A __________ is an animal with a body temperature that varies in response to environmental conditions

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Poikilotherm

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If a thyroid tumor secreted an excessive amount of calcitonin, we would expect ___________.

A. an elevated level of osteoclast activity B. an elevated level of osteoblast activity C. a reduced rate of endochondral ossification D. a rise in blood calcium concentration E. increasingly brittle bones

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The largest vessels of the lymphatic system are the

A. collecting ducts. B. lymphatic trunks. C. lymph nodes. D. lymphatic capillaries. E. lymphatic collecting vessels.

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About 80% of the human skeleton is replaced yearly as a result of bone remodeling.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which pathogen (within the mother) is most likely to be transmitted across the placenta?

A. A blood-borne virus that is present during the sixth week of pregnancy B. A multicellular parasite that is present during the first week of pregnancy C. A blood-borne virus that is present during the first week of pregnancy D. A multicellular parasite that is present during the sixth week of pregnancy

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