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where does the sperm develop?
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seminiferous tubules
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what makes testosterone?
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Leydig cells
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what carries the sperm to the urethra?
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vas deferens
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what adds secretions to the sperm and provide nutrients for the sperm?
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prostate gland and seminal vesicles
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androgens induce what?
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secondary sexual characteristics of the MALE
such as facial and pubic hair, etc |
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spermatogenesis
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the MEIOTIC development of sperm in males
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fertilization forms a what?
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a zygote of the original diploid
or 2n chromosome number |
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the human digestive system consists of what?
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the alimentary canal and the associated glands
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flow of digestion through organs
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oral cavity
pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine rectum |
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peristalsis
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moves food through the gut
the wave-like muscular action conducted by smooth muscle that lines the gut in the esophagus, stomach, and large intestines |
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polysaccharides are broken down into what?
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glucose
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triglycerides are hydrolyzed into what?
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fatty acids and glycerol
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proteins are broken down into what?
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amino acids
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saliva contains what?
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salivary amylase
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circulatory system
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the system involved in transport of nutrients, gases, and wastes to different parts of the body
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atria
definition |
chambers where blood from veins collects and is pumped into ventricles
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ventricles
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larger, more muscular chambers that pump blood through the body
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sinoatrial node
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a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
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ventricular contraction occurs during what part of the cardiac cycle?
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systole
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atria contraction occurs during what part of the cardiac cycle?
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diastole
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arteries carry blood where?
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from the HEART to the TISSUES
(AWAY from the heart to the tissues) |
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arterial blood is what?
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oxygenated
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veins carry blood where?
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from the TISSUES to the HEART
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veinal blood is what?
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deoxygenated
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lymph nodes are responsible for what?
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filtering lymph to rid it of foreign particles
maintaining the proper balance of fluids in tissues of the body transporting chylomicrons |
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erythrocytes
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red blood cells
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lymphocytes
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white blood cells
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blood is composed of what?
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liquid component, plasma,cells
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plasma is composed of what?
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water, salts, proteins, glucose, hormones, lipids, and other soluble factors
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what are the most abundant cells in blood?
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red blood cells
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hemoglobin
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the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells
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blood type A has what antigen?
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antigen A
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blood type B has what antigen?
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antigen B
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blood type A has what antibodies?
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anti-B antibodies
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blood type B has what antibodies?
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anti-A antibodies
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passive immune defenses are what
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barriers to entry
include the skin, the lining of the lung, the mouth, and stomach |
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phagocytes
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engulf bacteria with amoeboid motion
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the respiratory system provides what and removes what?
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provides oxygen
removes CO2 |
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the lungs are designed to do what?
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move air between the exterior atmosphere and an interior air space that is in close contact with capillaries
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the breathing rate is controlled by what?
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the medulla oblongata
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nose
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adds moisture and warmth to inhaled air, and helps to filter ir
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pharynx
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contains a membrane that vibrates in a controlled manner with the passage of air to create the voice
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trachea
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carries air through the vulnerable throat protected by flexible but strong rings of cartilage
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alveoli
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tiny air sacs that are the site of gas exchange in the lungs
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all exchanges in the alveoli involve what kind of diffusion?
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passive
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what cells synthesize melanin?
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melanocytes
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Anatomy is a term, which means the study of
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morphology
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The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is
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assimilation
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The exchanging of gases for the purpose of producing energy is called
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respiration
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When a nurse takes someone's temperature, they are directly assessing a
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vital sign
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The force that water exerts on a system is referred to as the
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osmotic pressure
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The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances and forces is called
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homeostasis
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A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of
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negative feedback
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A system is defined as a group of _____ that function together
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organs
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The structures called _____ are intracellular areas with specific living functions
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organelles
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Proteins and carbohydrates are classified as _____
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macromolecules
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The _____ separates the thoracic from abdominal cavities
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diaphragm
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The heart lies specifically in the _____ space
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mediastinum
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The orbital cavity would contain the _____
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eyes
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Another name for the cavity in the front or belly side is _____ .
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ventral
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The _____ membranes surround the lungs
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pleural
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The _____ system plays a role in moving fluids, wastes, and bones
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muscular
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The skin belongs to the _____ system.
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integumentary
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Integration and coordination are properties of the _____ system of organs
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nervous
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Hormones are chemicals of the _____ system that affect target areas
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endocrine
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Parts of the pharynx belong to the _____ and digestive systems
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respiratory
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The larynx is a term in the _____ system
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respiratory
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The _____ system returns tissue fluids to the heart
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lymphatic
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The bulbourethral glands would be found in the _____ system.
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reproductive
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The navel is located on the _____ surface.
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ventral
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The wrist is the _____ part of the hand region.
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superior
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The arms lie on the _____ surface of the trunk
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lateral
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A _____ section divides the body into right and left.
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sagittal
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A _____ section divides an organ into top and bottom.
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transverse
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What is the same as inguinal?
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iliac
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The lower ribs are below the _____ region
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hypochondriac
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The central abdominal area is the _____ region
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umbilical
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The forearm is a/an _____ area.
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antebrachial
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A _____ fracture occurred in the hip area.
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coxal
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A headache is an example of a _____ pain.
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cephalic
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how many chambers does the heart have?
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4
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how many vertebrae are in the human body?
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33
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where might you find the myocardium?
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the heart
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what do the islets of langerhans secrete?
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insulin
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where is the control center for respiration?
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medulla oblagata
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where do you find purkinje fibers?
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ventricles
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what is the blood on the pH scale?
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7.5
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how many regions are within the abdominal cavity?
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9
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the trachea is continuous with the
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larynx
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what is the tenth cranial nerve?
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vagus
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what is the 2nd stage of labor?
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birth of baby
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what is the temperature center in the body?
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hypothalamus
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how many identifiable bones are in the human body?
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206
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there are how many cervicle discs?
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7
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there are how many thoracic discs?
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12
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the shoulder blade is the...
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scapula
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there are how many lumbar discs?
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5
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the breastbone is the...
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sternum
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the last 2 pairs of ribs are called...
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floating ribs
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the major bones of the hands are the..
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metacarpals
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the kneecap is the
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patella
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how many chromosomes are in a sex cell?
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23
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where is the vena cava?
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left side of the heart
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how many phalanges do you have on each foot?
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14
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