life processes Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is the primary function of respiration?

A

To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

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True or False: The main organ of respiration in humans is the heart.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide is called __________.

A

respiration

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of blood? A) Plasma B) Red blood cells C) Neurons D) White blood cells

A

C) Neurons

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6
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What is excretion?

A

The process of removing waste products from the body.

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True or False: The kidneys are responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

A

True

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8
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What are the two main types of nutrition?

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Autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.

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9
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Fill in the blank: In humans, the process of breaking down food to obtain energy is known as __________.

A

digestion

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Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in humans? A) Stomach B) Small intestine C) Large intestine D) Esophagus

A

B) Small intestine

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11
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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

A

Carbon dioxide

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12
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True or False: The heart has four chambers.

A

True

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13
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What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?

A

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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14
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Fill in the blank: The __________ circulatory system carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

A

systemic

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a waste product of cellular respiration? A) Glucose B) Oxygen C) Carbon dioxide D) Water

A

C) Carbon dioxide

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16
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What are the main waste products excreted by the kidneys?

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Urea, creatinine, and excess salts.

17
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True or False: The large intestine is primarily involved in the absorption of water.

18
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What is the term for organisms that can produce their own food?

19
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Fill in the blank: The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the __________.

20
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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

A

C) To provide oxygen

21
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What is the function of the diaphragm in respiration?

A

To help expand and contract the lungs during breathing.

22
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True or False: Nutrients are absorbed in the stomach.

23
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What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?

24
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting nutrients in the body.

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What is the role of villi in the small intestine?
To increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
26
True or False: The lungs are responsible for excreting carbon dioxide.
True
27
What is the primary component of urine?
Water