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Anatomy weeks 1-5
Question | Answer |
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Molecules are.. | atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates |
Two major cavities of the human body are: | ventral and dorsal |
An example of a catabolic process is: | hydrolysis |
Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult is water? | 50% |
Which cell extension lacks a central pair of microtubules, is not found in blood cells, and functions in the kidney to monitor urine flow? | Primary cilium |
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: | phospholipid bilayer |
Adipose tissue is | a storage tissue. |
What is not a primary germ layer? | epiderm |
The fluid environment that fills the spaces between the cells of the body is called | extracellular matrix. |
The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the | pubic symphysis. |
Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? | Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum |
The two bones that form the framework for the forearm are the | radius and ulna. |
The vertebral bones that support the small (lower section) of the back are the | lumbar vertebrae. |
The most common type of cartilage is | hyaline. |