The contraction of a muscle exerts a pull on a bone because

A) Muscles are attached to bones by ligaments.
B) Muscles are directly attached to bones.
C) Muscles are attached to bones by tendons.
D) A, B, and C
E) none of the above


C) Muscles are attached to bones by tendons.

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The sacrum does not protect organs in the ________ system

A) reproductive B) digestive C) urinary D) nervous E) respiratory

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


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Which of the following is(are) obstructive conditions?

A. emphysema and an acute asthma attack B. an acute asthma attack C. emphysema D. emphysema, an acute asthma attack and exercise E. exercise

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In the evolution of mammals, which glands were modified to produce milk?

A. Ceruminous glands B. Merocrine glands C. Apocrine glands D. Sebaceous glands E. Sudoriferous glands

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