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What is a unique characteristic of the circulatory and respiratory systems of insects?
What is a unique characteristic of the circulatory and respiratory systems of insects?
- They are connected and function together.
- They are only used for nutrient transport.
- They are only used for oxygen transport.
- They are separate and do not function together. (correct)
What is the primary function of the red blood cells in humans and most animals?
What is the primary function of the red blood cells in humans and most animals?
- To transport nutrients
- To regulate body temperature
- To carry oxygen (correct)
- To defend against pathogens
In which type of organisms is the cell membrane used as a structure for gas exchange?
In which type of organisms is the cell membrane used as a structure for gas exchange?
- Vertebrates
- Multicellular organisms
- Unicellular organisms (correct)
- Insects
What is the purpose of the tubes connected to spiracles in insects?
What is the purpose of the tubes connected to spiracles in insects?
In which animals is the skin used as a structure for gas exchange?
In which animals is the skin used as a structure for gas exchange?
What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the term for the process by which water vapor escapes from the stomata of plants?
What is the term for the process by which water vapor escapes from the stomata of plants?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in animals?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in animals?
In insects, what structure takes the place of noses for oxygen intake?
In insects, what structure takes the place of noses for oxygen intake?
What is the purpose of stomata guard cells in plants?
What is the purpose of stomata guard cells in plants?
What type of respiratory system is composed of a series of tubes that carry gases directly to cells?
What type of respiratory system is composed of a series of tubes that carry gases directly to cells?
What is the term for the pressure that causes stomata to open or close?
What is the term for the pressure that causes stomata to open or close?
What is the primary function of the constantly circulating fluid in plants?
What is the primary function of the constantly circulating fluid in plants?
What is the term for the movement of solvent across a semipermeable membrane from high to low solvent concentration?
What is the term for the movement of solvent across a semipermeable membrane from high to low solvent concentration?
What happens to a hypotonic cell when placed in a hypertonic environment?
What happens to a hypotonic cell when placed in a hypertonic environment?
What is the primary function of the Rh antigen on the surface of RBCs?
What is the primary function of the Rh antigen on the surface of RBCs?
What is the term for the concentration of solutes in a solution?
What is the term for the concentration of solutes in a solution?
What is the result of cross-reaction when a blood sample is mixed with various antibodies in a lab?
What is the result of cross-reaction when a blood sample is mixed with various antibodies in a lab?
