Saturday, May 19, 2018

Eighth Grade Examination - Physiology

 PHYSIOLOGY

(Write on any five of the questions) 

  1. Describe the circuit of the blood from the veins back to the veins. 
  2. Mention some tests which show that the size of the lungs can be increased, 
  3. What is the normal temperature of a human being? Which animals are warm blooded? 
  4. What is the difference between muscle and tendon? Describe three different kinds of joints. What is a ligament? 
  5. Mention two things that food does for the body. Mention five food substances. 
  6. What is meant by flat foot? How can this be avoided? In buying shoes what points should be kept in mind? 
  7. Discuss the effect of alcohol upon the nervous system. Give one illustration of its effect. 
  8. How should a sleeping room be ventilated? A school room lighted? 
  9. Give three great laws of habit forming. In what two ways are they formed? 
  10. Describe the alimentary canal. Name its different parts and tell what goes on in each part. 
One of ten parts of the Winnebago County, Illinois Eighth Grade Examination given on May 5th and 6th, 1916.   

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