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normally, menstruation happens how often

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every 28 days

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fertilization usually takes place in

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oviduct

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3
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implantation involves

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embryo connecting to the uterus

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4
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the embryonic germ layers are the

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endoderm, mesorderm, ectoderm

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the developing embryo is connected to the placenta by the

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umbilical cord

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the membrane that encloses the fetus in a fluid filled sac called the

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amnion

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from the end of the second month until birth, an unborn child is properly called

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fetus

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the hole in the septum of the unborn child’s heart is the

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foreman ovali

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9
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the sanctity of human life principle holds that

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human life is more valuable than all other

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10
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based on scripture, when might abortion be acceptable

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never

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11
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the navel develops from the

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umbilical cord

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12
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the term euthanasia refers to

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mercy killing

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ending a person’s life by giving him something that will kill him is called

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active euthanasia

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14
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passive euthanasia would involve

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withholding medical attention from the start

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15
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a person is said to be dead when

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no breathing, no heartbeat, no brain waves

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16
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scripturally, the death authority over elderly people is given to

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God

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17
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Adultery is

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sex between a married person and anyone other than their spouse

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the clear liquid that flows through the spaces between two membranes of the brain is the

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cerebral spinal fluid

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19
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the cerebral cortex controls

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conscious activities

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20
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the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the

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sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

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21
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Olfactory nerve endings are associated with

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smell

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22
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the hammer, anvil, and stirrup are bones that

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transfer vibrations that strike the tympanic membrane

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23
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the middle ear is connected to the pharynx by the

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eustachian tube

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24
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the hearing apparatus in the inner ear is the

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cochlea

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25
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within the ear, static equilibrium is sensed by the

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utricle and saccule

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26
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the semicircular canals function in

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dynamic equilibrium

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27
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what is the sclera

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the white of the eye

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28
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what is visual accommodation of the eye

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ability to focus at different distances

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29
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the lacrimal gland makes

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tears

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30
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color vision depends on the

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cones

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31
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ductless glands are called

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endocrine glands

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32
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insulin is secreted by the

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islets of langerhans

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33
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the endocrine gland that manufactures epinephrine is the

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adrenile medula

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34
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diabetes mellitus involves

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hyposecretion of insulin

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35
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when a person is addicted to a narcotic drug, he faces

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physical and psycological addiction

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36
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if a person is addicted to cannabis (mariijuana) he has

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psychological addiction

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37
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what is the correct definition for the term ox

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large bovine used for walking

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38
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what is the correct definitions for the term heifer

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young female bovine with no baby yet

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39
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which animal has been called the ship of the desert

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camel

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40
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how many chambers are found in a mammal’s heart

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4

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41
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to which class do birds belong

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aves

42
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artiodactyla refers to

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even toed mammals

43
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the study of the relationships between organism and their environment is

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ecology

44
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the three functions of an ecologist include all of the following except

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relationship of organisms and their environment
predict outcome if something is changed
take steps to fix problems

45
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fish in a bowl of water, a forest, and a pond are all examples of

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ecosystems

46
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what is the water cycle

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evaporation, transpiration, rain, perculation, run off

47
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a group of organisms of the same kind within a community is called a

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population

48
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the black and white stripes of a skunk would be an example of

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warning coloration

49
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the coloring or marking that enables certain animals to blend with their environments is called

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protective coloration

50
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organisms that feed exclusively on plants are called

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herbivores

51
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an animal that preys on herbivores is a

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first level predator

52
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what is a food chain

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corn/cow/farmer

53
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the transfer of the sun’s energy through many organisms is called what

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food chain

54
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what organisms would be part of the detritus food chain

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cray fish

55
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the ecological pyramid that always has a regular shape is based on

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energy

56
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the relationship between the cow and the rumen bacteria which supply enzymes necessary for the digestion of cellulose is

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mutualism

57
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the relationship between a hyena and the lion

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commensalism

58
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a tapeworm in the intestines of a dog is an example of

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parasitisim

59
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when two different organisms benefit from living together their relationship is called

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mutualism

60
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the shark and the remora would be an example of

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mutualism

61
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symbiosis refers to

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parasitism, mutualism, commensalism

62
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the place in which an animal lives is its

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habitat

63
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the thin layer where life exists on earth is the

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biosphere

64
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the two main processes in the oxygen cycle are

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cellular respiration and photosynthesis

65
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the occupation of an organism is its

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niche

66
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the nodes on the roots of legumes are important in

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the nitrogen cycle

67
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the purpose of a matter cycle is to

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recycle matter

68
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essential materials for growth and reproduction are examples of

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limiting factors

69
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a large area supporting similar biotic communities would be a

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biome

70
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an organism that is active during the day is called

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diurnal

71
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an organism that synchronizes its activities with the moon follows what rhythm

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lunar

72
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characteristics of pioneer organisms in succession

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large size
few species
lacking nutrients

73
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a climax stage in succession is characterized by

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small population
large organisms with low metabolism
long lives

74
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the final dominant forms of life in a natural succession are called

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climax

75
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a tribe of american indians who plant corn for food would be an example of man

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manager

76
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Man’s God-ordained niche in the biosphere is that of

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consumer and manager

77
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An example of a non biodegradable pollutant would be

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DDT

78
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the process that concentrates a pollutant into large doses as the substance is passed along in the food chain is called

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biological magnification

79
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which is probably the least influential in human behavior

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instict

80
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the cavity in the skull which contains the brain is the

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cranial cavity

81
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the body cavity that contains the heart and the lungs is the

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thoracic cavity

82
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the fingers in relation to the elbow are

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distole

83
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the type of tissue that includes bone, cartilage, blood, and lymph is

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connective

84
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the type of tissue that covers the body and lines the digestive tract is

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epethelial

85
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name the major types of tissues found in the human body

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connective and epethelial

86
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which one of the skin layers carries on mitosis, supplying cells that will eventually be sloughed off

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stratum germativum

87
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the layer of skin that is made up of dead cells is the horny layer

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horny layer

88
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skin and hair are part of what

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integumentary system

89
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the layers of the skin in correct order from superficial to deep are

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epidermis
dermis
subcataneous

90
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a pigment that the skin uses in protection against exposure to ultraviolet radiation is

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melanoam

91
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the bones of the body serve what functions

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support, protect, manufacture rbc, store minerals

92
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the epiphyseal plate is used in

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bone growth

93
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the tough fibrous tissue covering the outside of a bone is the

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periastium

94
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a tissue that is active in the formation of red blood cells is

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red bone marrow

95
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the major mineral substance deposited in bone is

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calcium

96
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the posterior region of the zygomatic arch is made up of the

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temporal bone

97
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the hole in a vertebra is the

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neural arch

98
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the joint between the humerus and the radius is a

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hinge

99
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tough strands of connective tissue that hold the bones of ball and socket and hinge joints in place are called

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ligaments

100
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the joints between the various carpals and between the various tarsals are

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gliding joints

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