Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: June Exam Hard
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What is the primary function of the muscular walls in the ureters?

  • To filter blood
  • To contract and propel urine downward through peristalsis (correct)
  • To regulate pH and electrolyte balance
  • To store urine

What is the approximate length of each ureter?

  • 25-30 cm (correct)
  • 20-25 cm
  • 10-15 cm
  • 35-40 cm

What is the main function of the bladder?

  • To propel urine downward through peristalsis
  • To filter blood
  • To store urine until it is ready to be excreted (correct)
  • To regulate pH and electrolyte balance

What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?

<p>To filter blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reabsorption in the renal tubules?

<p>To retain necessary nutrients and maintain fluid balance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the renal pelvis?

<p>To funnel final urine from the nephrons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urethra in males?

<p>To allow urine to be excreted and serve as a passage for semen during ejaculation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of the bladder?

<p>300-500 ml (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

<p>To filter blood and remove waste products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of kidney failure?

<p>Viral infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bladder in the excretory system?

<p>To store urine until urination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys?

<p>Glomerulonephritis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?

<p>High blood pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

<p>To coordinate the body's actions and sensory information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the bundles of nerve cells that transmit messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?

<p>Nerves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the central organ of the nervous system, located within the skull?

<p>Brain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brain through the spine?

<p>Spinal cord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

<p>To produce ova and female sex hormones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in humans?

<p>In the fallopian tubes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the network of nerve cells that transmit nerve impulses between different parts of the body?

<p>Nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>To house the testes and regulate their temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

<p>To mature and store sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina?

<p>Menstruation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the uterus?

<p>To regulate body temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which an ovary releases a mature egg?

<p>Ovulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of the male reproductive system?

<p>Vas deferens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fertilized egg as it travels to the uterus?

<p>Zygote (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

<p>To serve as a passageway for menstrual blood and a birth canal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sensory organs detect specific stimuli by using specialized cells?

<p>Eyes, ears, nose, skin, and tongue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

<p>To regulate body temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted?

<p>The brain cells die due to lack of oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a degenerative disorder?

<p>Stroke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity?

<p>To detect airborne chemicals and enable the sense of smell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of damage to the spinal cord?

<p>Permanent damage and loss of function in parts of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the photoreceptor cells in the retina?

<p>To convert light into electrical signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of long-term substance abuse on the brain?

<p>Permanent brain damage and mental health disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ejaculation in males?

<p>To release semen containing sperm from the penis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of heterosexual couples affected by infertility?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the taste buds on the tongue?

<p>To detect different flavors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the neurons in the central nervous system?

<p>To send and receive messages through electrical impulses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

<p>Alcohol consumption during pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact?

<p>Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus?

<p>Endometriosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pituitary gland in initiating puberty?

<p>To release hormones that signal the immature sex organs to start producing their own hormones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of puberty?

<p>To develop the reproductive organs and produce gametes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the endometrium?

<p>To prepare for potential pregnancy by thickening each month (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the physical changes that differentiate males and females and are not directly involved in reproduction?

<p>Secondary sexual characteristics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which process does the egg travel through the Fallopian tube towards the uterus?

<p>Ovulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of puberty in females?

<p>Breast development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of oestrogen in females during puberty?

<p>To develop female secondary sexual characteristics and regulate the menstrual cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of the female reproductive cycle?

<p>28-30 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pituitary gland in initiating puberty?

<p>To release hormones that stimulate the gonads to produce sex hormones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization of the egg by sperm typically occur?

<p>In the Fallopian tube (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the reproductive system essential?

<p>To maintain reproductive health and address fertility issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the scrotum in males?

<p>To regulate the temperature of the testes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

<p>To produce female sex hormones and store and release eggs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

<p>To store and mature sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if fertilization does not occur during the reproductive cycle?

<p>The lining of the uterus sheds during menstruation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of testosterone in males during puberty?

<p>To develop male secondary sexual characteristics and produce sperm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

<p>To facilitate fertilization and support the development of a fetus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hormones in puberty?

<p>To drive the physical and functional changes that occur during puberty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?

<p>To produce and store sperm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sperm duct in the male reproductive system?

<p>To transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the penis in the male reproductive system?

<p>To deliver sperm into the female reproductive tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sensory organs in the human body?

<p>To collect information from the environment and send it to the central nervous system for processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neurons in the brain send and receive messages?

<p>Through electrical impulses transmitted across synapses via neurotransmitters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of damage to the spinal cord?

<p>Paralysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the brain interprets electrical signals from the eyes as visual images?

<p>Seeing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

<p>To regulate body temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a stroke?

<p>Death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity?

<p>To detect airborne chemicals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of long-term substance abuse on the brain?

<p>Impaired cognitive functions, memory, learning, and emotional regulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the buildup of waste products and fluids in the body during kidney failure?

<p>Inability of the kidneys to filter blood effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the photoreceptor cells in the retina?

<p>To detect light and enable vision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the excretory system is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

<p>Glomerulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the taste buds on the tongue?

<p>To detect flavors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

<p>To transmit messages to and from the brain and spinal cord (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of kidney stones?

<p>Concentrated urine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the smooth muscle lining the bladder's walls?

<p>Contraction to expel urine through the urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process ensures the body retains necessary nutrients and maintains fluid balance?

<p>Reabsorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the brain in the nervous system?

<p>To interpret sensory information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects the bladder to the exterior of the body?

<p>Urethra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

<p>To connect the brain to the rest of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the collecting ducts in the nephron?

<p>Funneling final urine into the renal pelvis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of glomerulonephritis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the excretory system?

<p>To remove waste products and excess fluids from the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the muscular walls in the ureters?

<p>To contract and propel urine downward through peristalsis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process fine-tunes the body's pH and electrolyte balance?

<p>Secretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

<p>To transmit messages to and from the brain and spinal cord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

<p>Nephron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of regular hydration in supporting the excretory system's health?

<p>To increase urine production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?

<p>To connect the ovaries to the uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of development does the fertilized egg implant into the lining of the uterus?

<p>Implantation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the uterus prepares for a potential pregnancy?

<p>Menstruation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

<p>To store mature sperm cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body?

<p>Vagina (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the female reproductive system produces female sex hormones?

<p>Ovaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>To regulate the temperature of the testes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which process does the ovary release a mature egg?

<p>Ovulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fertilized egg as it travels to the uterus?

<p>Zygote (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

<p>To support fetal development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the oviducts (Fallopian tubes) in the female reproductive system?

<p>To connect the ovaries to the uterus and facilitate fertilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the lining of the uterus is prepared each month for potential pregnancy?

<p>Endometrial thickening (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

<p>To produce female sex hormones and store and release eggs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of the reproductive cycle does the uterus prepare for potential pregnancy?

<p>The entire reproductive cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the endometrium in the female reproductive system?

<p>To thicken and prepare for potential pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fertilized egg as it travels to the uterus?

<p>Zygote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pituitary gland in puberty?

<p>To stimulate the gonads to produce sex hormones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a result of increased levels of oestrogen during puberty in females?

<p>Widening of the hips (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>To regulate the temperature of the testes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of puberty do the reproductive organs grow and mature?

<p>Initiation of puberty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of testosterone during puberty in males?

<p>To develop male secondary sexual characteristics and produce sperm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increased oil production during puberty?

<p>Acne and changes in body odour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?

<p>To transport sperm to the urethra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

<p>To serve as the receptacle for the penis during sexual intercourse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increased levels of oestrogen during puberty in females?

<p>Widening of the hips and development of a more rounded body shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the penis in the male reproductive system?

<p>To serve as the external male sex organ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the reproductive system in humans?

<p>To ensure the continuation of the species and the passing on of genetic material from one generation to the next (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of Endometriosis?

<p>Irregular bleeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in initiating puberty?

<p>To release hormones that signal the immature sex organs to start producing their own hormones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the prostate gland in males?

<p>To produce fluids that make up semen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the physical changes that differentiate males and females and are not directly involved in reproduction?

<p>Secondary sexual characteristics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of oestrogen in females during puberty?

<p>To stimulate the development of breast tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ejaculation in males?

<p>To release sperm from the epididymis into the vas deferens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

<p>Maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina?

<p>Menstruation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

<p>To produce and store egg cells (ova) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the thickening of the uterine lining during ovulation?

<p>To prepare for potential implantation of a fertilized egg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sperm after one penetrates the outer membrane of the egg?

<p>The sperm's head enters the egg, and the tail remains outside (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?

<p>To provide oxygen and nutrients to the embryo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the fertilized egg typically implant during pregnancy?

<p>In the uterus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the fertilized egg travels to the uterus?

<p>Implantation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the embryo's umbilical cord during pregnancy?

<p>To provide nutrients and oxygen to the embryo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the competitive nature of the sperm's journey during fertilization?

<p>To ensure only one sperm fertilizes the egg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the shedding of the uterine lining if the egg is not fertilized?

<p>Menstruation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the umbilical cord during human pregnancy?

<p>To provide a pathway for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the embryo and the mother (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period during which the embryo develops into a fetus?

<p>Gestation period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

<p>Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the diaphragm during inhalation?

<p>To contract and flatten, moving downwards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles where gas exchange occurs?

<p>Alveoli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the heart in the respiratory system?

<p>To pump oxygenated blood to the lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During exhalation, what happens to the rib cage and diaphragm?

<p>The rib cage moves downwards and inwards, and the diaphragm contracts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which oxygen diffuses from the inhaled air into the blood?

<p>Diffusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of haemoglobin molecules in red blood cells?

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What is the term for the pathway through which air travels from the mouth and nose to the lungs?

<p>Respiratory tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the diaphragm during exhalation?

<p>To relax and decrease thoracic volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

<p>Diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?

<p>To facilitate the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of efficient gaseous exchange in the lungs?

<p>Oxygen is continuously supplied to body cells and carbon dioxide is removed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the infection that leads to fluid-filled alveoli, impairing gas exchange?

<p>Pneumonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the grape-like clusters of air sacs where the actual exchange of gases occurs?

<p>Alveoli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thin walls of the alveoli and capillaries?

<p>To allow for rapid diffusion of gases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of oxygen binding to haemoglobin in red blood cells?

<p>Oxyhaemoglobin formation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of damage to the alveoli?

<p>Emphysema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the rich blood supply surrounding the alveoli?

<p>To facilitate the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the circulatory system?

<p>To pump oxygenated blood into the aorta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of capillaries that facilitates efficient exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and body cells?

<p>Extremely thin and narrow, forming a network around body cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the by-product of cellular respiration in the mitochondria?

<p>Carbon dioxide and water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it into the right ventricle?

<p>Right atrium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indicator of cardiovascular fitness and efficient heart function?

<p>Lower resting heart rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary arteries?

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What is the process by which cells receive adequate oxygen and expel carbon dioxide effectively?

<p>Circulation and respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the veins in the circulatory system?

<p>To transport deoxygenated blood back to the heart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the network of blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes carbon dioxide and waste products?

<p>Circulatory system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of gaseous exchange in the lungs?

<p>Oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is expelled (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proteins in the human body?

<p>To build and repair body cells and tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a plant-based source of protein?

<p>Soya beans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

<p>To provide energy for the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a healthy fat?

<p>Olive oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vitamins in the human body?

<p>To aid in various chemical reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mineral essential for strong bones and teeth?

<p>Calcium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fibre in the human body?

<p>To maintain regular bowel movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of water in the human body?

<p>50% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of poor dietary choices?

<p>Increased risk of chronic diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the seven building blocks of a healthy diet?

<p>To maintain proper body function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the alimentary canal?

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Which type of digestion involves the physical breakdown of food?

<p>Mechanical digestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

<p>To secrete gastric juices containing enzymes and hydrochloric acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the series of muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal?

<p>Peristalsis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?

<p>Amylase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the small intestine in digestion?

<p>To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of expelling undigested and unabsorbed food from the body?

<p>Egestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the rectum and anus?

<p>To store feces until they are expelled through the anus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the alimentary canal is responsible for both mechanical and chemical digestion?

<p>Mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the oesophagus in digestion?

<p>To move food from the mouth to the stomach through peristalsis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the uterine lining during the female reproductive cycle?

<p>To thicken and prepare for potential implantation of a fertilized egg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the competitive process that sperm undergo to reach the egg?

<p>Journey through the cervix and uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which a sperm penetrates the outer membrane of the egg?

<p>Fertilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?

<p>To remove waste and provide nutrients and oxygen to the embryo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the uterine lining if the egg is not fertilized?

<p>It is shed and expelled from the body through menstruation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in humans?

<p>In the oviduct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the embryo implants itself into the uterine lining?

<p>Implantation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of fertilization?

<p>The formation of a zygote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the diaphragm during inhalation?

<p>To contract and flatten, creating a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood in the alveoli?

<p>Diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the intercostal muscles during inhalation?

<p>To contract and expand the rib cage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition in which a fetus develops abnormal physical, behavioral, and cognitive impairments due to maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy?

<p>Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bronchioles in the lungs?

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What is the term for the process by which the embryo develops into a fetus during pregnancy?

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What is the primary function of the capillaries in the alveoli?

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What is the term for the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse?

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

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What is the term for the period of approximately 40 weeks during which the embryo develops into a fetus?

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What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the heart?

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Where does the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and body cells occur?

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What is the primary function of the right ventricle in the heart?

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What is the result of cellular respiration in the mitochondria?

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What is the characteristic of arteries, except for the pulmonary arteries?

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What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

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What is the indicator of fitness and efficient heart function?

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What happens to carbon dioxide during gaseous exchange in the lungs?

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What is the purpose of the network of capillaries around body cells?

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What is the result of deoxygenated blood returning to the heart?

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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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During exhalation, what happens to the diaphragm?

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What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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What is the primary function of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?

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What is the result of efficient gaseous exchange in the lungs?

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What is the term for the inflammation of the airways, leading to impeded airflow to the alveoli?

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What is the result of damage to the alveoli, leading to a reduction in the surface area for gas exchange?

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What is the primary function of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs?

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What is the term for the process by which oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream?

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What is the primary function of proteins in the human body?

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What is the main source of vitamins in a healthy diet?

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What is the function of fibre in the digestive system?

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What is the importance of water in the human body?

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What is the result of poor dietary choices?

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What is the role of minerals in the human body?

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What is the importance of a balanced diet?

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What is the role of fats and oils in the human body?

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

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What is the primary function of the mouth in the alimentary canal?

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What is the term for the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal?

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Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates?

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What is the primary function of the small intestine?

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What is the term for the specialized proteins that accelerate chemical reactions in the body?

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Which part of the alimentary canal is responsible for absorbing water and salts from the remaining indigestible food matter?

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What is the term for the inner surface of the small intestine that increases the surface area for absorption?

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What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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What is the main component of the plant cell wall?

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What is the function of thylakoids in chloroplasts?

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Which of the following organisms also have cell walls, but with a different composition?

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What is the primary function of the chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

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What is the term for the stacked structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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What is the function of the cell wall in regulating the entry and exit of substances in plant cells?

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What is the primary function of the coarse and fine focus knobs in a microscope?

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What is the purpose of using a wet mount in preparing specimens for microscopic observation?

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What is the term for the process by which cells within an organism specialize to perform distinct functions?

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What is the primary function of epithelial cells in the body?

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What is the term for unspecialized cells capable of dividing and differentiating into various specialized cells?

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What is the primary characteristic of unicellular organisms?

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What is the hierarchy of organization in multicellular organisms?

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What is the primary function of staining in preparing specimens for microscopic observation?

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What is the term for the process by which tissues are organized into organs to perform complex functions?

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What is the primary function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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What is the main function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

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What is the term for the removal of undigested or unwanted particles from the body?

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What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

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What is the term for open sores that develop on the lining of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine?

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What is the purpose of the pancreas in the digestive system?

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What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

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What is the term for the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating or drinking?

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What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

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What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?

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What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

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What is the primary location where the Calvin cycle takes place in a plant cell?

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What is the main function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

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Which of the following organelles is involved in the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification in both plant and animal cells?

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What is the primary function of centrioles in animal cells?

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Which of the following types of microscopes is suitable for viewing live cells and tissues?

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What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?

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What is the main difference between the shape and structure of plant and animal cells?

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What is the primary function of the chlorophyll in plant cells?

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What is the main difference between the function of lysosomes in plant and animal cells?

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What is the primary function of the objective lenses in a light microscope?

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What is the primary reason why individuals with anorexia nervosa severely restrict their food intake?

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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What is the primary purpose of the pulmonary circulation?

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What is a common consequence of high blood pressure?

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What is the term for the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body?

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What is the term for the process by which the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced?

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What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?

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What is the term for the disease that gradually replaces healthy liver tissue with scar tissue?

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What is the primary function of the blood vessels in the circulatory system?

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What is the term for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues?

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What is the primary consequence of a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain?

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What is the main function of the trachea?

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What is the primary function of the diaphragm during breathing?

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What is the term for the process by which oxygen from the inhaled air diffuses into the capillaries and carbon dioxide from the blood diffuses into the alveoli?

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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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What is the term for the chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

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

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

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What is the primary consequence of a blood vessel rupture in the brain?

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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Which respiratory disease is characterized by the inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs?

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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Which of the following is a symptom of Tuberculosis?

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What is the function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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Which respiratory disease is highly contagious and requires long-term antibiotic treatment?

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What is the term for the basic functional units of the nervous system?

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Which of the following is a component of the nervous system?

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What is the primary function of sensory organs in the nervous system?

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Which respiratory disease is commonly associated with smoking?

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What is the primary function of the brain in the nervous system?

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What is the primary function of the nervous system in relation to maintaining homeostasis?

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Which of the following health issues is characterized by a sudden loss of brain function due to lack of oxygen?

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What is the primary function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

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What is the result of long-term substance abuse on the brain?

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Which of the following is a degenerative disorder that affects movement and cognitive abilities?

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What is the purpose of the excretory system in maintaining homeostasis?

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What is the result of damage to the spinal cord?

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Which of the following is a symptom of a stroke?

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What is the primary component of the plant cell wall?

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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What is the function of thylakoids in chloroplasts?

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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Which of the following organisms has a cell wall composed of peptidoglycan?

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What is the function of chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

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What is the purpose of grana in chloroplasts?

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What is the function of the cell membrane in plant cells?

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What is the primary function of the stroma in chloroplasts?

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells in terms of shape and structure?

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What is the primary function of peroxisomes in plant cells?

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What is the primary function of lysosomes in animal cells?

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What is the primary function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

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What is the primary function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

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What is the primary function of centrioles in animal cells?

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

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What is the primary function of the eyepiece in a light microscope?

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What is the primary function of electron microscopes?

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What is the primary function of the coarse and fine focus knobs in a microscope?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of specimen preparation method for microscopic observation?

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What is the primary function of epithelial cells in the body?

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What is the primary characteristic of stem cells?

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What is the level of organization that consists of groups of similar cells working together to perform a specific function?

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What is the primary function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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What is the term for the process by which cells specialize to perform distinct functions?

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What is the primary function of embryonic stem cells?

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What is the term for organisms that consist of a single cell that performs all life functions?

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What is the primary function of staining in specimen preparation for microscopic observation?

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

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What is the main function of the large intestine (colon) in the digestive system?

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What is the term for the process by which nutrients from digested food are absorbed into the cells of the digestive tract?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the digestive system?

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What is the term for the removal of undigested or unwanted particles from the body?

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What is the term for open sores that develop on the lining of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine?

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What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

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What is the term for the muscular tube that moves chewed food from the mouth to the stomach through peristaltic contractions?

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Which of the following is a health issue involving the digestive system?

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What is the primary role of the circulatory system in the human body?

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Which of the following is a common cause of liver cirrhosis?

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What is the term for the process by which the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

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What is a possible consequence of high blood pressure?

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What is the function of the capillaries in the circulatory system?

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What is the term for the blockage of a coronary artery, leading to damage to the heart muscle?

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What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?

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What is the term for the condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction and starvation?

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What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?

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What is the term for the interruption of blood flow to the brain, potentially leading to brain tissue damage or death?

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Which of the following respiratory diseases is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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What is the primary function of the brain in the nervous system?

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What is the term for the bundles of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the nervous system?

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What is the primary function of sensory organs in the nervous system?

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Which of the following is a symptom of lung cancer?

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What is the primary function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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Which of the following is a type of respiratory disease caused by viral or bacterial infections?

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What is the primary function of neurons in the nervous system?

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Which of the following is a common cause of lung cancer?

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What is a consequence of a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain?

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What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?

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What is the term for the small, balloon-like structures at the end of bronchioles where gas exchange occurs?

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What is the result of the diaphragm relaxing and moving upward during exhalation?

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What is the term for the chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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What is the term for the process by which oxygen diffuses from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the air?

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

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What is the term for the tube supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage that conducts air from the pharynx to the bronchi?

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What is the result of damage to the brain cells due to a blockage in a blood vessel?

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What is the primary function of the excretory system in maintaining homeostasis?

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What is the result of damage to the brain or spinal cord from accidents or injuries?

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What is the primary function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

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What is the term for the progressive loss of neural function in degenerative disorders?

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What is the primary function of the nervous system in regulating various body functions?

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What is the result of a stroke?

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What is the primary function of the excretory system in removing metabolic waste products?

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What is the result of substance abuse on the brain?

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What is the characteristic that defines a molecule?

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What is the correct formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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What is the result of the combustion reaction of iron with oxygen?

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What is the correct way to balance the equation: Mg + O₂ → MgO?

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What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations in chemistry?

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What is the general chemical equation for Group 2 metals reacting with oxygen?

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What is the formula of the oxide formed when sodium reacts with oxygen?

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What is the chemical equation for the reaction between magnesium and oxygen?

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What is the chemical equation for the reaction between iron and oxygen?

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What is the product formed when calcium reacts with oxygen?

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What is the chemical equation for the reaction of carbon with oxygen?

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What is the significance of fine steel threads in the combustion reaction of iron?

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What is the primary function of the safety precautions during the combustion reaction of magnesium?

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What is the symbolic representation of the combustion reaction of magnesium?

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What is the macroscopic representation of the product of the combustion reaction of magnesium?

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What is the historical significance of the combustion reaction of magnesium?

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What is the submicroscopic representation of the reactants of the combustion reaction of magnesium?

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What is the general reaction of metals with oxygen?

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What is the primary function of the word equation in chemistry?

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What is the primary reactant that combines with oxygen to form rust?

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What is the primary purpose of applying a coating to iron or steel?

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Which of the following is an example of a corrosive environment?

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What is the name of the oxide formed when phosphorus reacts with oxygen?

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What is the primary function of chromium in preventing rust?

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What is the product formed when hydrogen reacts with oxygen?

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What is the systematic name for water?

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What is the general word equation for the reaction of non-metal with oxygen?

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What is the chemical equation for the reaction of phosphorus with oxygen?

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What is the term for the chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light?

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What is the purpose of chroming metal?

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Which of the following compounds is an example of a diatomic molecule?

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What is the difference between water (H₂O) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)?

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What is the common characteristic of alkali metals?

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What is the product of the reaction between lithium and water?

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What is the naming system developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) used for?

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What is the correct name of the compound CO₂?

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What is the correct formula for the compound dinitrogen tetroxide?

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What is the correct name of the compound FeS?

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What is the correct formula for the compound sulfur trioxide?

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What is the primary function of chemical bonds in a compound?

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What is the symbol for sodium derived from?

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Where are non-metals typically found on the Periodic Table?

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What is the name of the Russian chemist who proposed the original version of the Periodic Table?

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What is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction using chemical formulae?

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What is the level of representation that involves imagining or visualizing the particles that make up substances?

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What is the primary function of a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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What is the force that holds atoms together in a molecule or compound?

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What is the level of representation that involves observing substances and their changes with our senses?

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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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What is the substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction?

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What does the subscript '2' in H₂O indicate?

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What is the term for the dulling or discoloration of metal due to a chemical reaction, usually involving oxygen or sulfur?

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What is the substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction?

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What is the purpose of a word equation?

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What is the process in which substances are transformed into different substances through the breaking and forming of bonds?

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What is the representation of a chemical reaction that uses diagrams or pictures to show the reactants and products?

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What does the coefficient '2' in 2H₂ indicate?

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What is the way scientists approach understanding chemical reactions?

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What is the term for iron oxide, formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen?

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What is the purpose of a picture equation?

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What is the main difference between a word equation and a chemical equation?

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What is the general chemical equation for Group 2 metals reacting with oxygen?

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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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What is the primary reactant in the rusting process?

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Which of the following environments accelerates the rusting process?

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What is the chemical formula for iron oxide?

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What is the process by which iron reacts with oxygen to form rust?

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What is the purpose of galvanizing iron or steel?

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What is the primary composition of rust?

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What is the result of rusting on metal structures?

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Which of the following is NOT a method for preventing rust?

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What is the term for the substances that start a chemical reaction?

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What is the purpose of coefficients in a chemical equation?

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What is the primary function of chromium in preventing rust?

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What is the term for the gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, by chemical reaction with their environment?

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What is the purpose of applying a barrier in preventing rust?

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Which of the following materials is preferred in corrosive environments due to its resistance to rust?

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What is the primary characteristic of a balanced equation?

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What is the term for materials or coatings that prevent or slow down the formation of rust?

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What is the product of the combustion reaction of iron with oxygen?

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What is the result of acid exposure on the rusting process?

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What is the correct step to balance a chemical equation?

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What is the primary purpose of protecting iron and steel from rust?

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What is the observation when magnesium ignites in air?

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What is the term for a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light and heat?

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What is the purpose of fine steel threads in demonstrating the combustion reaction of iron?

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What is the purpose of using steel wool in a demonstration of iron reacting with oxygen?

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What is the historical use of magnesium powder in photography?

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What is the result of the combustion reaction of iron with oxygen?

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What is the term for the network of nerve cells that transmit nerve impulses between different parts of the body?

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What is the symbolic representation of the reaction of magnesium with oxygen?

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What is the primary function of the combustion reaction in the demonstration of iron reacting with oxygen?

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What is the type of reaction that occurs when magnesium burns in air?

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What is the term for the process by which an ovary releases a mature egg?

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What is the term for the result of the combustion reaction of magnesium with oxygen?

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What is the primary function of the coefficients in a chemical equation?

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What is the purpose of the demonstration of the combustion reaction of magnesium in air?

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What is the representation of the reaction of magnesium with oxygen that shows the reactants and products as particles?

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What is the term for the inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys?

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What is the term for the equation that represents a chemical reaction using words?

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What is the primary purpose of coating iron with chromium?

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What is the reaction between zinc and oxygen that forms a protective layer?

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What is the term for the chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light?

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What is the general word equation for the reaction between a non-metal and oxygen?

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What is the chemical equation for the reaction between carbon and oxygen?

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What is the purpose of galvanising iron with zinc?

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What is the result of rusting in environments that are moist or corrosive?

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What is the reaction between sulfur and oxygen?

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What is the reaction between phosphorus and oxygen?

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What is the purpose of coating iron with zinc through a process called galvanising?

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What is the primary product of the combustion reaction of carbon with oxygen?

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What is the significance of the combustion reaction of carbon in power stations?

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What is the toxic gas produced when sulfur burns in oxygen?

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What is the general equation for the reaction of non-metals with oxygen?

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What is the importance of understanding the reaction of carbon with oxygen?

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What is the source of energy for electricity generation in coal-powered power stations?

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What is the result of the combustion reaction of carbon in air?

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What is the term for the compound formed when a non-metal reacts with oxygen?

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What is the visual representation of a power station where coal is used as fuel to generate electricity?

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What is the reactant that combines with carbon to produce carbon dioxide?

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What is the chemical equation for the reaction of sulfur with oxygen?

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What is the purpose of sulfur dioxide in dried fruit preservation?

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What is the name of the product formed when phosphorus reacts with oxygen?

<p>Phosphorus pentoxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the systematic name of water (H2O)?

<p>Dihydrogen monoxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with exposure to sulfur dioxide?

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What is the term for the compounds formed when non-metals react with oxygen?

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What is the type of oxide where the non-metal is combined with two oxygen atoms?

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What is the systematic naming of the product formed when hydrogen reacts with oxygen?

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What is the reaction between sulfur and oxygen?

<p>Synthesis reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for using rules to give unique names to compounds?

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What is the primary reason for using systematic names in chemistry?

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations in chemistry?

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What is the primary function of indicators in chemistry?

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What is the correct word equation for the reaction between nitrogen and oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide?

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What is the correct chemical equation for the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen?

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What is the term used to describe the measurement of acidity or basicity of a solution?

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What is the term for the substances that show whether we have an acid or a base?

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What is the pH range of weak bases?

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What is the result of mixing an acid and a base?

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What is the function of universal indicator paper?

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What is the term for the process by which an acid and a base react to form a neutral solution?

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What is the pH range of strong acids?

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What is the purpose of a pH scale?

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What happens when an acid loses its acidity?

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What is the term for the products of neutralisation?

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What is the pH of a neutral substance?

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What is the general equation for the reaction between an acid and a metal hydroxide?

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What is the product of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide?

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What is the general equation for the reaction between an acid and a metal carbonate?

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What is the product of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate?

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What is the purpose of the universal indicator paper in the experiment with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid?

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What is the step in writing reaction equations that ensures the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation?

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What is an example of a metal hydroxide?

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What is an example of a metal carbonate?

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What is the gas produced in the reaction between an acid and a metal carbonate?

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What is the purpose of the procedure in the investigation of the reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid?

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What is the general equation that represents the reaction between an acid and a base?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of non-metal oxides?

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What is the pH of metal compounds in water?

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What is the result of the reaction between an acid and a metal oxide?

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What is the term for the reaction between an acid and a metal hydroxide?

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What is the purpose of the universal indicator paper in the experiment?

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What is the step in writing a reaction equation that involves ensuring the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation?

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What is the characteristic of metal oxides?

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What is the general word equation for the reaction between an acid and a metal oxide?

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What is the term for the compounds consisting of a metal cation and hydroxide anion (OH⁻)?

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What is the primary component of shells of marine organisms, snails, pearls, oysters, and bird eggshells?

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What is the purpose of adding lime to soil in agricultural practices?

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What is the reaction between an acid and a metal, in general, referred to as?

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What is the product of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and magnesium, in addition to hydrogen gas?

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What is the role of a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry?

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What is the characteristic sound produced when the gas produced in the reaction between hydrochloric acid and magnesium is exposed to a flame?

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What is the purpose of the thistle funnel in the investigation of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and magnesium?

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What is the term for the process of adding lime to soil to increase its pH and provide calcium for plant growth?

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What is the general equation for the reaction between an acid and a metal?

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What is the role of a chemist in academia?

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What is the primary difference in focus between a pharmacist and a chemist?

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What is the primary difference in education between a pharmacist and a chemist?

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What is the primary difference in workplace between a pharmacist and a chemist?

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What is a key role of a pharmacist?

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Where do pharmacists typically work?

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