The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is

A. prevention of albinism.
B. detection of heat and touch.
C. regulation of acid-base balance.
D. production of Vitamin E.
E. protection from cancer.


B

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a) fissure. b) foramen. c) fossa. d) meatus. e) sulcus.

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Which of the following muscles inserts on the linea aspera of the femur?

A) sartorius B) adductor magnus C) psoas major D) vastus intermedius

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Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are produced by the parathyroid glands

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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