Module 3: Gas Exchange and Circulation
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system in the human body?

  • To produce energy for the body
  • To exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen and remove metabolic waste products (correct)
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To transport substances to the cells
  • What is the term for the network of organs that allows the circulation of substances throughout the body?

  • Respiratory system
  • Circulatory system
  • Vascular system (correct)
  • Nervous system
  • What is necessary for metabolic activities in all living organisms?

  • Only food and water
  • Exchange of gases (correct)
  • Only sunlight
  • Only oxygen
  • What is the purpose of the exchange of gases in the human body?

    <p>To support metabolic activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonality among all living organisms in terms of basic needs?

    <p>They require food, water, and air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of this module in relation to gas exchange and circulation?

    <p>To compare and contrast the processes of gas exchange and circulation in plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

    <p>To transport blood to all parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of pulse rate for an adult?

    <p>60 to 100 beats a minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the arteries closest to the surface of the skin?

    <p>At the wrist and neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of tracing the pathway of air in a mammalian respiratory system?

    <p>To explain the coordination of respiratory and circulatory systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between the lungs and heart illustrated in the image?

    <p>Blood circulation from the heart to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the expansion of the arteries due to increased blood pressure?

    <p>Pulsation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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