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The topic of cardiovascular anatomy would most likely involve which of the following?

A new mother was concerned b/c just before they discharged the mother and the newborn infant from the hospital the nurse administered a “heel prick” test.  It was explained to the mother the heel prick and the blood sample taken was to look for indications in the blood of rare medical conditions, such as phenylketonuria or PKU.  What region of the baby’s body was this blood taken?

If a scientist was studying the location of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland and pancreas, this is an example of what type of anatomy?

In the biology of living organisms separation between internal and external environments must exist in order to maintain life.  The best example of this is ________________________________________.

The first component of homeostatic control is a sensor that monitors he environment.  This is the ____________________.

These molecules insulate body organs, build cell membranes, and provide stored energy?

The principle of the complementarity of structure and function a good example of this relationship in human body.

The part of the membrane that lines/covers the organs of a body cavity.  This type of serosae covers the lungs or the heart or the intestines.  This tissue is in direct contact with the organs.  Please select the name for this type of serosae.

These molecules provide and easily used energy source for the body?

These are proton acceptors that have bitter taste, feel slippery.   Examples include magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia or sodium hydroxide (lye).  Choose the best word to describe this substance below.