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What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebellum |
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brainstem |
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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 these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?
avocados |
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eggs |
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vegetable oils |
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olive oil |
Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.
Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?
produce blood cells |
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store minerals |
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protect bodily organs |
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store vitamins |
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.
Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
blood cells |
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diaphragms |
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capillaries |
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bronchioles |
The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?
inherent |
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gravitational |
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kinetic |
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potential |
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.