________ is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food for use by the body.

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


Digestion

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A clinician induces contraction of the gastrocnemius and soleus and notices that the foot does not plantar flex as expected. Which of the following would be a logical diagnosis?

A. Lateral plantar nerve injury B. Ruptured calcaneal tendon C. Peroneal nerve injury D. Shinsplints E. Anterior compartment syndrome

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Which lymphatic cells are large lymphocytes that attack and destroy bacteria transplanted tissue, host cells infected with viruses or that have turned cancerous.

a. Natural killer (NK) cells. b. T lymphocytes (T cells). c. B lymphocytes (B cells). d. All of the above.

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Which structures create unique patterns on the fingertips in primates?

A. Epidermal ridges B. Flexion lines C. Hemangiomas D. Friction ridges E. Tension lines

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