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Date: ______________

Grade 8 Science Formative Assessment – Sections 22.1/22.2/22.3/22.4

A. Circle the letter of the best answer for each question.

1. A group of tissues functioning together forms a/an…
a. organ. Total Score
_________/29
b. cell.
_________ %
c. organ system.
d. organism.
2. The tissue type that covers and protects underlying tissue is …
a. nervous tissue
b. muscle tissue
c. epithelial tissue
d. connective tissue
3. The system that absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide is the…
a. muscular system.
b. cardiovascular system.
c. respiratory system.
d. lymphatic system.
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?
a. Controlling movement of food in the digestive system.
b. Protection for internal organs.
c. Movement such as walking or running.
d. Formation of red and white blood cells.
5. Skin gets rid of wastes in the form of …
a. hair follicles
b. oil A.
c. sweat _________/5
d. collagen

B. Complete the following sentences using the words in the bank below.
involuntary – homeostasis – compact bone – osteoblasts – voluntary – spongy bone –

integumentary – biceps – dermis – nervous – hair follicle – excretory

6. The maintenance of a stable internal environment homeostasis.

7. Tissue that sends electrical signals through the body nervous.

8. Internal organ system that removes wastes from the blood and regulates body fluids

excretory system.

9. Bone tissue that has many open spaces spongy bone.

10. Muscles that act which are not under your control involuntary.

11. Layer of skin below the epidermis dermis.

12. Living cells that make up bone osteoblasts. B.

_________/7

C. Answer the following questions in your own words.

13. Describe the levels of organization in the human body (3 pts)

Groups of Cells with specialized functions form tissues. Groups of tissues with similar
functions form organs. Organs that work together to perform specific tasks form organ
systems.
14. Name and give the function of 3 organ systems in the table below. (6 pts)

Organ System Function

1. Cardiovascular System
2. Integumentary System
3. Muscular System
The heart and all blood vessels which
function together to transport substances
to all parts of the body, including nutrients,
gases, metabolic wastes.
Composed of the skin, hair and nails. The
primary function is to serve as the outer
layer of the human body and maintain
homeostasis as well as protecting the
underlying layers.
The muscle tissue of the body which
function together to assist the body in
movement.

15. Explain the function of bone marrow. (2 pts)

Bone marrow stores fat. It also produces red and white blood cells.

16. Give the characteristics of the following types of joints: (2 pts)

Ball and socket joint:

A joint that allows rotation of a limb in all directions e.g. the shoulder joint.

Hinge Joint:

Allows for flexing and extending in one direction. E.g. the knee or elbow joint.

17. Describe the structure and function of hair. (4 pt)

Hair grows from hair follicles situated in the dermis. Individual hair strands are made up of
many layers of dead keratin cells. Hair allows for maintaining homeostasis through warming
or cooling body temperature. It also protects the skin from damage by harmful UV rays.