Which is a physiological description rather than an anatomical one?
A) The heart muscle is involuntarily and fatigue-resistant.
B) The skin is composed of an epithelial layer over a connective tissue layer.
C) The quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles are located in the thigh.
D) The aorta is a large vessel connected to the heart.

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Physiological descriptions explain how body parts function, while anatomical descriptions explain where they are and how they are structured. Choice A describes the function of the heart muscle, making it a physiological description. Choices B, C, and D describe the structure and location of body parts, making them anatomical descriptions.

Which Is a Physiological Description Rather Than an Anatomical One