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