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In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?
animals |
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fungi |
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bacteria |
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plants |
Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi. (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)
Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?
spinal cord |
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cerebellum |
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medulla |
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cerebrum |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.
Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?
element |
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molecule |
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atom |
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neutron |
An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.
During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?
salt |
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minerals |
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fats |
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water |
Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.
Menstruation occurs when:
the ovum fails to become fertilized |
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the ovum becomes fertilized |
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the zygote is formed |
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the fetus is formed |
If the ovum fails to become fertilized, the lining of the uterus sloughs off during menstruation. From puberty to menopause, this cycle of menstruation repeats monthly (except during pregnancy).