life processes Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of respiration?
To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.
True or False: The main organ of respiration in humans is the heart.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide is called __________.
respiration
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of blood? A) Plasma B) Red blood cells C) Neurons D) White blood cells
C) Neurons
What is excretion?
The process of removing waste products from the body.
True or False: The kidneys are responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
True
What are the two main types of nutrition?
Autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.
Fill in the blank: In humans, the process of breaking down food to obtain energy is known as __________.
digestion
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in humans? A) Stomach B) Small intestine C) Large intestine D) Esophagus
B) Small intestine
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
True or False: The heart has four chambers.
True
What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?
To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Fill in the blank: The __________ circulatory system carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
systemic
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a waste product of cellular respiration? A) Glucose B) Oxygen C) Carbon dioxide D) Water
C) Carbon dioxide
What are the main waste products excreted by the kidneys?
Urea, creatinine, and excess salts.
True or False: The large intestine is primarily involved in the absorption of water.
True
What is the term for organisms that can produce their own food?
Autotrophs
Fill in the blank: The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the __________.
alveoli
Multiple Choice: What is the main purpose of the respiratory system? A) To circulate blood B) To remove waste C) To provide oxygen D) To digest food
C) To provide oxygen
What is the function of the diaphragm in respiration?
To help expand and contract the lungs during breathing.
True or False: Nutrients are absorbed in the stomach.
False
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?
Digestion
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting nutrients in the body.
circulatory