How does comparative anatomy contribute to the study of human gross anatomy?
What will be an ideal response?
Observed similarities of anatomical structure among different species of animals demonstrate evolutionary
relationships and the similarity of developmental processes. Comparison of the same systems among different
animals also shows how these systems are adapted to serve different anatomical and physiological functions.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. Some "bad" bacteria are reduced. B. Some new bacterial infections can be prevented. C. Only old infections can be controlled. D. Some "good" bacteria are reduced. E. Some new bacterial infections can begin. F. Some "good" bacteria can become resistant and therefore lead to more infections. G. Only "bad" bacteria are reduced. H. Some "bad" bacteria can become resistant and therefore lead to more infections.
An incompetent pulmonary semilunar valve could result in less blood reaching the
A. lungs. B. heart muscle. C. right ventricle. D. aorta. E. right atrium.