The deep depression in the center of the sphenoid bone where the pituitary gland sits is called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sella turcica
The sella turcica is a deep depression in the center of the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland.
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One consequence of infants having a large surface area for their body size is they:
A) have slower wound healing. B) retain more fluid. C) have increased heat loss. D) have an increased risk for infection.
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A substance capable of killing bacteria is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Which muscle group extends the hip, flexes the knee, and posteriorly rotates the pelvis?
A) quadriceps B) hamstrings C) erector spine D) hip adductors
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Veins carry blood toward the heart, and arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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