Differences in body size and proportions between males and females result from the different effects of male and female ________, which affect the growth of the bones.

A) calcitriol
B) vitamins A & C
C) vitamin D
D) sex hormones
E) calcium and phosphate salts


sex hormones

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1.because they are usually very caring people. 2.because their red blood cells carry neither A nor B antigens. 3.because their plasma contains both A and B antibodies. 4.and are also called the universal recipients because they can receive any type of blood.

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Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermic needle?

A) There is an abundance of capillaries in the hypodermis. B) The hypodermis is highly innervated. C) Since it is vascularized, the hypodermis can absorb a lot of fluid. D) Both elastic fibers and collagen fibers are present. E) The presence of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels help local tissues defend and repair themselves.

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Which of the following cells is involved in cell mediated immunity?

a. T8-cell b. Pre-T cells c. B-Cells d. Plasma cells

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A labeled line is a(n)

A) translation of complex sensory information. B) link between a receptor and the CNS processing center. C) reduction in sensitivity. D) stimulation that produces action potentials. E) adjustment for sensitivity adaptation.

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