1st Semester Midterm Exam

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What is the normal blood pressure for an adult?

Back

120/80 mmHg is considered normal blood pressure for an adult.

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What is the smallest unit that can perform all processes necessary for life?

Back

The smallest unit that can perform all processes necessary for life is a cell.

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Back

The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen throughout the body.

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Which enzyme is correctly paired with its function: amylase - fat, bile - carbohydrates, pepsin - protein, amylase - protein?

Back

Pepsin is correctly paired with protein; it helps in the digestion of proteins.

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Where is blood pressure measured in the body?

Back

Blood pressure is measured on the inside walls of the arteries.

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What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the definition of a cell?

Back

A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

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What is the significance of oxygen transport in the body?

Back

Oxygen transport is crucial for cellular respiration, which provides energy for bodily functions.

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What is blood pressure?

Back

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.