Item CE141002: Red blood cells supply oxygen to both cells of the digestive tract and nerve cells.
Red blood cells carry oxygen. Which of the following types of cells use oxygen carried by
red blood cells?
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Both nerve cells and cells of the digestive tract
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Nerve cells, but not cells of the digestive tract
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Cells of the digestive tract, but not nerve cells
- Neither cells of the digestive tract nor nerve cells
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1356 | 3108 | 44% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 761 | 1939 | 39% |
| 9–12 | 594 | 1164 | 51% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 614 | 1495 | 41% |
| Female | 720 | 1560 | 46% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1227 | 2777 | 44% |
| Other | 103 | 258 | 40% |
- None identified