In phenylketonuria, an individual cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine
Molecules that include phenylalanine build up in the blood, which causes intellectual
disability and other symptoms.
This inherited disease can be controlled by following a
diet that is very low in
A) protein. B) carbohydrates.
C) nucleic acids. D) cholesterol.
A
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Which vessel in the figure is labeled "G" ?
a) accessory hemiazygos vein b) hemiazygos vein c) right suprarenal vein d) pericardial vein e) azygos vein
What type of tissue is bone tissue?
a. epithelial tissue b. connective tissue c. muscle tissue d. nervous tissue
The movement that brings the tip of the distal phalanx of the thumb into contact with the tip of the distal phalanx of the little finger is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is a retinaculum?
A. A sliding tendon B. A wide aponeurosis C. An area where several muscles converge D. A thickened fibrous band of fascia E. A flat band of muscle