What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
B3.2 Transport

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Chantelle Smith
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Transport blood away from the heart
Provide exchange surface in tissues
Store starch and other substances
Absorb water and mineral ions from the soil
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main adaptation of arteries to withstand high pressure?
Thick walls and narrow lumen
Presence of valves
Thin walls and wide lumen
Contain collagen and elastic fibers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
Transport blood to the heart at high pressure
Provide exchange surface in tissues
Absorb water and mineral ions from the soil
Transport blood to the heart at low pressure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process by which tissue fluid is forced out of capillaries at high pressure?
Active transport
Osmosis
Passive diffusion
Pressure filtration
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of tissue fluid in the body?
Exchange substances between cells and blood
Store excess water in the body
Provide support to leaves
Transport oxygen to cells
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of root pressure in plants?
To regulate the temperature of the roots
To store excess water in the roots
To push water down from the leaves to the roots
To pull water up the stem from the roots
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the regions of plants known as 'sinks'?
Photosynthetic cells and chloroplasts
Meristems, roots, and young leaves
Mature green leaves, green stems, and storage organs
Seeds, fruits, and storage organs
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