The term metabolism is best defined as ________.
A) the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats
B) a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
C) the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day
D) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
D) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
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During vertebral ossification, the costal elements in the cervical region:
A) become part of the spinous processes. B) become part of the transverse processes. C) become part of the vertebral arch. D) never develop. E) degenerate.
If the parent cell in meiosis has 60 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will the daughter cell have?
A. 20 B. 30 C. 60 D. 120
The muscle attachment to the more stationary bone is called the:
a. origin b. insertion c. tendon d. bursae