On tortoise and turtle shells and the head of snakes, epidermal scales called ____________ form rings that can be counted, allowing a person to estimate the animal's age

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At rest, a normal person breathes about ________ times per minute.

A. 8 B. 32 C. 26 D. 50 E. 12

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Which of the following is correct concerning the location of the kidneys?

A. The right kidney is usually higher than the left one. B. Their upper borders are about at the level of the third lumbar vertebra. C. They are against the anterior wall of the abdominal cavity. D. They are located behind the parietal peritoneum.

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Osteoblasts become osteocytes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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