Item CE140002: Red blood cells supply oxygen to both muscle cells and cells of the digestive tract.
Red blood cells carry oxygen. Which of the following types of cells use oxygen carried by red blood cells?
- Both muscle cells and cells of the digestive tract
- Muscle cells, but not cells of the digestive tract
- Cells of the digestive tract, but not muscle cells
- Neither cells of the digestive tract nor muscle cells
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 792 | 1599 | 50% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 444 | 988 | 45% |
| 9–12 | 347 | 607 | 57% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 419 | 811 | 52% |
| Female | 363 | 761 | 48% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 711 | 1421 | 50% |
| Other | 65 | 145 | 45% |
- 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.