The process that breaks down organic substrates, releasing energy that can be used to synthesize ATP or other high-energy compounds, is __________.

a. oxidation
b. metabolism
c. catabolism
d. anabolism


Answer: c. catabolism

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A.  directly to the primary olfactory cortex of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum. B.  directly to the primary olfactory cortex of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum. C.  to the thalamus and then to the primary olfactory cortex of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum. D.  to the thalamus and then to the primary olfactory cortex of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.

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For the following muscle shapes, which one is thick and tapered like the biceps brachii muscle?

A) fusiform B) parallel C) convergent D) pennate

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Urine flow from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder is produced by

A. peristalsis of the ureters. B. contraction of the detrusor muscle. C. suction from the urinary bladder. D. ciliary action in the renal pelvis. E. hydrostatic pressure from the small intestine.

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The atomic number represents the number of __________.

What will be an ideal response?

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