To Illustrate Two Family Members in an Adoptive Relationship in a Pedigree

question 14

Multiple Choice

To illustrate two family members in an adoptive relationship in a pedigree:

• A) Arrows are drawn pointing to the male and female
• B) Brackets are drawn around the male and female
• C) Double horizontal lines are drawn between the male and female
• D) Circles are drawn around the male and female

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile, a digestion-aiding fluid.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone secreted by the small intestine that aids digestion by stimulating the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete enzymes.

Bile

A substance created in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is a bitter, yellow-green fluid that is used in the digestion of fats.

Alimentary Canal

The digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.