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Roots that have no main section but instead spread out, forming a tangled mass are called ______.
Roots that have no main section but instead spread out, forming a tangled mass are called ______.
fibrous roots
The long, straight shaft of a long bone is known as the ______.
The long, straight shaft of a long bone is known as the ______.
diaphysis
Yeasts and mildew are classified as ______.
Yeasts and mildew are classified as ______.
sac fungi
Layering, grafting, and budding are all forms of ______.
Layering, grafting, and budding are all forms of ______.
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In the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the term Ornithorhynchus refers to the ______.
In the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the term Ornithorhynchus refers to the ______.
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The shoulder muscles that allow you to pull your shoulders back are the ______ muscles.
The shoulder muscles that allow you to pull your shoulders back are the ______ muscles.
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Mosses and liverworts are examples of ______.
Mosses and liverworts are examples of ______.
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Trees that lose their leaves in autumn are classified as ______ trees.
Trees that lose their leaves in autumn are classified as ______ trees.
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Plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones are referred to as ______.
Plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones are referred to as ______.
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An organism that obtains its nutrition from dead organisms is called a ______.
An organism that obtains its nutrition from dead organisms is called a ______.
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The main muscle group on the front of the thigh is called the ______.
The main muscle group on the front of the thigh is called the ______.
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The ______ system provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium.
The ______ system provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium.
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The system that carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells is the ______ system.
The system that carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells is the ______ system.
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The ______ system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.
The ______ system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.
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The ______ system coordinates the activities of the body.
The ______ system coordinates the activities of the body.
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The type of joint that allows for back-and-forth movement in a single plane, such as the elbow, is called a ______ joint.
The type of joint that allows for back-and-forth movement in a single plane, such as the elbow, is called a ______ joint.
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In a woody plant stem, the inner wood that no longer conducts water is referred to as ______.
In a woody plant stem, the inner wood that no longer conducts water is referred to as ______.
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The type of muscle that is involuntary and not striated is called ______ muscle.
The type of muscle that is involuntary and not striated is called ______ muscle.
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The process by which a fern’s life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases is known as ______ of generations.
The process by which a fern’s life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases is known as ______ of generations.
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The part of a flower that is responsible for producing pollen is the ______.
The part of a flower that is responsible for producing pollen is the ______.
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These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce ______.
These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce ______.
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A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less ______.
A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less ______.
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The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to ______ but not to attach to other bones.
The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to ______ but not to attach to other bones.
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The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the ______.
The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the ______.
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In classifying the bone, the fact that it is _____ can provide clues about its category.
In classifying the bone, the fact that it is _____ can provide clues about its category.
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The position of the warrior’s arm bones suggests he was buried with his right forearm across his chest, palm ______.
The position of the warrior’s arm bones suggests he was buried with his right forearm across his chest, palm ______.
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The suture lines in a newborn's skull have not ______ yet.
The suture lines in a newborn's skull have not ______ yet.
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The skull of a newborn can ______ to fit through the birth canal.
The skull of a newborn can ______ to fit through the birth canal.
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The warrior's skeleton examination can reveal how the body was prepared for ______.
The warrior's skeleton examination can reveal how the body was prepared for ______.
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Forensic scientists study skeletal remains to determine how individuals ______.
Forensic scientists study skeletal remains to determine how individuals ______.
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The system that provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium is the ______ system.
The system that provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium is the ______ system.
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The system that carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells is the ______ system.
The system that carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells is the ______ system.
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The ______ system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.
The ______ system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.
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The ______ system protects the body from disease.
The ______ system protects the body from disease.
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The study of plants is called ______.
The study of plants is called ______.
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The ______ system coordinates the activities of the body.
The ______ system coordinates the activities of the body.
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Lightweight, porous bone that consists of an intricate network of tiny struts is known as ______ bone.
Lightweight, porous bone that consists of an intricate network of tiny struts is known as ______ bone.
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The type of muscle that is not striated and is involuntary is called ______ muscle.
The type of muscle that is not striated and is involuntary is called ______ muscle.
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Tissues are made of living cells and nonliving material called the ______.
Tissues are made of living cells and nonliving material called the ______.
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A group of muscle cells connected to a single motor neuron is called a(n) ______.
A group of muscle cells connected to a single motor neuron is called a(n) ______.
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Indicating branching veins and a taproot system, plants classified as ______ can be identified.
Indicating branching veins and a taproot system, plants classified as ______ can be identified.
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The one-way diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is known as ______.
The one-way diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is known as ______.
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In photosynthesis, a plant uses light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and ______.
In photosynthesis, a plant uses light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and ______.
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The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs is known as the ______ cavity.
The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs is known as the ______ cavity.
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The part of a flower responsible for producing pollen is known as the ______.
The part of a flower responsible for producing pollen is known as the ______.
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Gray wolves and coyotes belong to the class ______.
Gray wolves and coyotes belong to the class ______.
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A flower that lacks either sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils is said to be ______.
A flower that lacks either sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils is said to be ______.
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Organisms classified under _____ include mosses and liverworts.
Organisms classified under _____ include mosses and liverworts.
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Trees that are categorized as ______ drop their leaves during autumn.
Trees that are categorized as ______ drop their leaves during autumn.
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The classification of plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones refers to ______.
The classification of plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones refers to ______.
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These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce ______.
These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce ______.
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A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less ______.
A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less ______.
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The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to muscles but not to attach to other ______.
The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to muscles but not to attach to other ______.
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The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the ______.
The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the ______.
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In classifying the bone, the fact that it is ______ can provide clues about its category.
In classifying the bone, the fact that it is ______ can provide clues about its category.
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The position of the warrior's arm bones indicates that he was buried with the right forearm across his chest, palm ______.
The position of the warrior's arm bones indicates that he was buried with the right forearm across his chest, palm ______.
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The sutures that connect the cranial bones in a newborn have not ______ yet.
The sutures that connect the cranial bones in a newborn have not ______ yet.
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The skull of a newborn can ______ to fit through the birth canal.
The skull of a newborn can ______ to fit through the birth canal.
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The forensic scientist studying the warrior's skeleton is focused on determining how the body was prepared for ______.
The forensic scientist studying the warrior's skeleton is focused on determining how the body was prepared for ______.
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Which of the following statements best explains why a newborn can receive brain damage from a head injury more easily than an adult? - a. The fontanels are soft and provide less ______ than bone.
Which of the following statements best explains why a newborn can receive brain damage from a head injury more easily than an adult? - a. The fontanels are soft and provide less ______ than bone.
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Study Notes
Root Systems
- Roots that spread out and form a tangled mass are called fibrous roots.
Skeletal System
- The long, straight shaft of a long bone is known as the diaphysis.
Kingdom Fungi
- Yeasts and mildew are classified as fungi.
Plant Reproduction
- Layering, grafting, and budding are all forms of vegetative propagation.
Scientific Nomenclature
- In the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the term Ornithorhynchus refers to the genus.
Muscular System
- The shoulder muscles that allow you to pull your shoulders back are the latissimus dorsi muscles.
Plant Groups
- Mosses and liverworts are examples of nonvascular plants.
- Trees that lose their leaves in autumn are classified as deciduous trees.
- Plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones are referred to as gymnosperms.
Ecology
- An organism that obtains its nutrition from dead organisms is called a saprotroph.
- The main muscle group on the front of the thigh is called the quadriceps group.
Organ Systems
- The skeletal system provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium.
- The circulatory system carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells.
- The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.
- The nervous system coordinates the activities of the body.
Joints
- The type of joint that allows for back-and-forth movement in a single plane, such as the elbow, is called a hinge joint.
Plant Anatomy
- In a woody plant stem, the inner wood that no longer conducts water is referred to as heartwood.
Muscle Types
- The type of muscle that is involuntary and not striated is called smooth muscle.
Plant Life Cycles
- The process by which a fern's life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases is known as alternation of generations.
Flower Anatomy
- The part of a flower that is responsible for producing pollen is the anther.
Hybrids
- These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce hybrids.
Newborn Anatomy
- A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less protection.
Skeletal Anatomy
- The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to muscles but not to attach to other bones.
Forensic Science
- The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the thumb side of the hand.
- In classifying the bone, the fact that it is hollow can provide clues about its category.
- The position of the warrior’s arm bones suggests he was buried with his right forearm across his chest, palm facing inward.
Skull Development
- The suture lines in a newborn's skull have not fused yet.
- The skull of a newborn can mold to fit through the birth canal.
Burial Practices
- The warrior's skeleton examination can reveal how the body was prepared for burial.
- Forensic scientists study skeletal remains to determine how individuals lived and died.
Root Types
- Fibrous roots spread out, forming a tangled mass.
- Taproots have a main section and smaller roots branching off.
- Adventitious roots grow from unusual places like stems or leaves.
Bone Structure
- The diaphysis is the long, straight shaft of a long bone.
Fungi Types
- Yeasts and mildew are sac fungi.
Plant Propagation
- Layering, grafting, and budding are types of vegetative propagation.
Scientific Nomenclature
- Ornithorhynchus is the genus in the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
Shoulder Muscles
- Trapezius muscles help pull your shoulders back and your head up.
Plant Classification
- Mosses and liverworts are bryophytes.
- Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn.
- Gymnosperms reproduce by seeds formed in cones or cone-like structures.
Skeletal System
- The two broad divisions of the skeletal system are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
Nutrition
- Saprotrophs obtain their nutrition from dead organisms.
Botany
- The study of plants is called botany.
Bone Types
- Spongy bone is lightweight and porous, with an intricate network of tiny struts and girders.
Tissue Composition
- Tissues are made of living cells and nonliving material called the matrix.
Muscle Cells
- A group of muscle cells connected to a single motor neuron is a motor unit.
Photosynthesis
- In photosynthesis, plants use light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen.
Body Cavities
- The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs.
Flower Morphology
- A flower lacking sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils is incomplete.
Matching I
- Pectoralis major: chest muscle
- Biceps brachii: upper arm muscle
- Rectus abdominis: abdomen muscle
- Quadriceps femoris: front thigh muscle
- Gastrocnemius: calf muscle
- Triceps brachii: back of upper arm muscle
- Sartorius: longest muscle in the body, runs from hip to knee
Matching II
- Skeletal system: provides support and rigidity, stores calcium
- Cardiovascular system: transports food, water, and oxygen
- Endocrine system: produces hormones that regulate the body's activities
- Immune system: protects the body from disease
- Nervous system: coordinates the body's activities
Modified True/False
- The most freely movable joints in the body are ball-and-socket joints.
- Green plants are autotrophs (or producers) because they produce their own food.
- The spreading of seeds by the wind is an example of agent dispersal.
- Dicots have branching veins, petals in multiples of four or five, and a taproot system.
- The one-way diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is osmosis.
- The elbow and knee are hinge joints because they allow only back-and-forth movement in a single plane.
- Bones are connected to other bones by strong bands of fibrous connective tissue called ligaments.
- In a woody stem, the older, inner wood that no longer conducts water and minerals is known as heartwood.
- The type of involuntary muscle that is not striated is smooth muscle.
- Ferns are considered to undergo alternation of generations because their life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases.
- The growth of a plant toward or away from a stimulus such as light, water, touch, or gravity is a tropism.
- The part of a flower that produces pollen is the anther or stamen.
Matching III
- Mandible: lower jaw bone
- Phalanx: finger or toe bone
- Femur: thigh bone
- Clavicle: collarbone
- Sacrum: triangular bone at base of spine
- Tibia: shin bone
Multiple Choice II
- Seeds and spores can be distinguished based on the fact that seeds are multicellular, while spores are unicellular.
Multiple Choice III
- Gray wolves and coyotes are considered different species because they are in different species despite being able to produce offspring.
- A newborn's brain can be more easily damaged by a head injury than an adult's because the fontanels are soft and provide less protection than bone.
- The forensic scientist can determine the category of the warrior's bone based on the fact that it does not attach to other bones, indicating that it is a sesamoid bone.
- The forensic scientist can distinguish the radius and ulna by the fact that the radius will be closer to the warrior's head.
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