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1. What is a skeletal system made of:

a. bones b. muscle c. blood d. nerves

2. Which of this bones supports the head and the torso?

a. skull b. rib cage c. backbone d. shoulder bone

3. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a. supports the body b. give shape to the body
c. enables the body to move d. transports blood throughout the body

4. What kind of joint allows different movements?

a. hinge joint b. ball-and-socket-joint c. gliding joint d. pivot joint

5. Which organs of the body are protected by the ribs?

a. stomach and live b. heart and lungs
c. kidney and bladder d. brain and eyes

6. Why is bone marrow important to the body?

a. Its produces fatty cells b. It produce red blood cells
c. It makes the bone tough d. It makes the bone porous

7. Your brother sprained his ankles while playing. Which of the following will you
do?
a. Wash his ankle with warm water. b. Rub his ankle to keep it warm
c. Put an icepack on his ankle d. Put his foot on a sling

8. When a leg bone is fractured, the leg is placed on a cast. Why?

a. to prevent the bone from moving b. to keep the leg warm
c.to keep the bone inside d. to protect the leg from damage

9. A man fell from a building and became paralyzed. Which of the following could
have happened?
a. His shoulder bone was damaged b. His backbone was damaged
c. His hipbone was fractured d. A bone from his leg was fractured

10. Why is first aid given to a person who meets an accident?

a. to prevent further damage b. to make the person well
c. to prevent bleeding d. to prevent fever

11. Which of these foods are good sources of calcium and phosphorus?
a. milk b. cheese c. green leafy vegetables d. all of these

12. What disease is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D?

a. arthritis b. osteoporosis c. scoliosis d. rickets
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KEY
1. A. BONES
2.
3. D TRANSPORTS BLOOD THROUGHOUT THE BODY
4. B. BAL-AND-SOCKET JOINT
5. B. HEART AND LUNGS
6. B. IT PRODUCES RED BLOODCELL
7. C. PUT AN ICEPACK ON HIS ANKLE
8. A. TO PREVENT THE BONE FROM MOVING
9. B. HIS BACKBONE WAS DAMAGED
10. A. TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE
11. D. ALL OF THESE
12. D. RICKETS

2018-2 exploring and protecting our world4 P74-75

KEY
1. a. muscle of the thigh
2. c. It contracts rhytmically
3. a. when its shortens
4. c. cramp
5. b. proteins
6. d. tendon
7. c. chest muscles
8. b. gangrene
9. c. Accept them for what they are.
10. a. to improve blood flow

2018-3 exploring and protecting our world4 P102-103

KEY
1. a. It should be digested.
2. b. stomach
3. c. peristalsis
4. b. liver
5. c. bile
6. b. Chemical digestion takes place.
7. c. liquid
8. a. It prevents constipation.
9. c. gastric ulcer
10. c. digestion
11. a. appendicitis
12. c. indigestion
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1. Which of the following is a skeletal muscles?

a. muscle of the thigh b. muscle of the stomach
c. muscle of the heart d. muscle of the diaphragm

2. What makes the muscle of the heart different from the muscle of the
intestine?
a. It contracts very slowly b. It contracts very fast
c. It contracts rhytmically. d. It contracts once in a while.

3. When can a muscle pull a bone?

a. when its shortens b. when it expand
c. when it flattens d. whe
n it rolls

4. While you were swimming you suddenly felt a sharp pain in your leg and you
could not move it. What injury is this?
a. sprain b. fracture c. cramp d. dislocation

5. Which nutrients in food help build muscles?

a. vitamins b. proteins c. minerals d. iron

6. What attaches a muscle to a bone?

a. joint b. cartilage c. ligament d. tendon

7. Which muscles pull the arms across the body?

a. shoulder muscles b. neck muscles c. chest muscles d. none of these

8. Muscle tissues may die due to bacterial infection. What is this infection called?
a. myasthenia gravis b. gangrene c. myopathy d. muscular dystrophy

9. Which shows the right attitude toward the handicapped?

a. Do their work. b. Tease them
c. Accept them for what they are. d. Avoid playing with them.

10. Why is it good to massage a cramped muscle?

a. to improve blood flow b. to strenghten the muscle
c. to remove swelling d. to contract the muscle
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1. What should be done to food before it can be used by the body cells?
a. It should be digested. b. It should be cooked
c. It should be washed d. It should be mixed with water.

2. In which part of the alimentary canal is food changed into chyme?

a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. large intestine

3. What movement of the walls of the esophagus pushes food down to the
stomach?
a. swallowing b. circulation c. peristalsis d. pushing

4. Where does digested food go after digestion is completed in the small

intestine?
a. pancreas b. liver c. large intestine d. body cells

5. Which of the following helps in the digestion of fats?

a. gastric juice b. saliva c. bile d. sugar

6. Rice tastes sweet after you chew it. What does this show?
a. Mechaical digestion takes place. b. Chemical digestion takes place.
c. Rice contain sugar d. Sugar digested in the mouth.

7. In what form can food be used by the body cells?

a. solid b. gas c. liquid d. pulp

8. Why is fiber important in your diet?

a. It prevents constipation. b. It helps digest protein.
c. It is a cure for Indigestion. D. It is easy to digest.

9. What ailment results when acid eats away the lining of the stomach?
a. constipation b. hepatitis c. gastric ulcer d. appendicitis

10. What process changes food into a form that can be used by the body?
a. cooking b. eating c. digestion d. refrigeration

11. A man has an inflamed appendix. What is his ailment called?

a. appendicitis b. arthritis c. hepatitis d. gastritis

12. What may be the result when you eat too much at a time?
a. toothache b. gastric ulcer c. indigestion d. pharyngitis
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1. Which tells that a boy has grown?

A. He is bigger now.
B. He has not changed.
C. He was bigger before
D. His weight is lighter now.

2. Aside from push, pull, and wind, _________is the other force can make things
move.

3. We use our five sense organs when we make________________.

4. What is the main function of bones in the skeletal system?

5. Marion is swimming in the pool. What part of his body are working together.

6. ______ is the function of the sensitive cells of the retina.

7. The Ignacio family planned to go to the park for picnic last Saturday, but they
heard from the news that there is a typhoon coming. They reset the picnic next
week. _______affected the family’s activity

8. Carla put some soil in a bottle with water. She saw bubbles rising from the soil.
This experiment shows that ________.

9. What do you call the long sucking tube of a butterfly that sips nectar from
flowers ?

10. What do you call a child who cannot see, hear, talk or is someone who has no
arms or legs?

11. The ________ presence in the animal’s saliva will be transmitted to the
wounds, if the saliva will lick on it.

12. Why do children with a heart defect are less happy than other children?
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KEY
1. A. Reference : The New Science Quest 1 p. 82
2. running water Ref : Science Quest p. 225
3. Observations. Reference : The New Science Links 1 p. 13
4. support and move the body. Reference : The New Science Links 1 p. 195.
5. eyes, legs, arms, mouth
6. pick up light Reference : The New Science Links 2 p. 47
7. weather
8. Soil contains air Ref: SSES PELC p. 4 (Matter)
9. proboscis Reference : The New Science Links 2 p. 94
10. Physically-challenged
11. virus Reference: Building knowledge in Science and Health 6 p. 27
12. They can not take part in active games
Reference: Building knowledge in Science and Health 3 p. 76

2018-5 The New Science Links 3 p104-105

KEY
1. b. Your hands and feet become bigger.
2. a. avocado
3. b. Clean the canal and allow water to flow.
4. c. smoke from vehicles on the street
5. d. meat, fish, chicken, beef
6. c. Eating candy will make your teeth glow.
7. a. Your whole body rests.
8. d. favorite food
9. d. water
10. d. vegetables
11. growth and development Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 71
12. b. physical changes Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 73
13. a. mental growth Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 74
14 c. intelligent or gifted Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 75
15. c. social interest Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 76
16. d. pituitary gland Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 78

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1. a. inherited traits Ref. The New Science Links 3 p. 82
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1. Which statement shows physical growth?

a. You like to read books b. Your hands and feet become bigger.
c. You like to play with your friends. d. Your concentration has become longer

2. Which of these foods is rich in protein?

a. avocado b. juice c. spaghetti d. banana

3. Which statement shows keeping healthy surroundings?

a. Scatter empty bottles and cans. b. Clean the canal and allow water to flow.
c. Throw garbage outside the house d. Allow rats and mosquitos to thrive

4. Which may slow down growth and development of children?

a. classmates in school b. number of members in the family
c. smoke from vehicles on the street c. sweet smell of the flower

5. Which has the right food group?

a. grapes, milk, banana, beans b. orange, guava, papaya, pineapple
c. potato, carrot, cabbage, eggplant d. meat, fish, chicken, beef

6. Which of these statements is false?

a. Trees can clean the air.
b. Diseases can be acquired in crowded places.
c. Eating candy will make your teeth glow.
d. The growth of a sick child is slowed down.

7. Why is sleep important to the body?

a. Your whole body rests. b. You become stressed
c. Your heartbeat becomes faster d. Your body is cleansed from wastes

8. Which of the following is not heredity?

a. shape of the eyes b. height of the father or mother
c. mental ability d. favorite food

9. What helps gums and teeth healthy?

a. fish b. tomatoes c. meat d. water

10. Which is a glow food?

a. milk b. chicken c. noodles d. vegetables

11. Your body changes as you grow. These changes happen outside and inside
your body. You can see the changes happening outside your body, but you cannot
observe the changes happening inside your body. These changes in your body
take place through a process called______________
12. As a child grows, become taller and bigger what changes occur?
a. mental changes b. physical changes c. emotional changes d. spiritual changes
13. A grade 3 child like you can now speak better than before. You begin to read
faster. You are more curious to find out about things around you. You are now
capable of doing work on your own than before, what changes occur?
a. mental growth b. physical changes c. social interest d. spiritual changes

14. Children who are not only achievers in their school, but may also excel in
sports, music, art, and other activities. They are children with fast mental growth.
a. smart and curious b. growth and development
c. intelligent or gifted d. advance children

15. When you become an active participant in programs in your school, you enjoy
school activities, you are proud to show what you know and what you can do, and
you also want to be together with your friends.
a. mental growth b. physical changes c. social interest d. spiritual changes

16. Body parts that causes you to grow or stop growing.

a. thyroid gland b. endocrine gland c. adrenal gland d. pituitary gland
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1.These are the inherit characteristics of one of both of their parents, uncles and
aunts.
a. inherited traits b. health habits c. environment d. heredity

2. Foods that help your body grow and stay healthy. They help your muscles,
bones, and teeth grow strong.