The Number of Bones in the Skeletal System Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The number of bones in the skeletal system is

• A) the same for everyone.
• B) more for males than females.
• C) more for females than males.
• D) variable.

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Definitions:

Eczema

A condition that causes inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough skin.

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Organelles within cells responsible for the synthesis, storage, and transport of melanin, the pigment in skin and hair.

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A pigment produced by the melanocytes in the skin, hair, and eyes, responsible for the coloration and protection against ultraviolet radiation.

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