The gap junctions in cardiac muscle are part of specialized cell junctions that are localized to the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


intercalated disks

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A. rigid boot which limit ankle motion B. bindings which release during a fall C. both A and B D. none of the above

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Patients with a bicarbonate deficit experience:

a. metabolic alkalosis b. metabolic acidosis c. respiratory alkalosis d. respiratory acidosis

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Trabeculae are struts or plates within ________ that assist in withstanding stresses in a specific direction.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A person who makes only anti-B antibodies can donate blood safely to a person who has only type A and Rh antigens on his/her erythrocytes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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