Chapter 16
Lesson Quizzes
Lesson Quiz 59
Chapter 16, Lesson 1
I. Directions: Match each definition in the left column with the correct term
in the right column. Write the letter of the term in the space provided.
1. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
2. cells that prevent the body’s loss of blood
3. the fluid in which other parts of blood are suspended
4. the clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells
5. blood vessels that return blood to the heart
a. arteries, b. lymph, c. plasma, d. platelets, e. veins
II. Directions: In the space provided, write the word(s) from the list that best
complete(s) the statement.
6._______________________ have very thin walls to allow exchange of materials between
blood and body cells.
7. B cells and T cells are two types of______________________________.
8. Together, the heart and blood vessels in the body make up the_______________________ .
9. The two lower, larger chambers of the heart are called_________________________.
10. _________________________________contains iron that binds with oxygen in the lungs.
capillaries, cardiovascular system, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, ventricles
Lesson Quiz 60
Chapter 16, Lesson 2
I. Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Which of the following is an inherited disorder that affects blood clotting?
a. anemia
c. hemophilia
b. varicose veins
d. leukemia
2. Which of the following can cause immune deficiency?
a. HIV
c. chemotherapy
b. aging
d. all of the above
3. A type of cancer that affects the lymph tissue is
a. leukemia.
c. hemophilia.
b. Hodgkin’s disease.
d. tonsillitis.
4. Eating dark-green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, red meat, and fortified cereal may help you avoid
a. anemia.
c. a congenital heart defect.
b. varicose veins.
d. a heart murmur.
5. Which of the following can help you maintain cardiovascular health?
a. following a well-balanced diet
c. maintaining a healthy weight
b. regular aerobic exercise
d. all of the above
II. Directions: In the space provided, write the word(s) from the list that best
complete(s) the statement.
6. Using__________________________ can harm your cardiovascular system.
7. A septal defect is a common type of_____________________________ heart defect.
8._____________________________ is one indicator of cardiovascular health.
9._______________________________ is a type of cancer that makes patients very susceptible to
infection.
10. A(n)_________________________ can be an indication that a valve in the heart is not closing
properly
blood pressure, congenital, heart murmur, illegal drugs, leukemia
Lesson Quiz 61
Chapter 16, Lesson 3
I. Directions: Read each statement carefully. If the statement is true, place a
plus (+) in the space provided. If the statement is false, cross out the italicized
word(s) and write the correct word(s) in the space provided.
1. Internal respiration is the exchange of gases between the blood and body cells.
2. The trachea, a muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity, forms the base of the chest
cavity.
3. The nose and throat make up the lower respiratory system.
4. The bronchi connect the trachea to the lungs.
5. Mucus and alveoli prevent dust and bacteria from entering the respiratory system.
II. Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
6. Which are the principle organs of the respiratory system?
a. bronchi
c. alveoli
b. bronchioles
d. lungs
7. The type of respiration that occurs in the lungs is
a. external.
c. upper.
b. internal.
d. lower.
8. In which part of your body is breathing regulated?
a. lungs
c. bronchi
b. heart
d. brain
9. Which is a function of oxygen in the human body?
a. allows the body to metabolize food
b. fights off infection
c. carries nerve impulse from one part of the body to another
d. removes wastes in the kidneys
10. Which is the best description of alveoli?
a. branching passageways
c. large airways
b. thin-walled air sacs
d. muscles in the chest cavity
Lesson Quiz 62
Chapter 16, Lesson 4
I. Directions: Match each definition in the left column with the correct term
in the right column. Write the letter of the term in the space provided.
1. inflammation of the lungs, often caused by infection
2. inflammation of the lining of the chest
3. condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles narrow
4. inflammation of the bronchi
5. contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs, has inactive and active phases
a. asthma, b. bronchitis, c. pleurisy, d. pneumonia, e. tuberculosis
II. Directions: In the space provided, write the word from the list that best
completes the statement.
6._______________________ can be caused by either allergy or infection and causes headache, fever,
and congestion.
7.____________________________________ is the main risk factor for many respiratory system
problems.
8. _____________________________________is a disease that progressively destroys the walls of the
alveoli.
9. The health of the respiratory system can be improved by__________________________________ .
10. One common upper respiratory infection is_____________________________________________.
emphysema, exercise, influenza, sinusitis, smoking