Normal Adults Have 46 Chromosomes Contained Within Each of Their

question 11

True/False

Normal adults have 46 chromosomes contained within each of their body cells. Thus, when a couple's sperm and ovum unite, the resulting baby will have 92 chromosomes in each body cell.

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Definitions:

Articulates

Refers to two or more bones that connect in a joint, allowing for various degrees of movement or stability in the skeleton.

Femur

The thigh bone, which is the longest, largest, and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee.

Olecranon Process

A bony projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow and connecting with the triceps muscle.

Ulna

The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, extending from the elbow to the smallest finger, and is located on the side opposite to the thumb.