In fetal circulation, one way in which blood bypasses the nonfunctional lungs is by way of the foramen ovale

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

A. seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm B. prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse C. bulbourethral glands - produce a thin, sweet fluid D. testes - produce most of the semen E. prostate - contributes most of the fluid

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Which of the following is not true of phospholipids?

A. They consist of a phosphate-containing head and two fatty acid tails. B. The heads of the phospholipids face towards the extracellular fluid. C. The phosphate-containing heads are hydrophilic. D. The fatty acid tails are hydrophilic. E. They comprise the majority of lipids in the plasma membrane.

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Lydia is taking an antihistamine for her allergies and develops xerostomia. She has

A. bad breath. B. a peptic ulcer. C. hairloss. D. dry mouth.

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The first menstrual period, which usually occurs at approximately age 13, is called ________

A) menses B) menstruation C) menopause D) menarche E) menogen

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