Intervertebral discs are formed of skeletal muscle.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 2) Stem cells may be activated after an injury, helping to heal.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 3) Down-regulation of a target cell can occur in response to
A) signals from the posterior pituitary.
B) signals from antagonistic hormone products.
C) prolonged increase in the level of a hormone.
D) prolonged decrease in the level of a hormone.
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Question 4) A newborn has a CT scan of the brain to identify a cause of seizures. The scan showed
no convolutions (gyri) of the cerebral cortex. She has
A) anencephaly. B) spina bifida.
C) leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. D) lissencephaly.
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Question 5) Building up large molecules is called _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Question 6) Drugs that decrease membrane permeability to sodium
A) lessen pain.
B) all of the above.
C) prevent nerve impulses from passing through the affected body part.
D) are used as local anesthetics.
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Question 7) The inner lining of the heart is the
A) epicardium. B) myocardium. C) pericardium. D) endocardium.
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Question 8) Which of the following is not a primary taste sensation?
A) Salty B) Sweet C) Pungent D) Sour
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Question 9) A burn that invovles the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 10) Fibrous joints are the first to change with age.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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