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671

Which flexible connective tissue cushions joints and is found in structures like the ear and nose?

  • ATendon
  • BLigament
  • CCartilage
  • DBone marrow
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Correct Answer: Option C — Cartilage
Explanation: Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that cushions joints reduces friction between bones and provides structural support in areas like the ear and nose.
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672

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood out to the rest of the body?

  • ARight atrium
  • BRight ventricle
  • CLeft atrium
  • DLeft ventricle
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Correct Answer: Option D — Left ventricle
Explanation: The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood received from the lungs out to the rest of the body through the aorta making it the heart's most muscular chamber.
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673

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body before sending it to the lungs?

  • ALeft atrium
  • BRight atrium
  • CLeft ventricle
  • DRight ventricle
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Correct Answer: Option B — Right atrium
Explanation: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood returning from the body and passes it to the right ventricle which then pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation.
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674

Which tiny blood vessels allow the exchange of oxygen nutrients and waste between blood and body tissues?

  • AArteries
  • BVeins
  • CCapillaries
  • DVenules
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Correct Answer: Option C — Capillaries
Explanation: Capillaries are tiny thin walled blood vessels that allow the exchange of oxygen nutrients and waste products between the blood and surrounding body tissues at the cellular level.
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675

Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from body tissues?

  • AArteries
  • BVeins
  • CCapillaries
  • DArterioles
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Correct Answer: Option B — Veins
Explanation: Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from body tissues and contain valves to prevent backward flow especially important in the limbs against gravity.
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676

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

  • AVeins
  • BArteries
  • CCapillaries
  • DVenules
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Correct Answer: Option B — Arteries
Explanation: Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various tissues and organs throughout the body with the aorta being the largest and most significant artery.
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677

Which structure in the heart prevents the backward flow of blood between chambers?

  • AValves
  • BArteries
  • CVeins
  • DCapillaries
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Correct Answer: Option A — Valves
Explanation: Heart valves prevent the backward flow of blood between chambers ensuring efficient one directional circulation throughout the cardiovascular system during each heartbeat.
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678

Which muscle separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and assists in breathing?

  • ADiaphragm
  • BIntercostal muscles
  • CTrapezius
  • DBicep
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Correct Answer: Option A — Diaphragm
Explanation: The diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and contracts and relaxes to facilitate inhalation and exhalation.
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679

Which flap of tissue prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

  • ALarynx
  • BEpiglottis
  • CPharynx
  • DEsophagus
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Correct Answer: Option B — Epiglottis
Explanation: The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that folds over the trachea during swallowing preventing food and liquids from entering the airway and causing choking.
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680

Which structure in the throat is commonly known as the voice box and is responsible for sound production?

  • APharynx
  • BLarynx
  • CTrachea
  • DEpiglottis
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Correct Answer: Option B — Larynx
Explanation: The larynx commonly known as the voice box contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound and also helps protect the airway during swallowing.
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