Biology Quiz Flashcards

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During digestion, how does mechanical breakdown affect chemical breakdown?

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Mechanical breakdown increases the speed of chemical breakdown

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Scientists who study people should be aware that _____________.

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people vary in their responses, but general conclusions can be made

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Tests run on human volunteers to show that a new medicine or device is both safe and effective. They are run before the new medicine or device is approved for use by the public.

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clinical trials

Front

An important function of the digestive system is to _____________.

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absorbs nutrients

Front

Nutrients are _____________.

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all of the answers are correct

Front

In a clinical trial, when someone has been told about the possible risks involved in the trial and they agree to participate.

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informed consent

Front

Which of the following best describes how the human body is organized, from the largest to the smallest structure?

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organ systems, organs, tissues, cells

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A possible explanation for observations, facts, or events that may be tested by further investigation.

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hypothesis

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The parts on an object or system, including what they are made of, their shapes, and their arrangement. The way that an organ or body part is made up including its shape and the types of tissues or other substructures that form it.

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structure

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Scientists collect evidence by making __________________.

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observations