The basic unit of the nervous system is the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


neuron

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Successive vertebrae articulate at facets on the inferior articular processes of the superior vertebra and facets on the ________ of the adjacent inferior vertebrae

A) dens B) pedicles C) lamellae D) transverse processes E) superior articular processes

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Which of the following is true regarding skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) light??

A) ?The skin needs exposure to the sun to manufacture vitamin K. B) ?Tanning beds are safe, as they do not emit UV rays. C) ?Wait until after 1 p.m. to be in the sun, when it is less intense. D) ?The incidence of basal and squamous cell carcinoma is on the rise.

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The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________

A) as a protective coating when one is swimming B) when the air temperature drops C) by high temperatures D) by hormones, especially androgens

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