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What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?
cerebellum |
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medulla |
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cerebrum |
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brainstem |
The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).
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.
Which of blood component allows blood to clot?
red blood cells |
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plasma |
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platelets |
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white blood cells |
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.
The process of diffusion allows __________ to exchange oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and the body's cells.
arteries |
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veins |
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capillaries |
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red blood cells |
Capillaries are small thin-walled vessels that permit the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and the body's cells. This process of exchange is called diffusion.
Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?
reflection |
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convection |
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conduction |
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radiation |
Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.