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What is the function of an exoskeleton?
What is the function of an exoskeleton?
- To support the hydrostatic pressure of body fluids
- To support internal organs and tissues
- To be a flexible internal structure
- To provide a rigid outer shell for shape support (correct)
What is the composition of vertebrate skeletons?
What is the composition of vertebrate skeletons?
- Plated internal shells
- Hydrostatically supported body cavities
- Hard-shelled exoskeleton
- Bones and cartilages (correct)
What is the etymology of the term 'skeleton'?
What is the etymology of the term 'skeleton'?
- From Old English 'skel' meaning 'frame'
- Ancient Greek σκελετός (skeletós) 'dried up' (correct)
- Derived from Latin 'sceleton'
- Archaic form of the word 'sceleton'
What is the defining attribute of solid skeletons?
What is the defining attribute of solid skeletons?
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What is the main characteristic of invertebrate skeletons?
What is the main characteristic of invertebrate skeletons?
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