1. Introduction to Biology

Excess fat located near the ______ increases a person's risk for obesity-related chronic disease.

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of water and solutes from the filtrate?

Which of the following is NOT assessed by the Apgar test in newborns?

Which statement best describes the correct technique for giving CPR cycles to an infant?

How many natural moons orbit the planet Mars?

Where did Buddhism originate?

All of the following are long-term risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke EXCEPT:

Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium, leading to strong teeth and bones?

In the context of basic life support, if a child is unresponsive after you tap his shoulders and shout, what should you do next?

Which term refers to the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the physiological mechanism of action of cocaine?

Which of the following best explains why some species in the intertidal zone are mobile?

Which of the following best describes how sound waves are perceived by the human body?

In the context of human skeletal anatomy, which sex assessment feature is typically visible (though sometimes only faintly) in the region labeled 'mandible and teeth'?

South America is known for its tremendous biodiversity. What is biodiversity?