Homologous structures are those that are derived from the same tissue but have different appearances and/or functions in theadult form. What is the homologous structure of the female clitoris in the male? What is the homologous structure of the malescrotum in the female?

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Q: A muscle that helps an agonist by causing a similar movement or by stabilizing a joint over which th...

A: An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor and activates the receptor to produce a biological...

Q: What is the cause of a urinary tract infection? Why are theseinfections more common in women?

A: An infection in any portion of urinary system : kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Mostly  in th...

Q: How did Banting and Best propose to obtain the glucose-loweringfactor produced by the pancreas?

A: The pancreas is a tube-shaped, spongy organ. The pancreas is located in the back of the abdomen, beh...

Q: Compare the two types of smooth muscle as to theiraction and locations.

A: The involuntary non-striated muscle is called smooth muscle. The contraction is the main function of...

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A: Bones are the rigid, living tissue that forms the main component of the skeletal system. The bones, ...

Q: 7- Circle the term that does not belong in each of the following groupings and explain why the term ...

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A: Visual pathway: Light enters the eye and it will then pass through the optically active components b...

Q: Placenta previa (previa = before or in front of) is a condition in which either part or the entire p...

A: Placenta previa can be defined as the medical condition which occurs in pregnant women. In this cond...

Q: Please label the diagram with words

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Q: Compared to compact bone, spongy bones: Have central canals Have osteocytes O Also have osteons O Do...

A: Sponge bones(Cancellous bone or trabecular bone) are type of bones that forms the inner layer of the...

Q: Describe the human life cycle.

A: Human life cycle refers to the stages of growth and development that takes place through the life of...

Q: Distinguish between the pulmonary and systemiccircuits of the cardiovascular system.

A: The essential function of the circulatory system is to pump blood that carries oxygen and oxygenates...

Q: Name and summarize the steps in the scientific method

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Q: Distinguish between innate (nonspecific) and adaptive (specific) defenses.

A: The immune system can be defined as the type of defense system present in the body. The immune syste...

Q: Which veins drain the dural venous sinuses and where do these veins terminate?

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Q: Match the parts listed on the left with the bones listed on the right. (1) foramen magnum     (2) ma...

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Q: Question 21

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Q: Describe and compare action potentials in cardiac pacemaker and contractile cells.

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Q: Question 14

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Q: Question 5

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Q: Question 40

A: Anemia is a medical condition characterized by inadequate red blood cells or functional red blood ce...

Q: Identify the many roles (functions) of skeletal muscle in the body

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Q: Describe how the sensation of pain is produced.

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Q: Define genetic variation and explain how it can bemeasured.

A: Genetic variation is actually the diversity in gene frequencies. It can refer to differences between...

Q: What stimulus modalities are detected by free nerveendings?

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A: Neurons are the basic structural unit of the central and peripheral nervous system. They get excited...

Q: Steroid hormones are

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The hormones travel in...

Q: b) Label the neurons based on the structural classification:

A: The neuron is the building block or fundamental unit of the nervous system. It is a relay system of ...

Q: Describe the biological basis for the 1 : 1 ratio of malesand females at conception in mammals.

A: The reproduction mode in the mammals is sexual with fertilization of the male and the female gamete ...

Q: Predict the consequences if cardiac muscle could undergo tetanic contraction

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Q: Define Bipolar and Ganglion Cells?

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A: Loop of Henle is the organ of the nephron. It is U-shaped tubule which has ascending and descending ...

Q: Identify 2 common membrane transport disorders associated with the renal system and their physiologi...

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Q: Muscles relaxatiom occurs when acetylcholine is cleaved from its receptors ,calcium is pulled back i...

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Q: Compare the roles of oxygen and carbon dioxide in thebody.

A: Respiration is the process by which oxygen is taken inside the body and carbon dioxide is released o...

Q: Question 33

A: "Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any s...

Q: What is the function of the slender leg bone called the fibula?

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Q: Identify the organs in Figure and state whether the organ is a GI tract organ or an accessory digest...

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