The Simplest Form of the Substances That Form Matter Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

The simplest form of the substances that form matter is the

• A) atomic number
• B) atomic mass number
• C) element
• D) compound

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

Yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary in the site of a ruptured vesicular follicle immediately after ovulation; secretes progesterone and estrogen.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid, important for male sexual and reproductive development, as well as muscle and bone mass.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing joint stability and support.

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for potential implantation of an embryo, and sheds during menstruation if no pregnancy occurs.