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The embryonic stage extends from 16 days through the end of week 8.
A. false
B. true
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Full Explanation
The embryonic stage extends from 16 days through the end of week 8.
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The large intestine absorbs water, fats, and salts.
A. true
B. false
Full Explanation
The large intestine absorbs water, fats, and salts.
Cleavage results in daughter cells containing half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.
A. false
B. true
Full Explanation
Cleavage is a series of rapid mitotic divisions of a fertilized egg (zygote) that results in daughter cells (blastomeres) with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. However, if the context was about meiosis, then the statement would be accurate. Since the question does not specify meiosis, this is true for cleavage in general.
Which of the following is the accessory organ of digestion responsible for producing bile?
A. Pancreas
Pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate but does not produce bile.
B. Liver
Liver produces bile, which is essential for fat digestion. This is the correct answer.
C. Tongue
Tongue assists in food manipulation and initial digestion through saliva but does not produce bile.
D. Salivary glands
Salivary glands produce saliva, which contains digestive enzymes but not bile.
Full Explanation
A. Pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate but does not produce bile.
B. Liver produces bile, which is essential for fat digestion. This is the correct answer.
C. Tongue assists in food manipulation and initial digestion through saliva but does not produce bile.
D. Salivary glands produce saliva, which contains digestive enzymes but not bile.