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The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.
somatic |
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autonomic |
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central |
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peripheral |
Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.
Which of the following indicates the correct reproductive sequence?
zygote → ovum → fetus |
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none of these are correct |
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ovum → zygote → fetus |
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ovum → fetus → zygote |
During intercourse, the penis ejaculates sperm, produced in the testes, into the vagina. Some of the sperm makes their way to the uterus where, if they encounter an egg to fertilize, unite with the ovum to form a fertilized egg or zygote. The zygote then may implant in the uterus and eventually develop into a fetus.
Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?
platelets |
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plasma |
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red |
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white |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
In the foood chain, producers serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through:
photosynthesis |
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autotrophs |
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chemosynthesis |
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decomposition |
Producers (autotrophs) serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through chemosynthesis
Regulation of heart rhythm occurs in:
cerebellum |
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cerebrum |
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nerves |
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medulla |
Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.