Do the terms vertebral column and spinal cord mean the same thing? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
The vertebral column, thus it is bone. The spinal cord is neural tissue, protected by the spine or vertebral column.
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A. increase; stimulating B. increase; inhibiting C. decrease; stimulating D. decrease; inhibiting
Collectively, the renal and respiratory systems comprise the chemical buffering system of the body
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The skeletal system contains about:
a. 157 bones b. 326 bones c. 411 bones d. 206 bones
Most of the hormonal effects on female accessory sex organs and secondary sex characteristics are attributable to progesterone
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.