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Human Biology Quiz: Cardiovascular and Integumentary System

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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

To transport nutrients from the stomach to cells
To regulate body temperature through sweat
To circulate oxygenated blood and return deoxygenated blood (correct)
To provide structural support to the body

Which layer of skin is composed of connective tissue and provides strength and elasticity?

Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous layer
Dermis (correct)

What is the characteristic of arteries compared to other blood vessels?

They have thick muscular walls and carry blood under high pressure (correct)
They have larger passageways for blood flow than veins
They carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
They contain valves to prevent backflow of blood

What is the lowermost layer of the integument system called?

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Which of the following statements about the epidermis is true?

<p>It is composed of the outermost layers of skin cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Epidermis layer

Outermost layer of skin, without blood vessels.

Dermis Layer

Skin layer between epidermis & hypodermis, with blood vessels & nerves.

Hypodermis Layer

Lowermost skin layer, containing fat and connecting to tissues.

Artery Function

Carries oxygenated blood away from heart (except pulmonary artery).

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Cardiovascular System Job?

Circulates blood to deliver oxygen to body’s organs.