The ovary does not release a mature gamete. Instead, a(n) ________ is released.

A) oocyte
B) oogonium
C) primary oocyte
D) secondary oocyte
E) zygote


D) secondary oocyte

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Epithelial tissues have an attached (basal) border and a free (apical) border. This arrangement is known as

A.  bilateral symmetry. B.  distal orientation. C.  polarity. D.  proximal orientation. E.  lateral flexibility.

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The hypothalamic hormone that triggers the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is

A.  cortisol. B.  corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). C.  vasopressin. D.  adrenal follicle-stimulating hormone. E.  cortical stimulating factor (CSF).

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Moving your jaw forward, causing an underbite, is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which statement is false regarding nutrient absorption in the small intestines?

A. The ileum reabsorbs 20% of the bile acids in the chyme, while the other 80% will leave the body during defecation. B. Monosaccharides and amino acids are absorbed into capillaries through the epithelium of the villi by facilitated diffusion. C. Fatty acids and glycerides are absorbed across the epithelial membranes of the villi by diffusion. D. All of the statements are true.

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