| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.60 |
| Score | 0% | 72% |
Carbohydrates are found in:
food additives |
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animal sources |
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sugars and starches |
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vegetable oils |
Carbohydrates are major sources of energy for the body and are found in sugars (fruit, cane sugar, beets) and starches (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta).
Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?
liquid |
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primarily solid |
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solid |
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makes up most of the Earth's volume |
The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
gel |
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solid |
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gas |
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liquid |
An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.
Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?
red |
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plasma |
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platelets |
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white |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
Which of blood component allows blood to clot?
white blood cells |
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red blood cells |
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platelets |
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plasma |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.