The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Answers

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Which is located inside the lung?

A
the larynx
B
the pharynx
C
the trachea
D
the alveoli
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Kristen is running a half marathon. By her tenth minute of running, her breathing rate has increased from her resting rate.Which statement best describes how her tissues are responding to her running?

A
They need more oxygen to function, so gas exchange needs to decrease.
B
They need more oxygen to function, so gas exchange needs to increase.
C
They need more carbon dioxide to function, so gas exchange needs to increase.
D
They need more carbon dioxide to function, so gas exchange needs to decrease.
4

Which structure is also called the windpipe?

A
the pharynx
B
the larynx
C
the trachea
D
the bronchus
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The is the fluid component of blood.

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Which statements describe the movement of blood through the heart? Select two options. Blood from the veins enters the ventricles.Atria and ventricles contract at the same time.Atria push blood into the ventricles.Valves allow for two-way blood flow.Ventricles push blood out of the heart.

A
Blood from the veins enters the ventricles.
B
Atria and ventricles contract at the same time.
C
Atria push blood into the ventricles.
D
Valves allow for two-way blood flow.
E
Ventricles push blood out of the heart.
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The picture represents the respiratory system.

Question illustration
A
the pharynx
B
the larynx
C
the trachea
D
the bronchus
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AtriaVentriclesValvesCapillaries

A
Atria
B
Ventricles
C
Valves
D
Capillaries
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Which gases are carried by red blood cells? Select two options.oxygen heliumcarbon dioxide nitrogen hydrogen

A
oxygen
B
helium
C
carbon dioxide
D
nitrogen
E
hydrogen

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