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Which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature?
solid |
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gas |
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none of these |
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liquid |
Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.
Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
diaphragms |
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capillaries |
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bronchioles |
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blood cells |
The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:
universal donor status |
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universal recipient status |
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blood type |
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postive or negative |
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.
Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a direction only |
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a magnitude only |
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a magnitude and a polarity |
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a magnitude and a direction |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?
trypsin |
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pancreatic amylase |
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lipase |
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gastric acid |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.