The term _________________ refers to the sum of all chemical reactions in the body.

a. metabolism
b. responsiveness
c. stimulus
d. reproduction


a. metabolism

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Ankyloglossia is a condition in which the tongue is almost completely anchored to the floor of the mouth along its midline. This causes the sufferer to have extreme difficulty talking and manipulating food during the process of mastication. The abnormal overgrowth of what structure would cause this condition?

A. The vestibule B. The lingual frenulum C. The epiglottis D. The palatine tonsil

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What is a portal vein? Describe the hepatic portal circulation

What will be an ideal response

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A tendon that takes the shape of a broad sheet is called a/an ________.

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

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Of the following structures, which would be located in the mediastinum?

A. occipital Lobe B. Aorta C. Left carotid Artery D. Pancreas

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