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In the classification of life, bacteria, archaea and eukaryota are which of the following?
domains |
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species |
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classes |
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kingdoms |
The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.
What is the body's largest artery?
arteriole |
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vena cava |
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aorta |
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capillary |
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.
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
shingles |
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scurvy |
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diabetes |
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anemia |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?
centi |
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mega |
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milli |
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kilo |
Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.
Which of blood component fights infection?
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.