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The transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas is called:
radiation |
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diffusion |
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conduction |
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convection |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas. Examples of heat transfer by convection include water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee.
Someone who has Rh-factor __________ blood cannot receive blood with a __________ type.
antigen, negative |
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negative, positive |
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positive, antigen |
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positive, negative |
Blood transfer is limited by the type and Rh factor of the blood. Someone who has Rh-factor negative blood cannot receive blood with a positive type but a person with Rh-factor positive type blood can receive Rh-negative blood. Type O negative blood is the universal donor because it can be given to a person with any blood type. Type AB positive is the universal recipient meaning someone with this blood type can receive any other type of blood.
Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?
Earth |
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Jupiter |
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Mercury |
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Venus |
The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.
During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?
salt |
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water |
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minerals |
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fats |
Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.
Which of blood component allows blood to clot?
red blood cells |
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platelets |
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white blood cells |
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plasma |
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.