The __________, commonly referred to as the breastbone, is a flat bone formed by the fusion of three bones: the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


sternum

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The requirement of cold weather before a

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a. ATP b. carbon c. hydrogen d. DNA e. elements

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If body temperature were controlled by a positive feedback mechanism, the body's temperature would continue to rise.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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