What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?

A. Abbreviation system
B. Metric system
C. English system
D. Customary system


Answer: B

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The child most likely has osteomalacia. Treatment is to increase the intake of calcium and vitamin D in the diet, and to get some sunshine every day. The child most likely has osteoporosis. Treatment is to increase the intake of calcium and vitamin D, and performance of weight-bearing exercises. The child most likely has Paget's disease. Treatment includes drug therapy with administration of calcitonin and bisphosphonates. The child most likely has rickets. Treatment is to increase the intake of calcium and vitamin D in the diet, and to get some sunshine every day.

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The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Fibrin forms the meshwork of the clot

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Match the secretion with the correct cell type.A. Endocrine cellsB. HepatocyteC. Parietal cellsD. Acinar cellsE. Goblet cellsTrypsin

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

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