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What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- To transport glucose
- To transport oxygen (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To fight infections
Which type of blood vessel has a thick wall and narrow lumen?
Which type of blood vessel has a thick wall and narrow lumen?
- Venules
- Arteries (correct)
- Veins
- Capillaries
What component of blood helps in clotting?
What component of blood helps in clotting?
- White blood cells
- Plasma
- Platelets (correct)
- Red blood cells
Deoxygenated blood returns to which side of the heart after being oxygenated in the lungs?
Deoxygenated blood returns to which side of the heart after being oxygenated in the lungs?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
What is the primary function of the larynx?
What is the primary function of the larynx?
What property of red blood cells allows them to effectively transport oxygen?
What property of red blood cells allows them to effectively transport oxygen?
Which of the following describes the difference in oxygen levels between inhaled and exhaled air?
Which of the following describes the difference in oxygen levels between inhaled and exhaled air?
Where are capillaries primarily located?
Where are capillaries primarily located?
What is the correct order of the air passage during inhalation?
What is the correct order of the air passage during inhalation?
What is the main characteristic of plasma in blood?
What is the main characteristic of plasma in blood?
What chemical can be used to indicate high levels of carbon dioxide in exhaled air?
What chemical can be used to indicate high levels of carbon dioxide in exhaled air?
Why does exhaled air contain more carbon dioxide than inhaled air?
Why does exhaled air contain more carbon dioxide than inhaled air?
What is the main role of the circulatory system?
What is the main role of the circulatory system?
Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
What process describes the movement of oxygen from alveoli into the blood?
What process describes the movement of oxygen from alveoli into the blood?
What is produced by body cells during respiration?
What is produced by body cells during respiration?
Which nutrient is primarily broken down into glucose?
Which nutrient is primarily broken down into glucose?
What role do platelets serve in the blood?
What role do platelets serve in the blood?
Where does gas exchange occur?
Where does gas exchange occur?
Which vitamin is important for vision and immune function?
Which vitamin is important for vision and immune function?
What is the process of digestion defined as?
What is the process of digestion defined as?
Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
What is a rich source of starch?
What is a rich source of starch?
What is the primary role of oxygen in the process of respiration?
What is the primary role of oxygen in the process of respiration?
Which gas is produced as a waste product during respiration?
Which gas is produced as a waste product during respiration?
What does limewater demonstrate in the context of exhaled air?
What does limewater demonstrate in the context of exhaled air?
During inhalation, the main action that occurs is:
During inhalation, the main action that occurs is:
How are nutrients transferred to cells after digestion?
How are nutrients transferred to cells after digestion?
What happens to oxygen after it enters the lungs during inhalation?
What happens to oxygen after it enters the lungs during inhalation?
Which statement best describes exhalation?
Which statement best describes exhalation?
What is the link between breathing and respiration?
What is the link between breathing and respiration?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?
Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?
What is the function of lipids in the body?
What is the function of lipids in the body?
Why is water essential for the body?
Why is water essential for the body?
What deficiency disease can result from a lack of Vitamin C?
What deficiency disease can result from a lack of Vitamin C?
Which mineral is essential for making strong bones?
Which mineral is essential for making strong bones?
What role does fibre play in the digestive system?
What role does fibre play in the digestive system?
Which vitamin is crucial for good vision?
Which vitamin is crucial for good vision?
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