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What is the role of osteoclasts in bone physiology?A. Forming new osteonsB. Resorbing bone matrixC. Depositing collagen fibers D. Synthesizing blood cells  

Which directional term means “toward the front of the body”?A. PosteriorB. SuperiorC. InferiorD. Anterior

At which joint do eversion and inversion primarily occur?

Which body part is referred to as the brachial region?  

In adults, where is red bone marrow most actively involved in blood cell production? A. Femur diaphysis B. Long bone periosteum C. Flat bones like the sternum and pelvis D. Short bones of the wrist  

After eating a large meal at a family gathering, Maya begins to feel her food slowly moving through her digestive system. Although she’s sitting still, the food continues to travel from her esophagus to her stomach and later into her intestines. Her biology teacher explains that this movement happens because of rhythmic, wave-like contractions of smooth muscle in her digestive tract. What is the name of this muscular movement that propels food through Maya’s digestive system? A. AbsorptionB. PeristalsisC. DigestionD. Segmentation  

Which organ system provides protection, regulates body temperature, and synthesizes vitamin D?  

Scenario :A football player tears a ligament in his knee during a game. What type of connective tissue is damaged, and what is a key property of this tissue?A. Adipose tissue; energy storageB. Dense regular connective tissue; high tensile strengthC. Cartilage; flexible supportD. Smooth muscle; involuntary movement

Which region is known as the lumbar region?  

The primary function of sweat glands is to:A. Produce oilB. Detect temperatureC. Regulate body temperatureD. Protect from UV rays