Humans are able to grasp objects between the thumb and fingers due to a special joint movement called ________.

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


opposition

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A) vocal ligament. B) vestibular folds. C) functional folds. D) glottis. E) None of the answers are correct

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The period of gestation that is characterized by rapid fetal growth and adipose tissue deposition is the ________ trimester(s).

A) first B) second C) third D) first and second E) second and third

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Most potassium loss from the body occurs through

A. sweat. B. respiration. C. urine. D. feces.

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When you eat a spicy pepper, such as a jalepeño, why do you perceive heat in your mouth?

A. Friction while chewing activates thermoreceptors. B. A chemical within the jalepeño acts as a stimulus for thermoreceptors. C. Chemoreceptors can activate heat sensing parts of the brain. D. The breakdown of chemicals within the pepper causes exothermic reactions in the mouth. E. All of the answer choices are correct.

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