Health Science and Social Studies

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
• to clean the blood
• to break down food and absorb nutrients
• to remove oxygen from the body

Which of the following is a part of the respiratory system?

• lungs
• stomach
• large intestines
• heart

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and release ___. 

• air/oxygen
• oxygen/carbon dioxide 
• carbon dioxide/waste 
• waste/air 

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What type of cells carry oxygen?

• red blood cells
• white blood cells
• neurons

Which vitamin helps in the production of red blood cells and supplies oxygen to cells?

• iron

• protein

• copper

• calcium

In order to maintain a healthy body, humans need ____, ____, and ____.

• good grades, nice clothes, and many friends

• vitamins, minerals, and exercise

• vaccinations, minerals, and haircuts

• minerals, rocks, and exercise

A diet lacking in ___________ leads to the development of a disease known as scurvy.

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Vitamin D's major function:

• To prevent birth defects in unborn children

• To keep the bones supplies with Calcium

• To help the red blood cells absorb iron

Vitamin A is known for:

• It's vision-related function

• Blood clotting

• To prevent birth defects in unborn children

Calcium helps to:

• Prevent birth defects

• Vision

• Build strong bones