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Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:
tendons |
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ligaments |
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cartilage |
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vertebra |
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).
In the Periodic Table of the Elements, atomic number is equal to which of the following?
number of neutrons in the nucleus |
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number of protons + neutrons in the nucleus |
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number of protons in the nucleus |
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number of electrons orbiting the nucleus |
The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebellum |
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cerebrum |
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brainstem |
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medulla |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
diabetes |
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scurvy |
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shingles |
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anemia |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
isotope |
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neutron |
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proton |
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electron |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.