Define axial skeleton

What will be an ideal response?


Skeletal portion consisting of skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.

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The lumbar regions are located lateral to the umbilical region.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Elasmobranchs have an accessory organ to help regulate salts. This organ is called the __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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Poiseuille determined the relationship between the resistance in a vessel to several variables. Which statement is TRUE about these relationships?

A. Resistance is proportional to the radius of the vessel raised to the 4th power, the viscosity of the fluid in the vessel, and the length of the vessel. B. Resistance is proportional to the radius of the vessel raised to the 4th power, the length of the vessel, and is inversely proportional to the viscosity of the fluid in the vessel. C. Resistance is proportional to the length of the vessel, the viscosity of the fluid in the vessel, and is inversely proportional to the radius of the vessel raised to the 4th power. D. Resistance is proportional to the radius of the vessel raised to the 4th power, the viscosity of the fluid in the vessel, and is inversely proportional to the length of the vessel.

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What is the distribution of water in the major fluid compartments of the body?

A. 35% intracellular, 65% extracellular B. 30% intracellular, 70% extracellular C. 50% intracellular, 50% extracellular D. 65% intracellular, 35% extracellular

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