The process by which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

A. macrophagy.
B. metabolism.
C. digestion.
D. respiration.


Answer: C

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A) kidneys and muscles to store glucose as glycogen. B) liver and muscles to store glucose as estrogen. C) liver and muscles to store glucose as glycogen. D) kidneys and muscles to store glucose as estrogen.

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the knee joint?

A) The knee joint consists of four articulations, two femoral-tibial articulations, one femoral-patellar articulation, and one tibial-fibular articulation. B) Flexion of the joint from a fully extended position with the foot on the ground requires an initial lateral femoral rotation that is produced by the popliteus. C) The joint is supplied with blood via branches of the femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial recurrent, and circumflex fibular arteries. D) The joint is innervated via branches of the femoral and sciatic nerves. E) The posterior cruciate ligament attaches to the intercondylar area of the tibia and the medial femoral condyle.

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Choose the correct translation for the root hypophys/o.

A. Pituitary gland B. Adrenal gland C. Gland D. Hormone E. Gonads

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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