If Marfan syndrome results in death, it is usually due to rupture of the ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
ANS: aorta
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A. polysaccharide. B. protein. C. piece of RNA. D. piece of DNA.
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During a human pregnancy, implantation
occurs at which stage?
a. zygote b. early cleavage c. blastocyst d. gastrula e. embryo
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Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes cortisol and aldosterone?
a. pituitary gland b. pancreas c. pineal gland d. adrenal glands e. thyroid gland
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Which of the following is a trait shared by two or more lineages but not in their most recent common ancestor due to convergent evolution?
A. Homoplasy B. Plesiomorphy C. Synapomorphy D. Symplesiomorphy
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