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Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a direction and a polarity |
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a magnitude and a direction |
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a direction only |
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a magnitude only |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?
genotype |
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phenotype |
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chromotype |
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DNA |
A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.
The respiratory and circulatory systems are similar in that they:
transport oxygen |
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transport nutrients |
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add carbon dioxide |
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deoxygenate blood |
Like the respiratory system, the circulatory system serves to transport oxygen throughout the body while removing carbon dioxide. In addition, the circulatory system transports nutrients from the digestive system.
Blood pressure is generally highest in which of the following?
capillaries |
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arteries |
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veins |
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heart |
Arteries are thick-walled because they carry oxygenated blood at high pressure, veins are comparatively thin-walled as they carry low-pressure deoxygenated blood.
What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?
cerebellum |
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cerebrum |
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medulla |
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brainstem |
The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).