| Term | True or Fase, why |
|---|---|
| Body cells share common structures but the shape and composition are very different | true |
| All amino acids can be made by the body | false, certain ones must be included in the diet |
| The mineral needed to form red blood cells is sulfur | false, iron is needed to form red blood cells |
| Nerve messages travel along two way pathways | false, the travel on one way pathways |
| The thymus gland is the on that produces the greatest number of hormones and is often called the master gland | false, It is the pituitary gland |
| A benign tumor does not spread, but a malignant tumor can | true |
| The nucleus is the building block of the cell | false, biochemical are the building block of cells |
| The pancreas is an example of an organ | true |
| Starch is a lipid | false, starch is a carbohydrate |
| Vitamins, Minerals, and Water provide energy | false, they do not provide energy |
| Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the large intestine | false, they occur in the small intestine |
| High blood pressure can often be reduced by decreasing sodium, keeping body weight normal, and exercising regularly. | true |
| Osteoporosis is a disorder in which bones become more porous and brittle | true |
| Messages travel along the nervous system to the glands, heart, and digestive system | true |
