What principle causes the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the capillaries and the alveoli?

A. Diffusion
B. Absorption
C. Secretion
D. Active transport
E. Filtration


Answer: A

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Brain waves are recordings of activity in the

A. cerebellum. B. brainstem. C. medulla oblongata. D. cerebral cortex.

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


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A theta wave is a type of ________

A. brain wave associated with critical thinking B. brain wave associated with sleep spindles C. low frequency, high amplitude brain wave D. low frequency, low amplitude brain wave

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Which type of cell would have an abundance of peroxisomes?

A. White blood cell, a phagocyte B. Liver cells that detoxify hydrogen peroxide C. Cardiac muscle cells (require large amounts of ATP) D. Fibroblast (makes protein fibers) E. Mucus cell (secretes mucus)

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