Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Root

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root pyel/o?

• A)Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root pyel/o?
• B)It is a large holding bag for urine.
• C)It is a root that means pelvis.
• D)It is used most commonly for the renal pelvis.
• E)It can also apply to the skeletal pelvis (a bone).

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen to produce lactic acid and two ATPs; consists of glycolysis and the reduction of pyruvic acid to lactic acid.

Aerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and approximately 38 ATPs; includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron-transport chain.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Nutrient Molecules

Essential compounds absorbed by the body to provide energy, support growth, and maintain and repair body tissues.