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Question 51

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The term that refers to the ability of organisms to react to changes in the environment is

A) responsiveness.
B) reproduction.
C) metabolism.
D) development.
E) organization.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Question 52

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The category of reactions in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones is known as

A) anabolism.
B) catabolism.
C) synthesis.
D) homeostasis.
E) enzymatic.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Question 53

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The axillary region is ________ to the pectoral region.

A molecule is made up of a combination of two or more atoms.

At what level of organization is a tooth?

-These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities. Which number indicates the epigastric region?

The muscular partition that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities is the thoracic ________.

A scientist who describes the layers of the heart wall and their relationship to the surrounding pericardium would be a(n)

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the

Which system is responsible for providing protection, regulating body temperature, and being the site of cutaneous receptors?

-These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities. What does number 5 indicate?

The antecubital region is ________ to the brachial region.

The bones of the vertebral column form a cavity called the

Some researchers think pheromones are important tools in human communication. Pheromones are chemical signals that one individual sends to another. What research questions might be asked by anatomists, and what questions might be asked by physiologists, to determine if pheromones are important to humans?

The two main divisions of microscopic anatomy are

The pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are typically grouped within the ________ system.

The pericardium is a two-layered serous membrane that

In the anatomic position, the specimen rests horizontally on the examination table and the arms are extended away from the torso.

The primary function of serous fluid appears to be

For better retention of material, it is better to break up study sessions into multiple smaller chunks (e.g. 30 minutes each) rather than fewer, longer sessions (e.g. several hours each).