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The circulatory system covers the chambers, valves and conducting pathway of the human heart, along with the cardiac cycle and control of heartbeat. It compares arteries, veins and capillaries by structure and function, and explains how the lymphatic system returns tissue fluid, transports absorbed fats and supports immunity.

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  • A. Brain
  • B. Upper limb
  • C. Heart
  • D. Lower limb

Explanation: The primary task of the iliac artery is to supply blood to the pelvis and the lower limb.

Correct answer: Lower limb
  • A. Imbibition
  • B. Guttation
  • C. Plasmolysis
  • D. None of these

Explanation: "The explanation for this question will be added soon!".

Correct answer: Guttation
  • A. Stomach
  • B. Thyroid Gland
  • C. Brain
  • D. Groin and neck

Explanation: There are hundreds of lymph nodes in the human body. They are located deep inside the body, such as around the lungs and heart, or closer…

Correct answer: Groin and neck
  • A. Water potential
  • B. Pressure potential
  • C. Osmotic potential
  • D. None of these

Explanation: "The explanation for this question will be added soon!".

Correct answer: Water potential
  • A. Epidermis
  • B. Endodermis
  • C. Cortex
  • D. Vascular bundle

Explanation: "The explanation for this question will be added soon!".

Correct answer: Endodermis
  • A. K
  • B. Mg
  • C. Cu
  • D. Fe

Explanation: Potassium (K) is crucial for stomatal function in plants. It opens stomata by entering guard cells, promoting turgidity and pore opening.

Correct answer: K
  • A. Hypertonic solution
  • B. Hypotonic solution
  • C. Isotonic solution
  • D. All A,B and C

Explanation: A hypertonic solution refers to an external solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell sap or cytoplasm.

Correct answer: Hypertonic solution
  • A. The flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced.
  • B. The flow of blood into the aorta will be slowed down.
  • C. The pacemaker will stop working.
  • D. The blood will tend to flow back into the left atrium.

Explanation: When the chordae tendineae contract, they pull all three cusps down, allowing blood to flow into the right ventricle and opening the…

Correct answer: The flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced.
  • A. Lymph nodes
  • B. Blood
  • C. Lymphatic vessels
  • D. Lymph

Explanation: While the blood and lymph systems have different roles in the body, they are interconnected and work together to maintain proper fluid…

Correct answer: Blood
  • A. Digestive tract
  • B. Mucosa
  • C. Submucosa
  • D. All of these are correct

Explanation: Lymphoid masses are abnormal growths or swellings that can occur in the lymphoid tissues of the body.

Correct answer: All of these are correct
  • A. Thymus
  • B. Lymph nodes
  • C. Adrenal glands
  • D. Lymphatic vessles

Explanation: Lymphocytes (B and T cells) are located in the lymph nodes of the lymphatic system.

Correct answer: Lymph nodes
  • A. Erythrocytes
  • B. Lymphocytes
  • C. Phagocytes
  • D. Thrombocytes

Explanation: The thymus, spleen, tonsils, and adenoids produce lymphocytes. The thymus is the primary lymphoid organ where T cells (a type of…

Correct answer: Lymphocytes
  • A. Synovial fluid
  • B. Semen
  • C. Amniotic fluid
  • D. Lymph

Explanation: The lymph vessels empty in veins so lymph is a fluid in transit between interstitial fluid and blood. This option is correct.

Correct answer: Lymph
  • A. Water potential
  • B. Cohesion tension
  • C. Root pressure
  • D. Imbibition

Explanation: Imbibition plays no role in transport of water up into the xylem. Imbibition is a type of diffusion where the water is absorbed by the…

Correct answer: Imbibition
  • A. Plasmolysis
  • B. Imbibition
  • C. Turgidity
  • D. Endosmosis

Explanation: "Imbibition" can be defined as the taking up of fluid by a colloidal system resulting in swelling. So, option B is correct.

Correct answer: Imbibition
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. Numerous

Explanation: There are far more afferent vessels bringing in lymph than efferent vessels taking it out to allow for lymphocytes and macrophages to…

Correct answer: Numerous
  • A. Heart
  • B. Liver
  • C. Spleen
  • D. Pancreas
  • E. lymph nodes

Explanation: Just as the lymph nodes filter lymph, the spleen filters blood, exposing it to macrophages and lymphocytes that destroy foreign particles…

Correct answer: lymph nodes
  • A. Locally
  • B. Systemic
  • C. Metastasis
  • D. Invasion

Explanation: Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another.

Correct answer: Metastasis
  • A. 45
  • B. 35
  • C. 15
  • D. 25

Explanation: The stomata are closed at high temperatures to prevent excessive water loss from leaves through transpiration.

Correct answer: 45
  • A. Companion cell
  • B. Sieve tube cells
  • C. Vessels
  • D. Parenchyma

Explanation: "The explanation for this question will be added soon!".

Correct answer: Vessels