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Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?
spinal cord |
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medulla |
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cerebellum |
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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 narrowest classification of life?
domain |
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genus |
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species |
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family |
The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.
Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?
store vitamins |
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produce blood cells |
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protect bodily organs |
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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.
During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?
minerals |
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water |
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salt |
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fats |
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.
Which of the following is not a medium for sound waves?
liquid |
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solid |
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none of these is a medium for sound waves |
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vacuum |
A vibrating object produces a sound wave that travels outwardly from the object through a medium (any liquid or solid matter). The vibration disturbs the particles in the surrounding medium, those particles disturb the particules next to them, and so on, as the sound propagates away from the vibration.