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| Score | 0% | 70% |
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.
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.
large intestine |
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small intestine |
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stomach |
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mouth |
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.
Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?
reflection |
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radiation |
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conduction |
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convection |
Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.
Blood is created in:
bone marrow |
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the liver |
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the heart |
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red 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.
Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?
meter |
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degree Fahrenheit |
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gram |
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liter |
The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.