Your friend is complaining to you that he and his brother are fat, yet he has cousins who are skinny. He wants to know, since they share a genetic background, why they are not more alike. How would you answer your friend?

What will be an ideal response?


Point out that not only are genetics a factor, but that age, gender, and the environment influence body composition. Mention specific lifestyle factors that also play a role.

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The chemical symbol for iron is ________

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Bones are classified according to their shapes. Where would you find a sesamoid bone? What is the bone called?

What will be an ideal response?

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Write the correct abbreviation for gallbladder:

What will be an ideal response?

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Ringworm is caused by an inflammatory reaction to a burrowing parasite.

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

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