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Which type of tissue is responsible for gas exchange in the body?
Which type of tissue is responsible for gas exchange in the body?
- Nervous tissue - Example: Brain tissue - Specialized cell: Neuron
- Connective tissue - Example: Tendons - Specialized cell: Fibroblast
- Muscle tissue - Example: Heart tissue - Specialized cell: Cardiomyocyte
- Epithelial tissue - Example: Alveoli in the lungs - Specialized cell: Pneumocyte (correct)
Which organ is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients in the body?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients in the body?
- Mouth - Component tissue: Salivary glands - Function: Initiation of digestion
- Esophagus - Component tissue: Stratified squamous epithelium - Function: Passage of food to the stomach
- Intestines - Component tissue: Villi and microvilli - Function: Absorption of nutrients (correct)
- Stomach - Component tissue: Gastric mucosa - Function: Digestion of food
Which plant organ is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Which plant organ is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
- Stems - Function: Support and transport
- Flowers - Function: Reproduction
- Roots - Function: Absorption of water and minerals
- Leaves - Function: Photosynthesis (correct)