Articular cartilage found at the ends of long bones serves to:
A) attach tendons. B) produce synovial fluid.
C) form the synovial membrane. D) reduce friction and absorb shock.
Answer: D
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A. reduce water loss. B. prevent infections. C. help regulate body temperature. D. protect against UV light. E. keep the epidermis soft and pliable.
The end of the aorta occurs when the vessel bifurcates into the
A. brachiocephalic artery. B. subclavian arteries. C. common iliac arteries. D. common carotid arteries. E. None of these answers is correct.
Many reptiles and birds possess a __________ that aids in ion and water balance by excreting hyperosmotic solutions of Na+ and Cl-
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The dimensions of two different cells are measured under a microscope. Their surface areas and volumes are shown in the table below. Over time, Cell B increases in size, while Cell A stays the same. Which of the following correctly explains which cell will be able to obtain nutrients faster by diffusion?