Item CE139003: Red blood cells supply oxygen to both muscle cells and nerve cells.
Red blood cells carry oxygen. Which of the following types of cells use oxygen carried by red blood cells?
- Both muscle cells and nerve cells
- Muscle cells, but not nerve cells
- Nerve cells, but not muscle cells
- Neither muscle cells nor nerve cells
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 852 | 1628 | 52% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 525 | 1012 | 52% |
| 9–12 | 321 | 607 | 53% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 389 | 778 | 50% |
| Female | 439 | 813 | 54% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 751 | 1434 | 52% |
| Other | 72 | 149 | 48% |
- NRC Framework
- LS1.A The essential functions of a cell involve chemical reactions between many types of molecules, including water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
- Notes
- The Framework statement above refers to chemical reactions, many of which involve oxygen.