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normally, menstruation happens how often

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every 28 days

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fertilization usually takes place in

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oviduct

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implantation involves

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embryo connecting to the uterus

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the embryonic germ layers are the

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endoderm, mesorderm, ectoderm

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the developing embryo is connected to the placenta by the

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umbilical cord

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the membrane that encloses the fetus in a fluid filled sac called the

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amnion

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from the end of the second month until birth, an unborn child is properly called

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fetus

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the hole in the septum of the unborn child’s heart is the

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foreman ovali

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the sanctity of human life principle holds that

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human life is more valuable than all other

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based on scripture, when might abortion be acceptable

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never

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the navel develops from the

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umbilical cord

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the term euthanasia refers to

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mercy killing

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ending a person’s life by giving him something that will kill him is called

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active euthanasia

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passive euthanasia would involve

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withholding medical attention from the start

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a person is said to be dead when

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no breathing, no heartbeat, no brain waves

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scripturally, the death authority over elderly people is given to

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God

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Adultery is

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sex between a married person and anyone other than their spouse

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the clear liquid that flows through the spaces between two membranes of the brain is the

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cerebral spinal fluid

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the cerebral cortex controls

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conscious activities

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the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the

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sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

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Olfactory nerve endings are associated with

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smell

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the hammer, anvil, and stirrup are bones that

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transfer vibrations that strike the tympanic membrane

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the middle ear is connected to the pharynx by the

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eustachian tube

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the hearing apparatus in the inner ear is the

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cochlea

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within the ear, static equilibrium is sensed by the
utricle and saccule
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the semicircular canals function in
dynamic equilibrium
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what is the sclera
the white of the eye
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what is visual accommodation of the eye
ability to focus at different distances
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the lacrimal gland makes
tears
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color vision depends on the
cones
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ductless glands are called
endocrine glands
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insulin is secreted by the
islets of langerhans
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the endocrine gland that manufactures epinephrine is the
adrenile medula
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diabetes mellitus involves
hyposecretion of insulin
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when a person is addicted to a narcotic drug, he faces
physical and psycological addiction
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if a person is addicted to cannabis (mariijuana) he has
psychological addiction
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what is the correct definition for the term ox
large bovine used for walking
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what is the correct definitions for the term heifer
young female bovine with no baby yet
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which animal has been called the ship of the desert
camel
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how many chambers are found in a mammal's heart
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to which class do birds belong
aves
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artiodactyla refers to
even toed mammals
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the study of the relationships between organism and their environment is
ecology
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the three functions of an ecologist include all of the following except
relationship of organisms and their environment predict outcome if something is changed take steps to fix problems
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fish in a bowl of water, a forest, and a pond are all examples of
ecosystems
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what is the water cycle
evaporation, transpiration, rain, perculation, run off
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a group of organisms of the same kind within a community is called a
population
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the black and white stripes of a skunk would be an example of
warning coloration
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the coloring or marking that enables certain animals to blend with their environments is called
protective coloration
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organisms that feed exclusively on plants are called
herbivores
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an animal that preys on herbivores is a
first level predator
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what is a food chain
corn/cow/farmer
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the transfer of the sun's energy through many organisms is called what
food chain
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what organisms would be part of the detritus food chain
cray fish
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the ecological pyramid that always has a regular shape is based on
energy
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the relationship between the cow and the rumen bacteria which supply enzymes necessary for the digestion of cellulose is
mutualism
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the relationship between a hyena and the lion
commensalism
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a tapeworm in the intestines of a dog is an example of
parasitisim
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when two different organisms benefit from living together their relationship is called
mutualism
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the shark and the remora would be an example of
mutualism
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symbiosis refers to
parasitism, mutualism, commensalism
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the place in which an animal lives is its
habitat
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the thin layer where life exists on earth is the
biosphere
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the two main processes in the oxygen cycle are
cellular respiration and photosynthesis
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the occupation of an organism is its
niche
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the nodes on the roots of legumes are important in
the nitrogen cycle
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the purpose of a matter cycle is to
recycle matter
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essential materials for growth and reproduction are examples of
limiting factors
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a large area supporting similar biotic communities would be a
biome
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an organism that is active during the day is called
diurnal
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an organism that synchronizes its activities with the moon follows what rhythm
lunar
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characteristics of pioneer organisms in succession
large size few species lacking nutrients
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a climax stage in succession is characterized by
small population large organisms with low metabolism long lives
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the final dominant forms of life in a natural succession are called
climax
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a tribe of american indians who plant corn for food would be an example of man
manager
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Man's God-ordained niche in the biosphere is that of
consumer and manager
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An example of a non biodegradable pollutant would be
DDT
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the process that concentrates a pollutant into large doses as the substance is passed along in the food chain is called
biological magnification
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which is probably the least influential in human behavior
instict
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the cavity in the skull which contains the brain is the
cranial cavity
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the body cavity that contains the heart and the lungs is the
thoracic cavity
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the fingers in relation to the elbow are
distole
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the type of tissue that includes bone, cartilage, blood, and lymph is
connective
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the type of tissue that covers the body and lines the digestive tract is
epethelial
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name the major types of tissues found in the human body
connective and epethelial
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which one of the skin layers carries on mitosis, supplying cells that will eventually be sloughed off
stratum germativum
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the layer of skin that is made up of dead cells is the horny layer
horny layer
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skin and hair are part of what
integumentary system
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the layers of the skin in correct order from superficial to deep are
epidermis dermis subcataneous
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a pigment that the skin uses in protection against exposure to ultraviolet radiation is
melanoam
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the bones of the body serve what functions
support, protect, manufacture rbc, store minerals
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the epiphyseal plate is used in
bone growth
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the tough fibrous tissue covering the outside of a bone is the
periastium
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a tissue that is active in the formation of red blood cells is
red bone marrow
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the major mineral substance deposited in bone is
calcium
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the posterior region of the zygomatic arch is made up of the
temporal bone
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the hole in a vertebra is the
neural arch
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the joint between the humerus and the radius is a
hinge
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tough strands of connective tissue that hold the bones of ball and socket and hinge joints in place are called
ligaments
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the joints between the various carpals and between the various tarsals are
gliding joints

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