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Which of the following best describes the function of a heart?
Which of the following best describes the function of a heart?
- Production of red blood cells
- Transportation of oxygen to the body (correct)
- Synthesis of digestive enzymes
- Regulation of body temperature
How does the structure of red blood cells enable them to fulfill their function effectively?
How does the structure of red blood cells enable them to fulfill their function effectively?
- They have a thick cell wall for protection
- They are flat and disc-shaped for efficient gas exchange (correct)
- They have a nucleus for protein synthesis
- They contain large vacuoles for storing oxygen
What is the primary function of the heart?
What is the primary function of the heart?
- To produce red blood cells
- To regulate body temperature
- To transport oxygen (correct)
- To maintain electrolyte balance
What is the primary respiratory pigment found in red blood cells (RBC)?
What is the primary respiratory pigment found in red blood cells (RBC)?
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Which pigment is responsible for the red color of red blood cells (RBC)?
Which pigment is responsible for the red color of red blood cells (RBC)?
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How does the structure of hemoglobin enable it to carry and release oxygen efficiently?
How does the structure of hemoglobin enable it to carry and release oxygen efficiently?
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