which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system?
a. pumping blood throughout the body to provide tissues and organs with nutrients and
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b. removing toxins and waste from the blood
c. transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body
d. transporting important hormones released from glands to their sites of action
(Ans - C
which item below is not a disease of the digestive system?
a. crohns disease
b. diabetes
c. ulcerative colitis
diverticulosis
(Ans - B
which item below best describes the primary function of the nervous system?
a. the nervous system is the center of communication in the body
b. the nervous system is primarily responsible for helping the body breathe
c. the nervous system transports blood throughout the body
d. the nervous system helps the body break down food
(Ans - A
which of the following is not an element of the respiratory system?
a. ribs
b. trachea
c. diaphragm
d. alveoli
(Ans - A
which of the following cells is not part of the immune system?
a. neurons
b. dendritic cells
c. macrophages
d. mast cells
(Ans - A
which of the following is not one of the major types of bones in the human body?
a. dense bone
b. long bone
c. short bone
d. irregular bone
(Ans - A
which of the following bone types is embedded in tendons?
a. long bones
b. sesamoid bones
c. flat bones
d. vertical bones
(Ans - B
which of the following is not a product of respiration?
a. carbon dioxide
b. water
c. oxygen
d. atp
(Ans - C
of the following, the blood vessel containing the least- oxygenated blood is:
a. the aorta
b. the vena cava
c. the pulmonary artery
d. the capillaries
(Ans - C
which layer of the heart contains striated muscle fibers for contraction of the heart?
a. pericardium
b. epicardium
c. endocardium
d. myocardium
(Ans - D
which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood back to the heart?
a. pulmonary vein
b. pulmonary artery
c. aorta
d. superior vena cava(Ans - A
which part of the cell is often called the cell "power house" because it provides energy for cellular functions?
a. nucleus
b. cell membrane
c. mitochondria
d. cytoplasm
(Ans - C
what function do ribosomes serve within the cell?
a. ribosomes are responsible for cell movement
b. ribosomes aid in protein synthesis
c. ribosomes help protect the cell from its environment
d. ribosomes have enzymes that help with digestion
(Ans - B [Show Less]