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The large intestine does which of the following?
breaks down proteins |
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processes the physical waste produced by digestion |
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breaks down starches |
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breaks down fats |
The large intestine (colon) follows the small intestine and processes the physical waste produced by digestion, absorbing water and minerials that remain back into the body. Solid waste is then stored in the rectum while liquid waste is stored in the bladder.
The two heart chambers that collect blood are called:
ventricles |
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atria |
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aorta |
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valves |
The heart is the organ that drives the circulatory system. In humans, it consists of four chambers with two that collect blood called atria and two that pump blood called ventricles. The heart's valves prevent blood pumped out of the ventricles from flowing back into the heart.
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
atom |
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electron |
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neutron |
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proton |
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.
Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?
epiglottis |
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nasal cavity |
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pharynx |
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trachea |
After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.
The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.
diaphragm |
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trachea |
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pulmonary |
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bronchioles |
The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.