Module 1 Summative Test for SCIENCE 9

Multiple Choices: Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Air enters our bodies when we breathe in through our noses. Which of the following is the correct pathway of air
leading to the lungs?
A. nose – pharynx – larynx – trachea – bronchi – lungs C. nose – pharynx – trachea – larynx – bronchi – lungs
B. nose – larynx – pharynx – trachea – bronchi – lungs D. nose – voice box – throat – windpipe – bronchi – lungs
2. Breathing involves the processes of inhalation and exhalation. During inhalation air enters through the nose while a
gaseous waste is exhaled. What is this gaseous waste called?
A. carbon dioxide B. fluorine gas C. methane D. nitrogen gas
3. When we breathe in, oxygen molecules get inside the lungs. How do oxygen molecules get incorporated with other
needed materials that are transported and distributed by the blood to every cell in our body?
A. Oxygen mixes with other nutrients in the blood C. Oxygen binds with hemoglobin in the red blood cells
B. Oxygen enters the cell via the alveoli of the lungs D. Oxygen enters the cell by a gas exchange in the capillaries
4. Which of the following refers to the movement of the blood from the heart to the rest of the body, excluding the
lungs? A. coronary circulation B. pulmonary circulation C. systemic circulation D. none of these
5. Why do we breathe faster as our heart rate increases when we do exercises such as running?
A. To keep pace with the increased heart rate
B. To make our lungs and our heart work out at the same time
C. To provide the body with more oxygen at a higher rate
D.To expel more carbon dioxide produced by our muscle cells out of our body
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. III and IV
6. Which of the following practices/habits can lead to hypertension?
A. eating a balanced diet B. eating fatty and salty foods
C. inhaling fumes from vehicles D. drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day
7. Which of the following diseases is caused by a family of viruses called corona viruses that continue to infect people
all over the world on such a great scale causing a worldwide pandemic.
A. AIDS B. Common colds C. COVID-19 D. influenza
8. Which of the following functions of the respiratory organs makes the respiratory system interact with the muscular
system?
A. The larynx vibrates as air passes through it.
B. The lungs inflate as air is inhaled and deflates as air is exhaled.
C. The cilia are hair-like extensions of mucous membranes that filter the air of dust particles.
D. The diaphragm helps you breathe by contracting as you inhale and relaxing as you exhale.
9. When we inhale, the diaphragm moves down and expands the chest cavity. Simultaneously, the ribs move up and
increase the size of the lungs. Since there is more space inside the lungs, what happens with the air pressure inside
it? A. It becomes lesser. B. It becomes greater. C. It remains unchanged. D. It cannot be determined.
10. How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?
A. The respiratory system takes in oxygen that is delivered by the circulatory system together with other essential materials
to the body cells.
B. The circulatory system picks up a gaseous waste-CO2 from the body cells and delivers it to the lungs to be released
during exhalation.
C. The respiratory system distributes blood throughout the body while the circulatory system provides oxygen for the body.
D. The circulatory system moves blood throughout the body while the respiratory system moves gases inside the body .
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I,II,III and IV
11. The human heart has four chambers. Which of the chambers receive deoxygenated blood from the body? Each of
the four chambers of the heart allows blood to pass through and be pumped.
A. Right atrium B. Left ventricle C. Left atrium D. Right ventricle
12. What is the main function of an artery in the circulatory system?
A. It pumps blood.
B. It carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
C. It carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart
D. It carries gases, nutrients, and other molecules to and from the body cells
13. Which of the following statements correctly describes how the oxygenated blood is pumped out of the heart to be
circulated throughout the body?
A. The left ventricle pushes blood towards the aorta.
B. The right ventricle pushes blood towards the lungs.
C. The left atrium pushes the blood it receives to the left ventricle.
D. The right atrium pushes blood it receives to the right ventricle.
14. Which of the following completes the matching pair? Heart: pumps blood; Lungs: _______________
A. Oxygenates blood B. Deoxygenates blood C. Allows gas exchange D.Releases carbon dioxide
15. Blood flows throughout the body through the blood vessels. Which blood vessel is considered as the smallest and
serves as the actual site for gas exchange in the body? A. Arteries B. Capillaries C. Veins D. None of these
16. The nutrients obtained from the food during digestion are absorbed and used by our body. Which organ system
delivers the nutrients to our body?
A. Circulatory System B. Digestive system C. Lymphatic system D. Respiratory system
17. If the solid and liquid wastes are removed from the body through defecation and urination, how are gaseous
wastes eliminated from the body?
A. By means of inhalation B. By means of exhalation C.By means of circulation D.By means of respiration
18. Why is the human heart referred to as a double pump?
A. It pumps blood on the left and right sides.
B. It has upper atrial and lower ventricular chambers.
C. It has four chambers which are separated into left and right side.
D. It receives blood through the atrial chambers and releases blood through the ventricular chambers.
19. The circulatory system helps maintain a stable body temperature as you exercise. Which statement best describes
how the circulatory system helps maintain a stable body temperature?
A. Excess heat from the muscles is transported to the heart and lungs, where it cools.
B. The heat produced by the muscles is absorbed by the surrounding blood, where it cools.
C. Both the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to remove heat from the body.
D. Blood carries excess heat from the muscles to the skin, where the heat can escape the body.
20. Gas exchange happens in the alveoli of the lungs. During this process, carbon dioxide diffuses to the capillaries
then travels through the veins. Where will the carbon dioxide go?
A. It goes to the lungs to be exhaled out through the nose.
B. It is delivered to the heart to be cycled again during circulation.
C. It combines with the digestive wastes to be excreted by the anus.
D. It combines with the blood to be delivered to the skin cells and becomes sweat.
21. Which of the following food molecules is associated with heart diseases?
A. carbohydrates B. cholesterol C. salt D. sugar
22. To avoid the spread of COVID-19 during in-person (face to face) classes, which of the following is highly
recommended?
A. wearing of face shields C. vaccination of all learners and teachers
B. observance of physical distancing D. issuance of quarantine pass to learners and teachers
23. Narda is a grade 9 learner who usually skips meals and sleep late in the evening. She spends much time in
playing online games. Which of the following diseases can be develop because of her unhealthy lifestyle?
A. anemia B. asthma C. lung cancer D. tuberculosis
24. If you are Narda’s friend, what pieces of advice will you tell her?
I. Eat a balanced diet. II. Lower your sugar intake. III. Eat more foods rich in fats and oils. IV. Have enough sleep
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. II, III, and IV
25. Which of the following body systems is affected when you smoke cigarette?
A. circulatory system B. digestive system C. respiratory system D. all of the above
26. Passive smoking is breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke involuntarily because of their presence in the
environment you are in. Which is the immediate effect of passive smoking?
A. Stomachache B. developing heart disease
C. cough and asthma attacks D. Irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth
27. Sleeping is part of a healthy lifestyle. How many hours should a teenager like you sleep at night?
A. 8 to 10 hours B. 5-7 hours C. 3-4 hours D. 1-2 hour/s

28. Which of the following activities is considered as healthy practice?

A. eating foods rich in fats and salts B. drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day
C. smoking when tensed or feeling nervous D. sleeping late at night to watch drama series
29. What can you do to strengthen your lungs, heart, and muscles?
A. Exercise regularly. C. Eat high-calorie food.
C. Skip meals to maintain weight. D. Drink alcohol and coffee regularly
30. Which pairs are correctly presented in the following choices
a. Inhalation: Oxygen Gas c. inhalation: Carbon Dioxide
b. Exhalation: Oxygen Gas d. Exhalation: Carbon Dioxide