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Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?
store vitamins |
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protect bodily organs |
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produce blood cells |
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store minerals |
Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
gel |
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liquid |
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gas |
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solid |
An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?
kilo |
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milli |
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mega |
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centi |
Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is known as:
community |
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ecosystem |
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population |
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biome |
An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes both the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living).
Which of the following does not represent the freezing point of water?
0°F |
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32°F |
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273K |
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0°C |
The Fahrenheit scale fixes the freezing point of water at 32°F, the Celsuis scale at 0°C, and the Kelvin scale at 273K.