Question

1. what is the final step in the digestive process?

a. absorption
b. digestion
c. elimination
d. ingestion

1. which glands are located atop the kidneys and secrete hormones involved in stress response?

a. pituitary glands
b. parathyroid glands
c. thyroid glands
d. adrenal glands

1. what does the parasympathetic nervous system do?

a. manages voluntary muscle movements
b. carries sensory information to the cns
c. promotes rest and digestion
d. increases heart rate and prepares the body for action

1. what occurs in the alveoli during gas exchange?

a. air is humidified before entering the bronchioles
b. oxygen is absorbed into the blood, and carbon dioxide is released
c. blood is filtered to remove waste
d. carbon dioxide is absorbed, and oxygen is released

1. what role do lymph nodes play in the immune system?

a. they release cytokines
b. they store red blood cells
c. they filter lymph and trap pathogens
d. they produce antibodies

1. what is the primary function of bones in the human body?

a. generating energy
b. blood circulation
c. providing support and protection
d. maintaining body temperature

Explanation:

1. The digestive process starts with taking food into the body.
2. The glands on top of kidneys that regulate stress responses are adrenal glands.
3. The parasympathetic nervous system controls rest-and-digest functions.
4. In alveoli, oxygen enters the blood, carbon dioxide leaves it.
5. Lymph nodes filter lymph and trap pathogens to fight infection.
6. The primary function of bones is to provide support and protection for body structures.

Answer:

1. d. Ingestion
2. d. Adrenal glands
3. c. Promotes rest and digestion
4. b. Oxygen is absorbed into the blood, and carbon dioxide is released
5. c. They filter lymph and trap pathogens
6. c. Providing support and protection