Which of the following is a characteristic of the epidermis?
a. contains collagen fivers
b. consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
c. is well vascularized
d. contains fat stored in adipose tissue
Answer: b. consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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A) sense of smell. B) heart rate. C) respiration. D) movement.
Which produces the LEAST number of contractions to force food through the digestive tract on a daily basis?
a. large intestine b. small intestine c. stomach d. esophagus
Which of the following statements about the spinal cord is NOT correct?
A) It has two enlargements. B) It extends to the level of lumbar vertebra three in an adult. C) It gives rise to 31 pairs of spinal nerves. D) It has a central canal that is continuous with the fourth ventricle of the brain
The flow of fluid across a semipermeable membrane from a lower solute concentration to a higher solute concentration is:
a. Diffusion b. Mediation c. Miosis d. Osmosis