KS3 Science biology Quiz on "FIT and HEALTHY" (based on QCA 9B)

Which word best matches the phrase ...

slows down the brain and makes you feel sleepy or more relaxed? [9b-1]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which word best matches the phrase ...

speeds up your brain and makes you more active? [9b-2]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which word best matches the phrase ...

gives you experiences that are not 'real'? [9b-3]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which word best matches the phrase ...

reduces the feelings of pain? [9b-4]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which word best matches the phrase ...

immunises you against certain infectious diseases? [9b-5]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which word best matches the phrase ...

a chemical taken internally to kill bacteria infections? [9b-6]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which word best matches the phrase ...

a chemical that can be applied externally to the skin to kill bacteria? [9b-7]
1. sedative
2. stimulant
3. hallucinogen
4. analgesic
5. vaccine
6. antibiotic
7. antiseptic
Which of the following includes the lungs? [9b-8]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
Which of the following includes the small intestine? [9b-9]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
Which of the following includes the heart? [9b-10]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
Which of the following includes a woman's ovaries? [9b-11]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
Which of the following includes the femur? [9b-12]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
Which chemical is missing from the respiration equation ...

__?__ + oxygen ==> water + carbon dioxide [9b-13]
1. glucose
2. starch
3. hydrogen
4. methane
Which chemical is missing from the respiration equation ...

glucose + __?__ ==> water + carbon dioxide [9b-14]
1. hydrogen peroxide
2. oxygen
3. hydroxide
4. oxide
chemical is missing from the respiration equation ...

glucose + oxygen ==> __?__ + carbon dioxide [9b-15]
1. hydrogen peroxide
2. carbon monoxide
3. water
4. starch
Which chemical is missing from the respiration equation ...

glucose + oxygen ==> water + __?__ [9b-16]
1. carbon monoxide
2. carbon
3. hydrogen peroxide
4. carbon dioxide
Given the respiration equation ....
glucose + oxygen ==> water + carbon dioxide

Which of the following is absorbed in the small intestine? [9b-17]
1. glucose
2. oxygen
3. water
4. carbon dioxide
Given the respiration equation ....
glucose + oxygen ==> water + carbon dioxide

Which of the following is absorbed in the lungs? [9b-18]
1. glucose
2. oxygen
3. water
4. carbon dioxide
Given the respiration equation ....
glucose + oxygen ==> water + carbon dioxide

Which of the following causes condensation on cold windows? [9b-19]
1. glucose
2. oxygen
3. water
4. carbon dioxide
Given the respiration equation ....
glucose + oxygen ==> water + carbon dioxide

Which of the following turns limewater 'milky'? [9b-20]
1. glucose
2. oxygen
3. water
4. carbon dioxide
Which of the following is NOT true about the function and nutrition of your bone and muscle system? [9b-21]
1. to raise your arm the biceps contract and the triceps contract
2. to lower or straighten your arm the biceps relax and the triceps contract
3. calcium in the diet is essential for healthy bone structure
4. protein in the diet is essential for healthy muscle structure
5. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and acts as a shock absorber to minimise the chance of fracture damage
6. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and reduces friction that would cause pain and wear
Which of the following is NOT true about the function and nutrition of your bone and muscle system? [9b-22]
1. to raise your arm the biceps contract and the triceps relax
2. to lower or straighten your arm the biceps contract and the triceps contract
3. calcium in the diet is essential for healthy bone structure
4. protein in the diet is essential for healthy muscle structure
5. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and acts as a shock absorber to minimise the chance of fracture damage
6. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and reduces friction that would cause pain and wear
Which of the following is NOT true about the function and nutrition of your bone and muscle system? [9b-23]
1. to raise your arm the biceps contract and the triceps relax
2. to lower or straighten your arm the biceps relax and the triceps contract
3. sodium in the diet is essential for healthy bone structure
4. protein in the diet is essential for healthy muscle structure
5. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and acts as a shock absorber to minimise the chance of fracture damage
6. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and reduces friction that would cause pain and wear
Which of the following is NOT true about the function and nutrition of your bone and muscle system? [9b-24]
1. to raise your arm the biceps contract and the triceps relax
2. to lower or straighten your arm the biceps relax and the triceps contract
3. calcium in the diet is essential for healthy bone structure
4. vegetable fibre in the diet is essential for healthy muscle structure
5. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and acts as a shock absorber to minimise the chance of fracture damage
6. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and reduces friction that would cause pain and wear
Which of the following is NOT true about the function and nutrition of your bone and muscle system? [9b-25]
1. to raise your arm the biceps contract and the triceps relax
2. to lower or straighten your arm the biceps relax and the triceps contract
3. calcium in the diet is essential for healthy bone structure
4. protein in the diet is essential for healthy muscle structure
5. cartilage is a harder material between the bones of a joint and acts as a binding agent to minimise the chance of fracture damage
6. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and reduces friction that would cause pain and wear
Which of the following is NOT true about the function and nutrition of your bone and muscle system? [9b-26]
1. to raise your arm the biceps contract and the triceps relax
2. to lower or straighten your arm the biceps relax and the triceps contract
3. calcium in the diet is essential for healthy bone structure
4. protein in the diet is essential for healthy muscle structure
5. cartilage is a softer material between the bones of a joint and acts as a shock absorber to minimise the chance of fracture damage
6. cartilage is a harder material between the bones of a joint and increases friction to reduce pain and wear
The bones and muscles of your skeleton are a mechanical system to do various physical tasks e.g. lifting, walking etc. Which word(s) best completes the phrase your arm is acting as a __?__ to lift an object? [9b-27]
1. lever
2. pivot or fulcrum
3. moment
4. newton
5. force
6. newton metre
The bones and muscles of your skeleton are a mechanical system to do various physical tasks e.g. lifting, walking etc. Which word(s) best matches the phrase the point where the humerus and ulna bones are linked? [9b-28]
1. lever
2. pivot or fulcrum
3. moment
4. newton
5. force
6. newton metre
The bones and muscles of your skeleton are a mechanical system to do various physical tasks e.g. lifting, walking etc. Which word(s) best matches the phrase the weight of a lifted object x the length of your arm? [9b-29]
1. lever
2. a pivot or fulcrum
3. moment
4. newton
5. force
6. newton metre
The bones and muscles of your skeleton are a mechanical system to do various physical tasks e.g. lifting, walking etc. Which word(s) best matches the phrase the unit of any weight you lift? [9b-30]
1. lever
2. pivot or fulcrum
3. moment
4. newton
5. force
6. newton metre
The bones and muscles of your skeleton are a mechanical system to do various physical tasks e.g. lifting, walking etc. Which word(s) best matches the phrase produced by any push or pull of your arm? [9b-31]
1. lever
2. pivot or fulcrum
3. moment
4. newton
5. force
6. newton metre
The bones and muscles of your skeleton are a mechanical system to do various physical tasks e.g. lifting, walking etc. Which word(s) best matches the phrase the units of the effect of a turning force? (e.g. as you bend your arm to lift something) [9b-32]
1. lever
2. pivot or fulcrum
3. moment
4. newton
5. force
6. newton metre
Which of the following is NOT true about drinking alcoholic beverages? [9b-33]
1. a little alcohol can cause serious liver damage
2. harmful alcohol can reach an unborn baby through the placenta
3. alcoholic drinks tend to slow down your reactions
4. alcohol is rapidly absorbed into your bloodstream from the stomach
Which of the following is NOT true about drinking alcoholic beverages? [9b-34]
1. too much alcohol can cause serious liver damage
2. alcohol cannot reach an unborn baby through the placenta
3. alcoholic drinks tend to slow down your reactions
4. alcohol is rapidly absorbed into your bloodstream from the stomach
Which of the following is NOT true about drinking alcoholic beverages? [9b-35]
1. too much alcohol can cause serious liver damage
2. harmful alcohol can reach an unborn baby through the placenta
3. alcoholic drinks tend to speed up your reactions
4. alcohol is rapidly absorbed into your bloodstream from the stomach
Which of the following is NOT true about drinking alcoholic beverages? [9b-36]
1. too much alcohol can cause serious liver damage
2. harmful alcohol can reach an unborn baby through the placenta
3. alcoholic drinks tend to slow down your reactions
4. alcohol is only slowly absorbed into your bloodstream from the stomach
Which of the following is NOT true about smoking? [9b-37]
1. nicotine is not an addictive substance in tobacco tar or smoke
2. breathing in other smokers smoke can be harmful
3. smokers have harmful carbon monoxide in their bloodstream
4. tobacco tar and smoke both contain carcinogens
Which of the following is NOT true about smoking? [9b-38]
1. nicotine is an addictive substance in tobacco tar or smoke
2. breathing in other smokers smoke is not particularly harmful
3. smokers have harmful carbon monoxide in their bloodstream
4. tobacco tar and smoke both contain carcinogens
Which of the following is NOT true about smoking? [9b-39]
1. nicotine is an addictive substance in tobacco tar or smoke
2. breathing in other smokers smoke can be harmful
3. smokers have extra harmful carbon dioxide in their bloodstream
4. tobacco tar and smoke both contain carcinogens
Which of the following is NOT true about smoking? [9b-40]
1. nicotine is an addictive substance in tobacco tar or smoke
2. breathing in other smokers smoke can be harmful
3. smokers have harmful carbon monoxide in their bloodstream
4. neither tobacco tar or smoke contain carcinogens
Which of the following changes is most likely to make snack foods like crisps less nutritious? [9b-41]
1. more fat
2. less carbohydrate
3. more protein
4. less salt
5. more flavouring
Which of the following changes is most likely to make snack foods like crisps give you more energy? [9b-42]
1. less fat
2. more carbohydrate
3. more protein
4. less salt
5. more flavouring
Which of the following changes is most likely to make snack foods like crisps less nutritious? [9b-43]
1. less fat
2. less carbohydrate
3. less protein
4. less salt
5. more flavouring
Which of the following changes is most likely to make snack foods like crisps less nutritious? [9b-44]
1. less fat
2. less carbohydrate
3. more protein
4. more salt
5. more flavouring
Which of the following changes is most likely to make snack foods like crisps less nutritious? [9b-45]
1. less fat
2. less carbohydrate
3. more protein
4. less salt
5. more flavouring
The graph shows the pulse rate of Mark and Tony after completing a 20 minute training jog together. Mark and Tony are about the same weight and both ran the same distance.

Which statement is most likely to be TRUE? [9b-46]
1. Tony can run at a faster speed than Mark.
2. Tony is not as fit as Mark.
3. in a race Mark is more likely to win.
4. Tony is more likely than Mark, to become breathless sooner, in a short sprint.
The graph shows the pulse rate of Mark and Tony after completing a 20 minute training jog together. Mark and Tony are about the same weight and both ran the same distance.

Which statement is most likely to be TRUE? [9b-47]
1. Mark can run at a faster speed than Tony.
2. Tony is fitter than Mark.
3. in a race Mark is more likely to win.
4. Tony is more likely than Mark, to become breathless sooner, in a short sprint.
The graph shows the pulse rate of Mark and Tony after completing a 20 minute training jog together. Mark and Tony are about the same weight and both ran the same distance.

Which statement is most likely to be TRUE? [9b-48]
1. Mark can run at a faster speed than Tony.
2. Tony is not as fit as Mark.
3. in a race Tony is more likely to win.
4. Tony is more likely than Mark, to become breathless sooner, in a short sprint.
The graph shows the pulse rate of Mark and Tony after completing a 20 minute training jog together. Mark and Tony are about the same weight and both ran the same distance.

Which statement is most likely to be TRUE? [9b-49]
1. Mark can run at a faster speed than Tony.
2. Tony is not as fit as Mark.
3. in a race Mark is more likely to win.
4. Tony is less likely than Mark, to become breathless sooner, in a short sprint.
Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE about disease trends over the last hundred years in the developed world? [9b-50]
1. heart disease is increasing due to our richer and more fatty diet
2. diabetes is increasing because we eat more protein in the form of meat
3. cases of measles have decreased mainly due to better living conditions
4. tubercolosis (TB) has increased due to more people smoking
5. lung cancer is increasing because of increased air pollution
Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE about disease trends over the last hundred years in the developed world? [9b-51]
1. heart disease is decreasing due to our more nutritious diet
2. diabetes is increasing because of our richer and more fatty diet
3. cases of measles have decreased mainly due to better living conditions
4. tubercolosis (TB) has increased due to more people smoking
5. lung cancer is increasing because of increased air pollution
Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE about disease trends over the last hundred years in the developed world? [9b-52]
1. heart disease is decreasing due to our more nutritious diet
2. diabetes is increasing because we eat more protein in the form of meat
3. cases of measles have decreased mainly due to immunisation by vaccination
4. tubercolosis (TB) has increased due to more people smoking
5. lung cancer is increasing because of increased air pollution
Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE about disease trends over the last hundred years in the developed world? [9b-53]
1. heart disease is decreasing due to our more nutritious diet
2. diabetes is increasing because we eat more protein in the form of meat
3. cases of measles have decreased mainly due to better living conditions
4. tubercolosis (TB) has decreased due to better living conditions and vaccination
5. lung cancer is increasing because of increased air pollution
Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE about disease trends over the last hundred years in the developed world? [9b-54]
1. heart disease is decreasing due to our more nutritious diet
2. diabetes is increasing because we eat more protein in the form of meat
3. cases of measles have decreased mainly due to better living conditions
4. tubercolosis (TB) has increased due to more people smoking
5. lung cancer is increasing because more people who can afford to smoke, do smoke
In smoking, which causes cancer? [9b-55]
1. tar
2. carbon monoxide
3. nicotine
4. paper
In smoking, which reduces the oxygen in red blood cells? [9b-56]
1. tar
2. carbon monoxide
3. nicotine
4. paper
In smoking, which substance is addictive? [9b-57]
1. tar
2. carbon monoxide
3. nicotine
4. paper
In smoking, which reduces the amount of harmful substances in the lung? [9b-58]
1. tar
2. carbon monoxide
3. nicotine
4. paper
The health and function of which system(s) is generally, and most likely improved by not smoking? [9b-59]
1. respiratory system and circulatory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system and respiratory system
The health and function of which system(s) is generally, and most likely improved by eating vegetables? [9b-60]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system and respiratory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system and circulatory system
The health and function of which system(s) is generally, and most likely improved by reducing fatty foods in a diet? [9b-61]
1. muscle system and skeletal system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system and digestive system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
The health and function of which system(s) is generally, and most likely improved by fertility treatment? [9b-62]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
The health and function of which system(s) is generally, and most likely improved by a diet containing adequate calcium? [9b-63]
1. respiratory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
The health and function of which system(s) is generally, and most likely improved by regular exercise? [9b-64]
1. respiratory system and circulatory system
2. digestive system
3. circulatory systemand skeletal system
4. reproductive system
5. skeletal system
Which of the following can be caused by too much fat in the diet? [9b-65]
1. excess weight, deposits in arteries, raised blood pressure
2. constipation, poor skin quality
3. rickets - 'bow legged'
4. 'skinny' and 'pot bellied'
Which of the following can be caused by too little fruit and vegetables in the diet? [9b-66]
1. excess weight, deposits in arteries, raised blood pressure
2. constipation, poor skin quality
3. increased blood pressure
4. 'skinny' and 'pot bellied'
Which of the following can be caused by too much salt in the diet? [9b-67]
1. excess weight, deposits in arteries
2. constipation, poor skin quality
3. increased blood pressure
4. 'skinny' and 'pot bellied'
Which of the following can be caused by too little protein in the diet? [9b-68]
1. excess weight, deposits in arteries, raised blood pressure
2. constipation, poor skin quality
3. increased blood pressure
4. 'skinny' and 'pot bellied'

KS3 Science biology Quiz on "FIT and HEALTHY" (based on QCA 9B)

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