The Term Cephalad Means

question 139

Multiple Choice

The term cephalad means

• A)toward the tail end of the spine.
• B)away from the midline of the body.
• C)the back of the body or body part.
• D)toward the head.
• E)lying on the abdomen, face downward.

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Definitions:

Polysaccharide

Carbohydrate that consists of hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide monomers.

Molecule

The smallest particle of a chemical element or compound that can exist independently while retaining the characteristics of the substance.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is indigestible to humans.

Plant Cuticles

A protective, waxy coating on the surface of stems and leaves that prevents water loss.