Bones of the axial skeleton form the ________ axis of the body.

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


long or longitudinal

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Which predisposing factor of disease can be controlled by the individual?

A. Gender B. Age C. Heredity D. Lifestyle

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The process of keratinization involves

a) synthesizing new pigment in the skin. b) cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin. c) changes occurring in thin skin only. d) both synthesizing new pigment in the skin and cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin. e) none of these answer choices are correct.

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The skull and vertebral column are part of the ________ skeleton

A) axial B) apical C) appendicular D) articulated E) sagittal

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Some diseases, such as phenylketonuria, classical hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and muscular dystrophy are a result of enzyme malfunction. Each of these diseases is inherited. Explain how there might be a relationship among these observations.

What will be an ideal response?

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