1.Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

A. Helps maintain body temperature.
B. Protects from UV rays.
C. Senses changes in the environment.
D. Aids in gas exchange.

2. Each of the following aids in the process of digestion EXCEPT

A. teeth
B. saliva
C. kidney
D. pancreas

3. In the human body, hydroelectric acid is responsible for the low pH of the contents of the

A. kidney
B. gall bladder
C. stomach
D. liver



Respuesta :

1. D.
2. C Saliva and enzymes from the pancreas help break down food.
3. C ---- I think it's hydrochloric acid, HCl. HCl is very low in pH (acidic) to digest foods

Answer:

The correct answer of Q1 is D. Aids in gas exchange.

The function of gas exchange is performed between lung's alveoli and capillaries having blood located in the alveolar wall. So skin does not play any role in gas exchange. Therefore the correct answer is D. Aids in gas exchange.

The correct of Q2 is C. kidney

Kidney is the organ that helps in the filtration of blood. It clears the blood from impurities like urea, salt, steroids, and excess water. It does not play any role in digestion. So the correct answer is C. kidney.

The correct answer of Q3 is C. stomach

The stomach contains hydrochloric acid not hydroelectric acid and due to this hydrochloric acid the pH of the stomach is very low between 2-3.5. This pH is beneficial to kill pathogen comes with food. So the right answer is C. stomach.