What is the definition of an amino acid?

A) a fatty acid that has no double bonds between carbon atoms
B) a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuel
C) a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest
D) a protein building block


D) a protein building block

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Excessive contraction of both lateral pterygoid muscles may result in:

A) fracture of the angle of the mandible. B) fracture of the coronoid process of the mandible. C) lateral dislocation of one mandibular condyle and medial dislocation of the other. D) anterior dislocation of condyles of the mandible. E) posterior dislocation of the condyles of the mandible.

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The combining form that means pylorus is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Peptide bonds are a single chain of amino acids

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Most lung cancers can be prevented by

A. not smoking. B. annual lung X-rays to detect precancerous cells. C. smoking only low-tar cigarettes. D. aggressive treatment of lung infections. E. a low-fat diet and exercise.

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