The primary function of the integumentary system is:

a. as a sense receptor
b. protection of underlying structures
c. body temperature regulation
d. manufacture of vitamin D


b. protection of underlying structures

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A. hypothalamus. B. gonads. C. anterior pituitary gland. D. adrenal gland. E. genitals.

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Phospholipids

a. consist of a polar, hydrophilic, phosphate-bearing, head and two nonpolar hydrophobic, fatty-acid tails. b. are aligned in a lipid bilayer in membranes. c. serve as carrier molecules. d. only (a) and (b) above. e. all of these answers.

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The target cells of antidiuretic hormone are ____________________.

uterus and mammary glands kidney tubules prostate and ductus deferens the muscle cells the fat cells

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The form of carbohydrate our bodies use to store reserve energy is ________.

A. starches B. glycogen C. glucose D. disaccharides 

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