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| When blood leaves the right ventricle of the mammalian heart, to which location does it flow next? |
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| In human lungs, the windpipe branches into two bronchi. The bronchi then branch several times to become: |
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| The lymphatic system is a fluid transport system vital for human health. Instead of blood, this system transports _________, which fills its own capillaries and vessels and is made up of the _________________ fluid that bathes cells |
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| When it comes to acquiring fuel and raw materials, why does the size of a multicellular eukaryotic organism matter? Choose the BEST explanation. |
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| Larger organisms are made of more cells, most of which are no longer in direct contact with the outside world. |
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| Which of the following best describes the inhalation process? |
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| The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract. The diaphragm is pulled lower, causing the rib cage to expand. The rapid increase in volume of the chest cavity causes air to be sucked into the lungs. |
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| Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood plasma in vertebrates? |
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| breaking down large carbohydrates into more easily absorbable smaller carbohydrates |
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| What is the disadvantage of having a "single circuit" with the gills set between the heart and the rest of the tissues? |
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| Organisms with this configuration cannot sustain as much activity as those with two circuits. |
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| Amphibians must constantly keep their skin moist because: |
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| the moisture is essential to maintain gas exchange across the skin. |
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| Which of the following components of the human blood is a cell fragment? |
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| Which of the following statements about the crocodilian circulatory system is FALSE? |
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| Crocodiles have open circulatory systems |
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| The main structure(s) involved in gas exchange in insects is/are the: |
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| Which of the following is NOT a component of the blood plasma? |
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| Which of the following organisms does NOT have a closed circulatory system? |
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| Both a) and d) are correct answers. |
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| Which of the following is LEAST conducive to the acquisition of oxygen from the environment? |
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| Which of the following organisms has an open circulatory system? |
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| Fish have a closed circulatory system that is unique among other complex vertebrates. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the fish's circulatory system? |
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| All of the above are correct. |
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| Fish have a closed circulatory system that is unique among other complex vertebrates. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the fish's circulatory system? |
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| The heart pumps blood through the body first then past the gills. |
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| The three principle functions of the vertebrate circulatory system are: |
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| transport, protection, and body temperature regulation. |
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| Which of the following is the correct pathway air takes during a bird's first inhalation? |
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| trachea; anterior air sac; lung |
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| Why is there less air pressure at higher elevations? |
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| There is less atmosphere "pushing down" from above as one gets higher in elevation. |
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