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| Score | 0% | 69% |
The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.
central |
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somatic |
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peripheral |
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autonomic |
Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.
An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of __________ animals, including humans.
vertebrate |
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arthropod |
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sentient |
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spiny |
An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of vertebrate animals, including humans.
Which of the following does not filter air as part of the respiratory system?
trachea |
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pharynx |
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epiglottis |
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nasal cavity |
After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis which prevents food from entering the airway.
Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?
radio waves → visible light → gamma rays |
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visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves |
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microwaves → radio waves → visible light |
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infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light |
The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation. From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
atom |
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neutron |
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electron |
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proton |
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.