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Please add some details. 10 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950 Created by Agodirin Biology: Transportation 2 1 / 50 1. transport92_The absorbtion of minerals in the root hair of plant is by A) cytoplasmic streaming B) active transport C) osmosis D) diffusion The absorption of minerals from the soil into root hairs often occurs through active transport, which requires energy to move minerals against their concentration gradient 2 / 50 2. transport87_the process of transportation of nutrients in simple nonvascular plants is A) osmosis B) phloem C) xylem D) diffusion Nonvascular plants (like mosses) rely on diffusion for the movement of water and nutrients, as they lack specialized vascular tissues like xylem and phloem 3 / 50 3. transport55_which of the following is not part of plasma A) antibodies B) protein C) platelet D) water Plasma is the liquid component of blood, containing water, proteins (including antibodies), and various solutes. Platelets are cell fragments involved in clotting and are not considered part of plasma. 4 / 50 4. transport61_how is carbondioxide excreted from human body A) osmosis B) diffusion C) transpiration D) evaporation Carbon dioxide is primarily excreted from the body through diffusion across the alveolar membranes in the lungs, moving from areas of higher concentration in the blood to lower concentration in the alveoli. 5 / 50 5. transport77_During exercise the heart beats A) remains the same as resting state B) reduces C) increase D) stops During exercise, the heart rate increases to supply more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles 6 / 50 6. transport75_Which of the following is not correct about the human heart A) it is conical shape B) it is covered by pericardium C) it is muscular D) it has 3 chambers The human heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. It is muscular, conical in shape, and covered by the pericardium. 7 / 50 7. transport52_in mammals the blood that passes from the heart to the other parts of the body and back to the heart is A) systemic circulation B) single circulation C) pulmonary circulation D) double circulation Systemic circulation describes the pathway of oxygenated blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients, and returning deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart. 8 / 50 8. transport97_Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood? A) production of hormone B) regulation of temperature C) transport of food D) excretion of waste While blood plays a role in transporting hormones produced by various glands throughout the body, it does not produce hormones itself. The primary functions of blood include: Regulation of temperature: Blood helps maintain body temperature by distributing heat. Transport of food: Blood carries nutrients from the digestive system to cells throughout the body. Excretion of waste: Blood transports waste products to the kidneys and lungs for excretion. 9 / 50 9. transport65_Which of the following is not a function of the blood A) irritability B) nutrition C) defense D) excretion Irritability is a property of nerve cells and not a function of blood. Blood is involved in defense (immune response), excretion (waste transport), and nutrition (nourishing tissues). 10 / 50 10. transport62_how is carbondioxide excreted from human body A) from skin B) from stool C) from kidney D) from lungs The primary method of carbon dioxide excretion in humans is through the lungs, where it is expelled during exhalation. 11 / 50 11. transport94_In mammals, the pulmonary artery carries: A) oxygenated blood from the lung to the heart B) oxygenated blood from the heart to the lung C) deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lung D) deoxygenated blood from the lung to the heart The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. 12 / 50 12. transport88_the two main vascular tissue in plants is A) sap and latex B) xylem and phloem C) water and auxin D) blood and lymphatics Xylem and phloem are the two main types of vascular tissues in plants. Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports nutrients (sugars). 13 / 50 13. transport63_in what form is waste product of protein excreted from the body A) water B) urea C) carbondioxide D) sugar The waste product of protein metabolism is primarily urea, which is formed in the liver and excreted by the kidneys in urine. 14 / 50 14. transport56_which of the following is not part of plasma A) fibrinogen B) digested food C) albumin D) white cell White blood cells are cellular components of blood and are not found in plasma. Albumin, digested food, and fibrinogen are all components within the plasm 15 / 50 15. transport83_which of the followng is not true about the blood flow in the heart A) the left ventricle directs blood to the right ventricle B) the vena cava bring blood from the organs to the heart C) the pulmonary vein brings oxygenated blood from the lung to the heart D) the pulmonary artery takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs Vena cava: Brings deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium of the heart. Left ventricle: Pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta, not to the right ventricle.The left ventricle directs blood to the right ventricle.Explanation: This statement is false because the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta, not to the right ventricle. The right ventricle receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium The right ventricle receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium. Pulmonary artery: Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation. Pulmonary vein: Brings oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. 16 / 50 16. transport82_the valve betwee the left auricle and left ventricle is called the A) monocuspid valve B) simple valve C) tricuspid valve D) bicuspid valve The bicuspid valve (also known as the mitral valve) is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, allowing blood to flow from the atrium into the ventricle 17 / 50 17. transport60_which of the following blood cells has the shortest lifespan A) monocyte B) neutrophil C) platelet D) red cell The blood cell with the shortest lifespan is the neutrophil. Explanation: Neutrophils: These white blood cells have a lifespan of about 5 to 90 hours in the bloodstream. Platelets: Platelets have a lifespan of about 9 to 12 days. Monocytes: Monocytes circulate in the blood for about 1 to 3 days before differentiating into macrophages or dendritic cells in tissues, where they can live for several months. Red Cells (Erythrocytes): Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 100 to 120 days. 18 / 50 18. transport51_in mammals the blood that passes from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is A) pulmonary circulation B) systemic circulation C) single circulation D) double circulation Pulmonary circulation refers to the pathway of deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs (for oxygenation) and back to the left side of the heart. In mammals, this is part of the double circulatory system 19 / 50 19. transport67_which of the following produces antibodies A) neutrophil B) erythrocytes C) lymphocyte D) basophil Specifically, B lymphocytes (or B cells) produce antibodies as part of the immune response to pathogens. 20 / 50 20. transport71_The blood vessel which carries blood from the alimentary canal to the liver is the? A) vena cava B) hepatic vein C) hepatic artery D) portal vein The portal vein transports nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver. 21 / 50 21. transport76_when at rest the adult heart pumps at howmany beats per minute A) 50 B) 72 C) 120 D) 90 The average resting heart rate for adults is typically around 60 to 100 beats per minute, with 72 being a common average. 22 / 50 22. transport57_Which of the following is not a blood cell A) platelet B) fibrinogen C) lymphocyte D) monocyte Fibrinogen is a plasma protein involved in blood clotting and is not classified as a blood cell. Monocytes, lymphocytes, and platelets are all types of blood cells. 23 / 50 23. transport81_the valve betwee the right auricle and right ventricle is called the A) simple valve B) tricuspid valve C) bicuspid valve D) monocuspid valve The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium (auricle) and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood when the ventricle contracts. 24 / 50 24. transport80_the veins that carry blood to the heart are called A) coronary vein B) vena cava C) pulmonary vein D) portal vein The vena cava (superior and inferior) are large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart. The pulmonary veins also carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart, but the vena cava is the most significant for returning blood from the body 25 / 50 25. transport74_The correct pathway for blood flow from the heart to the tissues of mammals is? A) heart, artery, arteriole, tissue B) heart venule, vein, tissue C) heart, artery, vein, tissue D) heart, arteriole, artery, tissue, Heart, artery, arteriole, tissue . Explanation: Blood flows from the heart into arteries, which branch into arterioles, and finally to the tissues where exchange occurs. 26 / 50 26. transport99_The main function of the lymphatic system in mammals is to: A) Return interstitial fluid to the bloodstream B) transport red cells C) transport oxygen D) excrete waste The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance by returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream and also plays a role in immune defense 27 / 50 27. transport95_The main function of the phloem in plants is to: A) support B) transport of minerals C) transport of water D) transport of food Phloem is responsible for the transport of organic nutrients, particularly sucrose, from the leaves to other parts of the plant. 28 / 50 28. transport100_In plants, the process by which water is lost through the stomata is called: A) Guttation B) translocation C) respiration D) transpiration Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is lost from the leaves of plants through small openings called stomata. This process is essential for regulating water balance, cooling the plant, and facilitating the uptake of nutrients from the soil. Guttation refers to the exudation of water droplets from the leaf margins, typically occurring at night. Respiration is the process by which plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water. Translocation is the movement of nutrients and sugars within the plant. 29 / 50 29. transport64_which of the following is not function of the blood A) oxygen transportation B) motility C) heat distribution D) excretion Motility refers to movement, particularly in the digestive system, and is not a function of blood. Blood functions include transporting oxygen, nutrients, and heat, and assisting in waste removal. 30 / 50 30. transport98_Which of the following is a component of the vascular bundle in plants? A) stomata B) cuticle C) xylem D) lenticel The vascular bundle in plants consists of xylem and phloem tissues, which are responsible for the transport of water, minerals, and nutrients. 31 / 50 31. transport89_the xylem is made up of long spindle shaped cells called A) tracheids B) sieve tubes C) phloem D) lenticel Tracheids are long, spindle-shaped cells in the xylem that facilitate the transport of water and minerals. 32 / 50 32. transport73_Lack of nucleus is a feature in? A) erythrocytes B) neutrophil C) osteocytes D) leucocytes Mature erythrocytes (red blood cells) lack a nucleus, which allows more space for hemoglobin and enhances oxygen transport. 33 / 50 33. transport59_Which of the following blood cells has the longest life span A) neutrophil B) red cell C) monocyte D) platelet red cells have the longest lifespan: The blood cell with the shortest lifespan is the neutrophil. Explanation: Neutrophils: These white blood cells have a lifespan of about 5 to 90 hours in the bloodstream. Platelets: Platelets have a lifespan of about 9 to 12 days. Monocytes: Monocytes circulate in the blood for about 1 to 3 days before differentiating into macrophages or dendritic cells in tissues, where they can live for several months. Red Cells (Erythrocytes): Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 100 to 120 days. 34 / 50 34. transport66_When a blood vessel is broken or cut, which of the following helps to prevent excessive blood loss A) basophil B) lymphocytes C) neutrophil D) platelet Platelets are essential for blood clotting and help prevent excessive blood loss by aggregating at the site of injury and forming a clot. 35 / 50 35. transport91_Which of the following is not correct about the absorbtion of water from the root of plants A) the cell sap of the root hair is more concentrated than surrounding water B) the root hair absorb water by osmosis C) the xylem conducts water upwards to the shoot system D) the process of water absorbtion is by diffusion Water absorption primarily occurs by osmosis, not diffusion. The concentration gradient created by the solutes in the root hairs draws water in via osmosis 36 / 50 36. transport68_The primary structure responsible for pumping blood for circulation through the mammalian circulatory systems is the? A) vena cava B) aorta C) left atrium D) left ventricle The left ventricle is the strongest chamber of the heart and is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation via the aorta. 37 / 50 37. transport84_which of the following is not correct about the heart beat A) the right ventricle beats after the left venticle B) the contraction phase is systole C) the relaxing phase is diastole D) the resting rate is 70 beats per minute the right ventricle and left ventricle contract simultaneously during each heartbeat. 38 / 50 38. transport79_the vein and artery supplying blood to the lungs are A) pulmonary vessels B) portal vessels C) hepatic vessels D) coronary vessels The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, and the pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. 39 / 50 39. transport96_Which of the following is a characteristic of arteries? A) they carry deoxygenated blood B) they have valve C) they carry blood away from the heart D) they have thin wall Arteries carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body and have thick, elastic walls to withstand high pressure. They carry oxygenated blood 40 / 50 40. transport54_deoxygenated blood flow through what part fo the heart in mammals A) left heart chamber B) ventricle only C) right heart chamber D) atrium only Deoxygenated blood returns to the right atrium from the body through the vena cava and then flows into the right ventricle, which pumps it to the lungs via the pulmonary artery. 41 / 50 41. transport93_Which of the following is a function of the xylem in plants? A) translocation of food B) transportaton of water and minerals C) photosynthesis D) respiration Xylem is responsible for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. The translocation of food from the leaves to other parts and to the root is by phloem 42 / 50 42. transport85_Which of the following is not correct A) capillaries link arterioles anf venules B) the veins are muscular C) the veins have valves D) the arteries lack valves Veins are less muscular than arteries and have thinner walls. They contain valves to prevent backflow, while arteries are thicker and more muscular to withstand higher pressure 43 / 50 43. transport69_Circulation of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs is through? A) lymphatic circulation B) systemic circulation C) pulmonary circulation D) cerebral circulation Systemic circulation refers to the pathway that distributes oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body, excluding the lungs. 44 / 50 44. transport86_the process of transportation in algae is A) diffusion B) latex C) xylem D) phloem Algae are simple organisms that transport nutrients and gases mainly through diffusion due to their small size and lack of complex vascular systems. 45 / 50 45. transport70_The blood component that has the greatest affinity for oxygen is the? A) leucocytes B) thrombocytes C) monocyte D) erythrocyte Erythrocytes (red blood cells) contain hemoglobin, which has a high affinity for oxygen, allowing for efficient oxygen transport. 46 / 50 46. transport58_which of the following is not a type of white blood cell A) basophil B) monocyte C) platelet D) neutrophil Platelets are not white blood cells; they are cell fragments involved in clotting. Monocytes, basophils, and neutrophils are all types of white blood cells (leukocytes) 47 / 50 47. transport72_Blood circulation in a mammal is said to be double because? A) it passes twice through the heart in complete circuits B) passes from heart to lung C) it circulates through the heart and other organs D) it passes through the atrium and ventricle In double circulation, blood passes through the heart twice: once for pulmonary circulation (to the lungs) and once for systemic circulation (to the rest of the body). 48 / 50 48. transport78_the vein and artery supplying the heart muscles are A) hepatic vessels B) pulmonary vessels C) portal vessels D) coronary vessels Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle, while coronary veins remove deoxygenated blood. 49 / 50 49. transport53_oxygenated blood flows through what part of the heart in mammals A) right heart chamber B) left heart chamber C) ventricle only D) atrium only Oxygenated blood enters the left atrium from the lungs via the pulmonary veins and is then pumped into the left ventricle, which sends it out to the body. Hence, it flows through the left heart chambers. 50 / 50 50. transport90_the phloem is made of of companion cells and A) tracheids B) sieve tubes C) xylem D) cutticle Phloem consists of sieve tubes and companion cells, which work together to transport sugars and other metabolic products. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Restart quiz Thank you Send feedback Share via: Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn More Agodirin View All Posts Post navigation Previous Post Biology: Transportation vol 1Next PostChemical Formula Vol 1
