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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

To break down food for absorption

To take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide (correct)

To support and protect the body's organs

To transport nutrients throughout the body

Which system works in conjunction with the skeletal system to facilitate movement?

Nervous System

Muscular System (correct)

Endocrine System

Digestive System

What are the main components of the circulatory system?

Mouth, stomach, and intestines

Nose, windpipe, and air tubes

Skull, ribcage, and vertebrates

Heart, blood, and blood vessels (correct)

Which function does the digestive system perform?

Breaks down food into simpler substances Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the protective roles of the skeletal system?

Protecting the brain with the skull Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the mouth in the digestive process?

To mechanically break down food Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system has no role in digestion?

Esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

To transport oxygen, digested food, and water to all parts of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

To increase surface area for absorption Signup and view all the answers

Why does the heart rate increase during exercise?

To supply more blood rich in oxygen and digested food to the body Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the large intestine?

Water and mineral salts are absorbed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

To contract and relax for air movement Signup and view all the answers

How does the salivary glands help in the digestive process?

By moistening and softening food Signup and view all the answers

Which blood component is primarily responsible for fighting diseases?

White blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases?

Air sacs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

Arteries Signup and view all the answers

What occurs at the capillaries in the circulatory system?

Gaseous exchange occurs between blood and cells Signup and view all the answers

How does the ribcage contribute to the function of the respiratory system?

By protecting the heart and lungs Signup and view all the answers

In what order does air travel through the respiratory system?

Nose → Windpipe → Air tubes → Air sacs Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest component of the air we breathe, according to its composition?

Nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

It contracts and flattens. Signup and view all the answers

How does smoking affect the air sacs in the lungs?

It blocks the air sacs with harmful residue. Signup and view all the answers

During exhalation, which of the following occurs?

The diaphragm relaxes and curves upwards. Signup and view all the answers

Why do smokers have a higher breathing rate compared to non-smokers?

To obtain the same amount of oxygen despite reduced surface area. Signup and view all the answers

What visual difference is likely seen in a smoker's air sac compared to a non-smoker's air sac?

Dark deposits and blockages. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the gaseous exchange primarily take place in the respiratory system?

In the air sacs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the circulatory and respiratory systems?

The circulatory system carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body after gas exchange in the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What role does blood play in the digestive system?

It carries digested food to all parts of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What process is described by the equation: oxygen + digested food → energy + water + carbon dioxide?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the human circulatory system from the plant transport system?

The heart is essential in the human circulatory system. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the transporting tubes in the human circulatory system is true?

They transport blood containing oxygen and carbon dioxide. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is part of the plant transport system?

Leaves Signup and view all the answers

In terms of the substances transported, how do the human circulatory and plant transport systems compare?

Only the plant system carries food through separate tubes. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of both the human circulatory and plant transport systems?

Both utilize tubes to transport substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary organ used for gaseous exchange in humans?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

How does oxygen transport differ between humans and fish?

Humans use atmospheric air while fish use dissolved oxygen in water. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the circulation of blood in humans from that in fish?

Blood flows through the heart only once in fish, but twice in humans. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide removal is accurate for both humans and fish?

Humans expel carbon dioxide through the lungs, fish through the gills. Signup and view all the answers

What do the circulatory systems of humans and fish have in common?

Both have blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Which system works in conjunction with the skeletal system to facilitate movement?

What are the main components of the circulatory system?

Which function does the digestive system perform?

What is one of the protective roles of the skeletal system?

What is the primary role of the mouth in the digestive process?

Which part of the digestive system has no role in digestion?

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

Why does the heart rate increase during exercise?

What happens in the large intestine?

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

How does the salivary glands help in the digestive process?

Which blood component is primarily responsible for fighting diseases?

Which component of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases?

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

What occurs at the capillaries in the circulatory system?

How does the ribcage contribute to the function of the respiratory system?

In what order does air travel through the respiratory system?

What is the largest component of the air we breathe, according to its composition?

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

How does smoking affect the air sacs in the lungs?

During exhalation, which of the following occurs?

Why do smokers have a higher breathing rate compared to non-smokers?

What visual difference is likely seen in a smoker's air sac compared to a non-smoker's air sac?

Where does the gaseous exchange primarily take place in the respiratory system?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the circulatory and respiratory systems?

What role does blood play in the digestive system?

What process is described by the equation: oxygen + digested food → energy + water + carbon dioxide?

What distinguishes the human circulatory system from the plant transport system?

Which of the following statements about the transporting tubes in the human circulatory system is true?

Which component is part of the plant transport system?

In terms of the substances transported, how do the human circulatory and plant transport systems compare?

What is a common feature of both the human circulatory and plant transport systems?

What is the primary organ used for gaseous exchange in humans?

How does oxygen transport differ between humans and fish?

What distinguishes the circulation of blood in humans from that in fish?

Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide removal is accurate for both humans and fish?

What do the circulatory systems of humans and fish have in common?

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