What role do the fontanelles play in infant development?
These fibrous connective tissue structures fill in between the bones of the cranium in a newborn infant. As the brain grows, the skull bones can move apart and allow for brain growth without interfering with nervous system development and function. If they are prematurely ossified, brain development is restricted, leading to skull deformity and mental retardation. This condition is called craniostenosis.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Distinguish between primary and secondary lysosomes; how do they function?
What will be an ideal response?
The function of hemoglobin is to
A) aid in the process of blood clotting. B) carry oxygen. C) carry nutrients from the intestine to the body's cells. D) protect the body against infectious agents. E) All of the answers are correct.
The oviducts totally enclose the ovaries.
a. true b. false