Fusion pp. 517-522 Unit Review (Minor Grade)

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The __________ are the specialized tubes in the kidneys in which waste is collected from the blood.

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The _______ is the female reproductive organ that produces egg cells.

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The ______ is the body system that controls growth and metabolism, and regulates reproduction, through hormones.

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The place where two or more bones are connected is called a ______.

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The ______ system acts as the control center for the body by gathering and responding to information.

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Which of these correctly maps the circulation of blood from the heart throug the blood vessels and back to the heart?

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Use the diagram from p. 517 in the Fusion textbook (or online Fusion textbook) to answer this question. The diagram below shows two important parts of the human digestive system. Based on the diagram from p. 517 in your Fusion textbook (or online Fusion textbook), which of these statements is correct?

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Use the diagram from p. 517 in the Fusion textbook (or online Fusion textbook) to answer this question. The pictures below show three types of cells. Based on the pictures from p. 517 in your Fusion textbook (or online Fusion textbook), which of the following is true of these cells?

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The body must maintain a relatively stable amount of sugar in the blood to work properly. How would the endocrine system respond after a person digests a piece of fruit? (Hint: Step 1. Recall the function of the endocrine system. Step 2. Think about how feedback mechanisms play a role in this function. Step 3. Find the mechanism that relates to the example described from among the choices.)

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Use the diagram from p. 519 in the Fusion textbook (or online Fusion textbook) to answer this question. The diagram below shows the main parts of the respiratory system. Based on the pictures from p. 519 in your Fusion textbook (or online Fusion textbook), whch of these correctly names the parts of the respiratory system numbered 1 through 5 in the diagram above (see Fusion pp. 519)?

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Which of these statements correctly describes a key difference between aerobic activity and anaerobic activity?

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Use the bar graph on Fuion p. 520 (or the online Fusion textbook) to answer this question. The bar graph shows how the height of a young person changed during a five-year period. Which statement bext explains this change? (Hint: Step 1. Read the labels on the axes of the graph. Step 2. Notice how the heights of the bars change across the graph. Step 3. Relate the change on the graph to one of the body systems.)

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Use the graph on Fusion p. 521 (or online Fusion textbook) to complete this question. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease that affects the respiratory system. The vaccine for the disease is only effective for a few years. The bar graph below shows the number of cases of whooping cough that occurred in Sydney, Australia, during the first half of 2005. Using the graph on Fusion p. 521 (or online Fusion textbook), what percentage of cases occurred in people younger than 30 years old?

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Use the diagram on Fusion p. 522 to answer this question. The diagram shows some of the muscles and bones of the arm. What is the purpose of the tendon?