The study of the functions of biological organisms and their parts is called:
a. cytology (study of cells)
b. anatomy (study of body structures)
c. physiology
d. chemistry (study of matter)
Answer: c. physiology
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A. no heat is generated, and so it is an exception to the first law of thermodynamics. B. it is an exception to both laws of thermodynamics, because no usable energy is lost. C. it is consistent with the second law of thermodynamics, but an exception to the first. D. the conversion is consistent with both laws of thermodynamics.
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A. Bile B. Arterial blood C. Venous blood D. Mixed arterial and venous blood E. Hepatic juice
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A) inguinal canal. B) radial nerve. C) costal margin. D) jugular notch. E) None of the answers are correct.
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A. Plant cells are more rigid than animal cells. B. Plant cells are square or rectangular, while animal cells are more rounded. C. Plant cells have a cell wall in addition to a plasma membrane, while animal cells only have a plasma membrane. D. During telophase, the cell plate is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells. E. All of these statements are true.