Why is the pectoral girdle less sturdy than the pelvic girdle? (

What will be an ideal response?


Center of gravity has to be lower; pelvic girdle carries more weight; pelvis works against gravity

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If a person were unable to form saliva, what type of gland could be missing or malfunctioning?

A.   Merocrine glands B.   Holocrine glands C.   Apocrine glands

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The final disposal of cell debris as inflammation subsides is performed by neutrophils

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Each ___ connects with a single lobe of a lung.

a) tertiary bronchus b) secondary bronchus c) primary bronchus d) trachea

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The energy content of foods is commonly given in units of

A) ATP units. B) carbohydrate. C) grams (also, g, or gms). D) kilocalories (also, kcal or Cal). E) degrees Celsius.

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