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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
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| Score | 0% | 74% |
Which of these is not a recognized blood type?
B |
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AO |
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AB |
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O |
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.
Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?
reflection |
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radiation |
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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.
Atoms of an element whose atoms can vary in the number of neutrons in their nucleus are called which of the following?
ions |
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isotopes |
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reactants |
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products |
The atomic mass of an element listed in the Periodic Table represents the average mass of a single atom of that element and is measured in atomic mass units (amu). This number is an average as some elements have isotopes with atoms that vary in their number of neturons and, therefore, differ in weight.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?
medulla |
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cerebrum |
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cerebellum |
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spinal cord |
Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.
An air mass is a large body of air that has which of the following characteristics?
similar temperature |
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all of these |
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similar density |
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similar moisture |
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.