Biology: The Dynamics of Life, North Carolina Edition

Chapter 37: Respiration, Circulation, and Excretion

Respiration, Circulation, and Excretion

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__________ carry blood to the heart.
A)Veins
B)Lungs
C)Antigens
D)Alveoli
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This chart shows blood pressure in different parts of the human body. In which of these locations is the systemic blood pressure between 20 and 40 mmHg?
A)vena cava
B)capillaries
C)aorta
D)large veins
3
Which blood component is a liquid?
A)white blood cells
B)plasma
C)red blood cells
D)platelets
4
Which body part moves urine out of the body?
A)the urethra
B)the ureter
C)the nephron
D)the glomerulus
5
Blood that enters __________ brings wastes that come from body cells.
A)a vein
B)a urea
C)a capillary
D)a nephron
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This table shows data that compares the percentages of gases in inhaled air and exhaled air in the human body. According to this data, which of these statements is true?
A)The percentages of carbon dioxide are the same in inhaled air and exhaled air.
B)The only gases that compose inhaled air and exhaled air are nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.
C)Nitrogen percentages are increased in inhaled air as compared to exhaled air.
D)There is a decreased percentage of oxygen in exhaled air as compared to inhaled air.
7
As air travels deeper into a person's body, it goes through the larynx then enters __________.
A)the nasal cavity
B)the alveoli
C)the trachea
D)the capillary network
8
Which part of the human brain controls breathing?
A)the cerebrum
B)the cerebellum
C)the medulla oblongata
D)the hippocampus
9
Which of these connects each of a person's kidneys to the urinary bladder?
A)aorta
B)ureters
C)Bowman's capsules
D)tubules
10
Which of these diseases is detected by the discovery of excess amounts of glucose in a person's blood?
A)cancer
B)cirrhosis
C)diabetes
D)asthma
11
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
A)the atria
B)the valves
C)the ventricles
D)the antigens
12
Which veins bring blood from the head and body back to the heart?
A)ventricles
B)aortic arches
C)antibodies
D)venae cavae
13
Which of these is the process that removes carbon dioxide from a person's body?
A)inhalation
B)transfusion
C)diffusion
D)exhalation
14
__________ covers the trachea when a person swallows food.
A)The diaphragm
B)The epiglottis
C)The esophagus
D)The alveoli
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This table will report information about blood test results for two patients. Tests run for Patient B report that her kidneys are healthy. Based on this information, which of these would you predict her BUN test results would be?
A)37 mg/dL
B)15 mg/dL
C)2 mg/dL
D)29 mg/dL
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