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When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, what kind of front is present?
stationary |
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occluded |
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warm |
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cold |
When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, a stationary front is created. Stationary fronts often cause persistent cloudy wet weather.
The connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints is called:
ligaments |
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knuckles |
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cartilage |
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tendons |
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).
Which of blood component allows blood to clot?
white blood cells |
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platelets |
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red blood cells |
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plasma |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.
diabetes |
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anemia |
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shingles |
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scurvy |
Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
brainstem |
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cerebellum |
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cerebrum |
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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.