Different structure in an organism are specialized to perform different tasks in the organism depending on their makeup. A few examples are:
Heart, veins, arteries are structures forming the cardiovascular system and function is to facilitate transport nutrients and oxygen carried by blood all over the body.
Bones, joints, ligaments and cartilage are structures of the skeletal system and their function is support and protection of the body.
Mouth, esophagus. stomach, large and small intestines are structures of the digestive system and their function is to break down food and absorb nutrients.
Answer: B. The blood is circulated out of the body for cleansing and then returned.
Explanation:
Hemodialysis is a medical therapy in which the patient's blood is taken out with the help of tubes and treated out of the body. The blood is pumped out using the blood compartment. The blood is circulated using a external filter, that is called as dialyzer. The blood get cleansed and impurities are removed and purified blood returned via circuit back to the body. This technique is used to control the blood pressure and balance of important minerals in the body that involves the potassium, sodium and calcium in the blood.
Based on the above information, option. B is the correct option.
<span>A major volcanic belt known as the ring of fire circles the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ring of Fire </span><span>is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the </span>Pacific<span> Ocean.</span>
Answer: Metabolic alkalosis
Explanation: Metabolic alkalosis refers to a metabolic condition in which the tissue’s pH is increased above the normal range (7.35–7.45). This occurs as a result of decrease in the concentration of Hydrogen ion, which results to increased bicarbonate in the body system. It can also be caused by direct increase in the bicarbonate concentrations.
