What is the advantage of the lack of strong bone-to-bone articulations between the girdle of the upper extremity and the axial skeleton?

What will be an ideal response?


A lack of strong bone-to-bone connections between the upper limb and the axial skeleton permits the upper limb to move more freely than it would otherwise be able to do, to provide resilience to absorb shock, and to extend as far as possible in many different positions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which statement is false regarding nutritional requirements for pregnancy?

A. Protein is not important for fetal growth during the second and third trimester. B. Iron is important for increased hemoglobin production to maintain the increased blood volume. C. Folic acid is important to prevent birth defects, especially those concerning neural development. D. Calcium is necessary for bone development in the fetus and bone maintenance in the mother.

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Most of the primordial follicles a woman is born with eventually are ovulated

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Paraurethral (Skene's) glands secrete

a) Estrogen b) Progesterone c) Testosterone d) Androgens e) Mucus

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