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The first period of menstrual bleeding is called
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menarche
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The energy that is necessary to keep the body functioning at a minimal level is known as
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Basal Metabolism
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The portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle activity is the
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Cerebellum
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The strand of DNA in the nucleus are called
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Chromatin
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The part of the nervous system that governs conscious activities is the
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Somatic
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A translucent band that is present in thick skin is called
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Stratum lucidum
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What endocrine gland releases glucagon?
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Pancreas
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What arteries carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lung?
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Pulmonary
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The part of the eye responsible for peripheral vision is the
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Rod
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The hypothalamus releases
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vasopressin
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The abdomen is divided into how many regions
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9
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The muscle that flexes the foot is the
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gastrocnemius
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The universe donor blood group is
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Type O
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The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following except
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A. Larynx
B. Pharynx C. Trachea D. Bronchi E. Thoracic Duct Answer E |
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A fold of the loose skin that covers the penis is the
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prepuce
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An expandable organ that stores urine is the
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urinary bladder
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The longest part of the digestive system is the
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small intestine
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Which of the following is not a connective tissue?
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A. Bone
B. Blood C. Nervous Tissue D. Supportive Tissue E. Loose Tissue Answer C |
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What bone in the neck is U-shaped?
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Hyoid bone
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Substances that are not chemically combined and that can be separated by physical means are
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mixtures
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All of the following are neurotransmitters except
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A. Histamine
B. Dopamine C. Renin D. Serotonin E. Norepinephrine Answer C |
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What term means "cell eating"
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Phagocytosis
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All of the following are major functions of the skin except
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A. Sensory reception
B. Synthesis of Vitamin A C. Protection D. Synthesis of Vitamin D E. Regulation of body the temperature Answer B |
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Skeletal muscles need all of the following factors to contract except
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A. Actin
B. Myosin C. Vitamin D D. ATP E. Calcium Answer C |
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Which of the following is not a glandular manner of secretion?
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A. Transitional
B. Merocrine C. Holocrine D. Apocrine E. All of these Answer A |
