The term that applies to all of the decomposition reactions that occur in metabolism is

A) anabolism.
B) dehydration synthesis.
C) catabolism.
D) ionization.
E) homeostasis.


C) catabolism.

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A) glycerol, which acts as an anchor for joined fatty acids. B) fats, such as butter and lard, which come from animal sources. C) the lack of double bonds between adjacent carbon atoms in a fatty acid. D) the ring structure of steroids. E) the presence of double bonds between adjacent carbon atoms in a fatty acid.

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Which of the following muscles of facial expression is not innervated by the facial nerve?

A. Orbicularis oculi B. Corrugator supercilii C. Zygomaticus major D. Buccinator E. Levator palpebrae superioris

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This figure shows the spinal cord and spinal nerves. What structure does number 3 indicate?

A. Cervical enlargement B. Brachial plexus C. Cervical plexus D. Sacral plexus E. Lumbosacral enlargement

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________ cells are located in the inner cellular layer of the periosteum

A) Osteocyte B) Osteoclast C) Osteoid D) Osteogenic E) Osteolytic

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