specialized to perform specific functions. Which parts of a plant serves the same function as the bones of an animal? F Stems G Roots H Leaves J Science – Biology FMA March 09 Flowers Page 1 9 (Palisade layer) (Spongy Cell) Which of the following is not an example of a response to maintain homeostasis? A Fainting when blood sugar levels suddenly drop B A runner sweating after a long run C Jumping when hearing a loud sound D A swimmer breathing harder near the end of a race (Cuticle) 7 (Guard cell) © TEA 2003 Which structure regulates gas exchange during the processes of photosynthesis and respiration? A Q Clavicle B R C S Tendon D T Bicept Muscle Ulna © TEA 2003 8 Which of the following is the best example of a homeostatic feedback mechanism? F Increase in body temperature from shivering F 1 G 2 G Increase in body temperature from exercise H Increase in body temperature from the sun J 10 Which structure in the upper arm is responsible for raising the lower arm? H 3 J 4 Decrease in body temperature from a fever © TEA, SAISD Science – Biology FMA March 09 Page 2