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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.61 |
| Score | 0% | 72% |
Which of these parts of digestion takes place in the mouth?
absorbing nutrients |
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breaking down fats |
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breaking down proteins |
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breaking down starches |
Digestion begins in the mouth where the teeth and tongue break down food mechanically through chewing and saliva, via the enzyme salivary amylase, starts to break starches down chemically. From the mouth, food travels down the esophagus where contractions push the food into the stomach.
Large, puffy, mid-altitude clouds with a flat base and a rounded top describe which of the following?
fog |
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cirrus clouds |
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cumulus clouds |
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stratus clouds |
Cumulus clouds are large, puffy, mid-altitude clouds with a flat base and a rounded top. These clouds grow upward and can develop into a cumulonimbus or thunderstorm cloud.
Someone who has Rh-factor __________ blood cannot receive blood with a __________ type.
positive, antigen |
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positive, negative |
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negative, positive |
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antigen, negative |
Blood transfer is limited by the type and Rh factor of the blood. Someone who has Rh-factor negative blood cannot receive blood with a positive type but a person with Rh-factor positive type blood can receive Rh-negative blood. Type O negative blood is the universal donor because it can be given to a person with any blood type. Type AB positive is the universal recipient meaning someone with this blood type can receive any other type of blood.
Carbohydrates are found in:
sugars and starches |
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food additives |
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vegetable oils |
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animal sources |
Carbohydrates are major sources of energy for the body and are found in sugars (fruit, cane sugar, beets) and starches (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta).
__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.
calcium, vitamin A |
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vitamin D, magnesium |
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iron, calcium |
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vitamin D, calcium |
Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.