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10 Cards in this Set
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1. Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and Heartbeat are regulated by the
A. smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract B. autonomic nervous system C. voluntary nervous system D. spinal nerves of the nervous system |
B
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2. Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system?
A. carbon dioxide, oxygen B. nitrogen, carbon dioxide C. air, carbon dioxide D. oxygen, carbon dioxide |
D
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3. The muscular tissue of the heart is called the
A. apex B. endocardium C. myocardium D. epicardium |
C
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4. Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the
A. Pulmonary artery B. Vena cava C. pulmonary veins D. aorta |
B
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5. The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is
A. multiple sclerosis B. rheumatoid arthritis C. lupus D. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
A
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6. The functional, microscopic filteration unit of the kidney is the
A. glomerulus B. Nephron C. Bowman's capsule D. calyx |
B
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7. The testes produce
A. sperm B. testosterone C. Seman D. both a and B |
C
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8. The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about
A. 1 Liter B. 10 Liters C. 12 Liters D. 6 Liters |
D
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9. The main function of white blood cells is to
A. initiate the clotting mechanism B. defend the body against invading bacteria and viruses C. transport oxygen D. transport carbon dioxide |
B
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10. The process that stops bleeding is called
A. Thrombocytopenia B. hemostasis C. Hemoglobinolysis D. platelet formation |
B
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