Summarize the principle of complementarity of structure and function

What will be an ideal response?


The principle of complementarity can be summarized as form follows function. In other words, the form of a structure is always such that it best suits its function.

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Lymphatic drainage of the breast:

A) is principally to the ipsilateral parasternal lymph nodes. B) and ultimately from both breasts enters the thoracic duct. C) is principally to the ipsilateral internal thoracic vein. D) is principally to the ipsilateral axillary nodes. E) is principally to the ipsilateral lymph vessels running deep to the pectoralis major.

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The mechanism of contraction in smooth muscle is different from skeletal muscle in that ________

A) ATP energizes the sliding process B) the site of calcium regulation differs C) the trigger for contraction is a rise in intracellular calcium D) actin and myosin interact by the sliding filament mechanism

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Each spinal nerve (except C1) receives sensory information from a specific region of the skin called a __________.

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

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Which of the following are examples of neuroeffector synapses?

A) neuroneural synapse B) neuromuscular synapse C) neuroglandular synapse D) neuroaxonic synapses E) both neuromuscular synapse and neuroglandular synapse

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