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The cell process in which microorganisms or other large particles are engulfed... phagocytosis
RNA makes proteins through the process known as... translation
T/F: Diffusion is a form of active transport. False, diffusion is considered a passive transport mechanism.
Glycolysis occurs in what part of the cell? cytoplasm
T/F: Anaerobic respiration results in the formation of an incompletely catabolized molecule called glucose. False, the incompletely catabolized molecule is called lactate.
Some synovial joints contain a closed pillow-like structure called a(n)... bursa
T/F: The muscle’s ability to stretch or extend and to return to its resting length is called extensibility. True
The joint present during the growth years between the epiphyses of a long bone and its diaphysis is the.... synchrondrosis
T/F: The external portion of the bone is known as the diaphysis. False, external portion of the bone is known as the cortical bone.
Cartilage is slow to heal because.... Because it is semi-solid and flexible and no or a limited blood supply.
Adipocytes, found in the yellow bone marrow, stores and releases _____(two sources)___________ for energy fat and triglycerides
In which skin layer does the process of keratinization begin? Stratum granulosum
Fingernail growth is the result of the mitosis of the cells in the stratum __________. germinativum
T/F: Hair alternates between periods of growth and rest, consists of keratinized cells, and is formed from cells of the germinal matrix. True
Which skin layer has cells that look prickly because of the desmosomes that join the cells together? Stratum spinosum
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