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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.24 |
| Score | 0% | 65% |
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.
large intestine |
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small intestine |
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stomach |
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mouth |
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.
Which of the following would be found on a reflecting telescope?
convex lens |
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concave lens |
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convex mirror |
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concave mirror |
A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.
Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.
peripheral |
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autonomic |
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central |
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somatic |
The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.
Which of these is important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair?
protein |
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fats |
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carbohydrates |
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fiber |
Found in both animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) and vegetables (beans, nuts, some grains), proteins are important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair.
Universal donor blood can be given to a person with any blood type. Which blood type is the universal donor?
O-positive |
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O |
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AB |
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O-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.