Transport (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What happens to oxygen and CO2 in blood passing through most body organs (except lungs)?
What happens to oxygen and CO2 in blood passing through most body organs (except lungs)?
O2 decreases, CO2 increases
Which organ is the only exception where oxygen increases in the blood?
Which organ is the only exception where oxygen increases in the blood?
The lungs
Why does oxygen decrease in blood passing through most organs?
Why does oxygen decrease in blood passing through most organs?
Cells use O2 in cellular respiration
Which substances increase in blood leaving the small intestine?
Which substances increase in blood leaving the small intestine?
Glucose and amino acids
What waste product does the liver add to blood when breaking down proteins?
What waste product does the liver add to blood when breaking down proteins?
Urea
Which organ produces blood with the lowest concentration of nitrogenous wastes?
Which organ produces blood with the lowest concentration of nitrogenous wastes?
Kidneys
What substances does the large intestine absorb into the blood?
What substances does the large intestine absorb into the blood?
Water, salts, and vitamins
Which substance can be absorbed directly through the stomach lining into blood?
Which substance can be absorbed directly through the stomach lining into blood?
Alcohol
What do endocrine glands add to blood as it passes through them?
What do endocrine glands add to blood as it passes through them?
Hormones
What is the liver's role regarding digestive end products in blood?
What is the liver's role regarding digestive end products in blood?
Decreases glucose, fatty acids, amino acids