A P STRAIGHTERLINE 2026 HUMAN BODY
SYSTEMS REVIEW PAPER ANSWERS
COMPLETE LEARNING PACK
◉ How does the partial pressure of oxygen within the alveoli
normally compare with the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
flowing into the pulmonary capillaries?
Answer: a. It is higher.
◉ Cystic fibrosis is best described as
Answer: c. a genetic disorder that affects mucus secretions in ducts
and tubes.
◉ Emphysema is characterized by
Answer: a. the destruction of alveolar walls.
◉ In which portion of the digestive tract does digestion begin?
Answer: c. mouth
◉ Dying blood cells are phagocytized by Kupffer cells in the
Answer: Select one:
a. lungs.
, b. kidneys.
c. liver.
d. stomach.
◉ What is the process by which contractions of the esophageal
muscles move food toward the stomach?
Answer: b. peristalsis
◉ Protein digestion begins in the
Answer: Select one:
a. small intestine.
b. esophagus.
c. mouth.
d. stomach.
◉ An individual deficient for vitamin A would experience which set
of symptoms?
Answer: d. night blindness, retarded growth, and skin disorders
◉ Which organic compound contains the most kilocalories of energy
per gram?
Answer: elect one:
SYSTEMS REVIEW PAPER ANSWERS
COMPLETE LEARNING PACK
◉ How does the partial pressure of oxygen within the alveoli
normally compare with the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
flowing into the pulmonary capillaries?
Answer: a. It is higher.
◉ Cystic fibrosis is best described as
Answer: c. a genetic disorder that affects mucus secretions in ducts
and tubes.
◉ Emphysema is characterized by
Answer: a. the destruction of alveolar walls.
◉ In which portion of the digestive tract does digestion begin?
Answer: c. mouth
◉ Dying blood cells are phagocytized by Kupffer cells in the
Answer: Select one:
a. lungs.
, b. kidneys.
c. liver.
d. stomach.
◉ What is the process by which contractions of the esophageal
muscles move food toward the stomach?
Answer: b. peristalsis
◉ Protein digestion begins in the
Answer: Select one:
a. small intestine.
b. esophagus.
c. mouth.
d. stomach.
◉ An individual deficient for vitamin A would experience which set
of symptoms?
Answer: d. night blindness, retarded growth, and skin disorders
◉ Which organic compound contains the most kilocalories of energy
per gram?
Answer: elect one:
