Science Assessment ~ Items ~ BF056006

Which of the following is TRUE about the kinds of molecules that can pass through the walls of microscopically small blood vessels (capillaries) and through the walls of larger blood vessels such as veins and arteries?

Capillaries allow both small molecules like amino acids and large molecules like proteins to pass through their walls.
Capillaries allow small molecules like amino acids to pass through their walls but not large molecules like proteins.
Arteries and veins allow both small molecules like amino acids and large molecules like proteins to pass through their walls.
Arteries and veins allow small molecules like amino acids to pass through their walls but not large molecules like proteins.

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NGSS

Topic: Human Body Systems
Correct Answer: B
Misconceptions

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Students Responding Correctly

Group	Correct	Total	Percent
Overall	615	1698	36%
Grades
6–8	347	993	35%
9–12	267	701	38%
Gender
Male	312	823	38%
Female	296	851	35%
Primary Language
English	553	1508	37%
Other	49	152	32%

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Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.A In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions.

Science Assessment

Item BF056006: Capillaries allow small molecules like amino acids to pass through their walls but not large molecules like proteins. Molecules do not pass through the walls of large blood vessels.