Which type of cell of the CNS is phagocytic?

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microglia

Anatomy & Physiology

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Phosphorylation of a carrier can alter the affinity of its binding sites, accompanied by a change in its conformation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following most accurately describes the location of the heart?

a. Anterior to the sternum b. Inferior to the clavicles c. Inferior to the diaphragm d. To the right of the sternum

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A karyotype of a baby born with abnormalities indicates that the child has 47 chromosomes. What conclusion could you draw?

A. The developing embryo was exposed to a teratogen between weeks 3 and 4 after fertilization. B. The baby has Turner syndrome. C. The mother was probably over the age of 35 when she conceived. D. The zygote was exposed to a mutagen. E. Nondisjunction during meiosis affected either the egg or sperm.

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Besides containing valves, cite another major difference between the arterial and venous systems

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