The term diploë refers to the ________.

A) double-layered nature of the connective tissue covering the bone
B) fact that most bones are formed of two types of bone tissue
C) internal layer of spongy bone in flat bones
D) two types of marrow found within most bones


C) internal layer of spongy bone in flat bones

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The soft palate ends at the _____, a structure that's function is to keep food out of the nasal cavity.

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

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The anatomic term for the calf is

A. crural.?B. popliteal.?C. tarsal.?D. carpal.?E. sural.

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When we ingest large molecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, they must undergo catabolic reactions whereby enzymes split these molecules. This series of reactions is called ________.

A) absorption B) secretion C) chemical digestion D) mechanical digestion

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Which of the following is a component of semen?

a. Sperm b. Epididymal fluid c. Prostatic fluid d. Bulbourethral fluid e. Seminal fluid

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