MCQ Collection
MDCAT Biology MCQs
Practice MDCAT Biology questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: C. Transport oxygen
Explanation:
Hemoglobin binds oxygen in red blood cells.
It also contributes to carbon-dioxide transport and buffering.
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Correct Answer: D. Wave-like smooth-muscle contraction moving contents through a tube
Explanation:
Peristalsis propels food through the digestive tract.
It occurs in several hollow organs.
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Correct Answer: D. Transport oxygen
Explanation:
Hemoglobin binds oxygen in red blood cells.
It also contributes to carbon-dioxide transport and buffering.
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Correct Answer: A. Wave-like smooth-muscle contraction moving contents through a tube
Explanation:
Peristalsis propels food through the digestive tract.
It occurs in several hollow organs.
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Correct Answer: B. Wave-like smooth-muscle contraction moving contents through a tube
Explanation:
Peristalsis propels food through the digestive tract.
It occurs in several hollow organs.
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Correct Answer: C. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Explanation:
The respiratory system brings air to gas-exchange surfaces.
Oxygen enters blood and carbon dioxide leaves.
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Correct Answer: D. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Explanation:
The respiratory system brings air to gas-exchange surfaces.
Oxygen enters blood and carbon dioxide leaves.
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Correct Answer: A. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Explanation:
The respiratory system brings air to gas-exchange surfaces.
Oxygen enters blood and carbon dioxide leaves.
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Correct Answer: B. Alveoli
Explanation:
Alveoli have thin walls and rich capillary networks.
Their large surface area supports rapid diffusion.
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Correct Answer: A. Liver
Explanation:
The liver produces bile continuously.
The gallbladder stores and concentrates it.
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Correct Answer: D. Emulsify fats
Explanation:
Bile salts disperse large fat globules into small droplets.
This increases surface area for lipase.
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Correct Answer: A. Break down food and absorb nutrients
Explanation:
Digestion converts large food molecules into absorbable units.
The small intestine absorbs most nutrients.