Fall Semester Review

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What does the term 'Inferior' mean?

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Below or lower in position.

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What are the two parts of a phospholipid?

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Hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The part of the skeleton that includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

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What is the function of yellow marrow?

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To store fat.

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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Define 'Superior' in anatomical terms.

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Above or higher in position.

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What is the role of hydrophobic tails in phospholipids?

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To repel water and form the inner layer of cell membranes.

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What bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?

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Limbs, shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle.

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What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

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To support the head and protect the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the difference between yellow marrow and red marrow?

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Yellow marrow stores fat, while red marrow produces blood cells.