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Blood is delivered to bodily tissues through:
plasma |
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capillaries |
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arterioles |
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veins |
The aorta is the body's largest artery and receives blood from the pulmonary vein via the left ventricle. From there, blood is circulated through the rest of the body through smaller arteries called arterioles that branch out from the heart. Finally, blood is delivered to bodily tissues through capillaries.
Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
bronchioles |
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blood cells |
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diaphragms |
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capillaries |
The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
Cellular fermentation takes place:
in the presence of oxygen |
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anaerobically |
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aerobically |
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in plant cells |
If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebrum |
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brainstem |
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medulla |
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cerebellum |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.
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 fats |
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breaks down starches |
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.