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If Marlene were having difficulties with digestion, the BEST things to do would be to __________.

A
increase fiber, lower salt, and drink water
B
exercise, eat high-fiber foods, and drink plenty of water
C
limit salt intake, reduce caffeine, and keep clean
D
eat more salt, eat more fiber, and keep clean
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The human reproductive system is ultimately designed to _________.

A
keep the body disease free
B
create growth hormones
C
create new life
D
absorb nutrients
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Sasha is diabetic, which means that she has trouble digesting carbohydrates due to a malfunction in one of her organs. Which organ in the digestive system is NOT working properly?

A
liver
B
pancreas
C
small intestines
D
gall bladder
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One reason the skeletal system is important is because __________.

A
without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live
B
the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move
C
the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body's immune system
D
the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body
5

Which of the following BEST describes what alveoli are?

A
They are the smallest tubes in the respiratory system.
B
They have a small amount of surface area.
C
They are found on the end of bronchioles.
D
They are comprised of millions of cells.
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The __________ is responsible for creating sperm cells.

A
testicle
B
epididymis
C
penis
D
vas deferens
7

Each kidney contains nephrons that filter the blood and remove waste.

A
T
B
F
8

Epilepsy is considered a degenerative disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system.

A
T
B
F
9

Proteins are absorbed faster than fats in the digestive system.

A
T
B
F
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After listening to a long discussion on the skeletal system, you conclude that the skeletal system is important because it __________.

A
supports the body and makes red and white blood cells
B
is formed from bones, cartilage, and muscle
C
provides the body with potassium needed for support
D
manufactures the ligaments needed to connect bones
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All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT:

A
producing red blood cells
B
providing support for the body
C
producing white blood cells
D
producing ligaments and tendons
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An individual only needs one kidney to live a healthy life.

A
T
B
F
13

The pancreas plays a critical role in __________.

A
the absorption of nutrients
B
the digestion of vitamins
C
the elimination of enzymes
D
the breakdown of carbohydrates
14

Air is warmed and moisten as it moves through both the mouth and nasal passages. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
15

The endocrine system plays an important role in the body by influencing every organ and cell.

A
T
B
F
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In the skeletal system, these structures are responsible for connecting bones.

A
ligaments and tendons
B
cartilage and calcium
C
tendons and muscles
D
bones and ligaments
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Bile is produced in the __________ and stored in the __________ until it is needed.

A
pancreas . . . gallbladder
B
stomach . . . small intestines
C
gallbladder . . . pancreas
D
liver . . . gallbladder
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Without the skeletal system, the body could not fight off infection.

A
T
B
F
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Kidneys pass waste products through the ureters to the __________.

A
urethra
B
bladder
C
stomach
D
small intestine
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What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?

A
55%
B
40%
C
10%
D
5%

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