Removal of the amino group from an amino acid is necessary before the amino acid can be metabolized for energy.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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How can cartilage maintain its function even though it is avascular?

A) Cartilage is only the thickness of a few cell layers. B) Nutrients and waste products diffuse through the cartilage's matrix. C) Cartilage has extensive blood vessels. D) Cartilage does not contain living cells. E) The perichondrium prevents any exchange of nutrients and waste products.

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When compared to extracellular fluid, intracellular fluid contains

A. more potassium and more negatively charged proteins. B. more potassium but fewer negatively charged proteins. C. less potassium but more negatively charged proteins. D. less potassium and less negatively charged proteins.

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Which of the following is the correct classification for the distal articulation between the tibia and fibula, and the interosseous membrane between the radius and ulna?

A) gomphosis B) suture C) syndesmosis D) synchondrosis E) synostosis

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Distinguish among embryonic, fetal, and prenatal development

A) Embryonic development refers to the events that occur during the first 2 months after fertilization. Fetal development begins at the 9th week and continues until birth. Prenatal development consists of both embryonic and fetal development. B) Embryonic development begins at the 9th week and continues until birth. Fetal development refers to the events that occur during the first 2 months after fertilization. Prenatal development consists of both embryonic and fetal development. C) Embryonic development begins at fertilization and occurs until implantation. Fetal development begins at implantation and continues until the end of the second trimester. Prenatal development refers to the events of the third trimester. D) Embryonic development begins at implantation and continues until the end of the second trimester. Fetal development begins at fertilization and occurs until implantation. Prenatal development refers to the events of the third trimester. E) Embryonic development begins at implantation and continues until the end of the second trimester. Fetal development refers to the events of the third trimester. Prenatal development begins at birth and continues to maturity.

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