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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
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| Score | 0% | 60% |
Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?
red |
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platelets |
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plasma |
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white |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?
pancreatic amylase |
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lipase |
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trypsin |
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gastric acid |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:
universal donor status |
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blood type |
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postive or negative |
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universal recipient status |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?
cerebrum |
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autonomic |
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spinal cord |
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medulla |
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebellum |
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cerebrum |
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brainstem |
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medulla |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.