1. All of the following actions are part of exhalation EXCEPT - A. the rib cage contracts inward- B. the volume of the chest cavity decreases- C. the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward- D. the pressure within the chest cavity increases Answer: D 2. Which of these statements DOES NOT describe the trachea? - A. It is also called the voice box- B. It carries air to and from the lungs- C. Its lower end branches into smaller tubes- D. It contains rings of cartilage that prevent it from collapsing Answer: A 3. Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is false? - A. Pumps the blood with the oxygenated red blood cells from the lungs via the arteries throughout the body.- B. Absorbs oxygen from the air and transfer it to all parts of the body.- C. Supplies tissues in the body with oxygen and other nutrients, transports hormones, and removes unnecessary waste products.- D. To transport carbon dioxide to the body's cells and carry away oxygen from the cells Answer: A 4. From what source do cells get their food? - A. Blood- B. Oxygen- C. Carbon dioxide- D. Other cells Answer: B 5. Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart? - A. Veins- B. Arteries- C. Capillaries- D. All of the above Answer: B 6. Why is oxygen important to blood and to the cells? - A. Oxygen helps the blood to clot.- B. Oxygen is necessary for cell growth and energy.- C. Oxygen brings food to the cells.- D. Oxygen is not important carbon dioxide is the most important substance to the body. Answer: B I hope this is helpfullike it if you like