Chapter 37:
Respiration, Circulation, and Excretion
1.
Which body part moves urine out of the body?
a.
the urethra
b.
the nephron
c.
the glomerulus
d.
the ureter
Hint
2.
__________ carry blood to the heart.
a.
Alveoli
b.
Lungs
c.
Veins
d.
Antigens
Hint
3.
__________ covers the trachea when a person swallows food.
a.
The diaphragm
b.
The alveoli
c.
The epiglottis
d.
The esophagus
Hint
4.
Which of these diseases is detected by the discovery of excess amounts of glucose in a person's blood?
a.
cirrhosis
b.
asthma
c.
diabetes
d.
cancer
Hint
5.
Which blood component is a liquid?
a.
red blood cells
b.
plasma
c.
white blood cells
d.
platelets
Hint
6.
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.
29 mg/dL
b.
2 mg/dL
c.
37 mg/dL
d.
15 mg/dL
Hint
7.
Which of these connects each of a person's kidneys to the urinary bladder?
a.
Bowman's capsules
b.
tubules
c.
ureters
d.
aorta
Hint
8.
Blood that enters __________ brings wastes that come from body cells.
a.
a urea
b.
a capillary
c.
a nephron
d.
a vein
Hint
9.
Which part of the human brain controls breathing?
a.
the cerebrum
b.
the medulla oblongata
c.
the cerebellum
d.
the hippocampus
Hint
10.
Which of these is the process that removes carbon dioxide from a person's body?
a.
exhalation
b.
inhalation
c.
diffusion
d.
transfusion
Hint
11.
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.
Nitrogen percentages are increased in inhaled air as compared to exhaled air.
b.
The percentages of carbon dioxide are the same in inhaled air and exhaled air.
c.
There is a decreased percentage of oxygen in exhaled air as compared to inhaled air.
d.
The only gases that compose inhaled air and exhaled air are nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.
Hint
12.
Which veins bring blood from the head and body back to the heart?
a.
ventricles
b.
antibodies
c.
aortic arches
d.
venae cavae
Hint
13.
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.
large veins
b.
aorta
c.
capillaries
d.
vena cava
Hint
14.
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
a.
the ventricles
b.
the atria
c.
the valves
d.
the antigens
Hint
15.
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 capillary network
d.
the trachea
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