Which of the following functions of the skeletal system is most affected by gravity?

A. protection of internal organs
B,. body support
C. blood cell production
D. lipid storage


Answer: B. body support

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An axon takes the ________ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.

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

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The posterior pituitary secretes _________.

A. prolactin (PRL) B. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C. oxytocin (OT) D. thyroid hormone (TH) E. growth hormone (GH)

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Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of a(n) ________ reaction

A) decomposition B) reversible C) synthesis D) exchange

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Because of their proximity to the surface, ________ are usually used to obtain blood samples.

A) jugular veins B) superficial veins C) deep veins D) venules E) None of the answers are correct.

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