Explanation

The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. 

Explanation

The femur is the longest bone in the human body and the shortest bone is the stapes found in the middle ear. 

New born child has 300 bones.

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Explanation

An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of light or heat

it is the opposite of an endothermic reaction

expressed in a chemical equation:

reactants --> protect + energy

exothermic reaction "Exo" means the release and "thermic" means heat

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ND17-1-2023

Explanation

Plasma is a pale yellow mixture of water, proteins, and salts.

One of the functions of plasma is to act as a carrier for blood cells, nutrients, enzymes, and hormones.

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ND17-1-2023

Explanation

Oxygen is the most abundant element contained within living organisms

Oxygen composes about 65% of the whole-body mass

while 

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body,

calcium makes up 1.5 to 2% of the total body weight.

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ND17-1-2023

Explanation

Chewing or mastication is the process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth.

It is the first step of digestion,

and it increases the surface area of foods to allow a more efficient breakdown by enzymes.

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ND17-1-2023

Explanation

The right ventricle pumps the blood to the lungs where it becomes oxygenated. 

The heart is a pump, usually beating about 60 to 100 times per minute.

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Explanation

Observations are made with the following 5 senses:

1. seeing

2. hearing

3. smelling 

4. tasting

5. touching 

AGM 25-12-2022

Explanation

The normal respiration rate for an adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per minute. A respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute.

AGM 25-12-2022

Explanation

The biceps and triceps make up a large majority of your arm musculature.

The biceps are located on the front of the upper arm and provide arm flexion, while the triceps are found on the back of the upper arm and are responsible for arm extension.

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RY 23-12-2022