Science Assessment ~ Items ~ BF030010

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the function of the lungs?

The lungs both take in oxygen molecules for cells of the body to use and eliminate carbon dioxide molecules from the body.
The lungs take in oxygen molecules for cells of the body to use but do not eliminate carbon dioxide molecules from the body.
The lungs eliminate carbon dioxide molecules from the body but do not take in oxygen molecules for cells of the body to use.
The lungs neither take in oxygen molecules for cells of the body to use nor eliminate carbon dioxide molecules from the body.

Group	Correct	Total	Percent
Overall	3655	4777	77%
Grades
6–8	2168	2904	75%
9–12	1474	1854	80%
Gender
Male	1715	2303	74%
Female	1885	2393	79%
Primary Language
English	3301	4287	77%
Other	276	378	73%

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.

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