| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.60 |
| Score | 0% | 72% |
The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.
central |
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peripheral |
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somatic |
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autonomic |
Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.
The biosphere consists of which of the following?
atmosphere |
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hydrosphere |
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all of these |
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lithosphere |
The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).
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.
Which of these vitamins doesn't come from food?
A |
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C |
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D |
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Potassium |
Vitamins are necessary for a wide variety of bodily processes. Some vitamins like Vitamins A and C come from diet but others, like Vitamin D, are generated in response to sunlight.
50°F is how many °C?
10 |
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122 |
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-10 |
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58 |
The formula to convert from F° to C° is:
\(C° = {5 \over 9} (F° - 32)\)
plugging in our values gives:
\(C° = {5 \over 9} (50 - 32)\)
\(C° = {5 \over 9} (18)\)
\(C° = {90 \over 9}\)
\(C° = 10\)