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"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." This describes which of Newton's laws of motion?
fourth |
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third |
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second |
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first |
Newton's third law of motion states that For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When an object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts a force of equal magnitude in the opposite direction on the first object.
During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?
small intestine |
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pancreas |
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stomach |
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large intestine |
The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.
The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.
trachea |
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bronchioles |
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diaphragm |
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pulmonary |
The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.
In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?
cytoplasm |
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nucleus |
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cell membrane |
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cell wall |
The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.
Which of these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?
eggs |
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vegetable oils |
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olive oil |
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avocados |
Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.