With damage to nerve fibers, larger distances between the site of damage and the target structure innervated result in ________ chances of successful regeneration.

A. decreased
B. increased


Answer: A

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The ____________adds a sugary, rich, and nutritious fluid to sperm.

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

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. All compounds in the human body are, by definition, organic compounds. 2. Organic compounds must have either a C-C or C-H bond. 3. Water is an inorganic compound. 4. Aqueous solutions have water as the solvent. 5. In a dehydration synthesis reaction, water is always a reactant.

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The function of the goblet cells is to ________.

A) absorb nutrients from digested food and store them for future use B) produce mucus that protects parts of the digestive organs from the effects of powerful enzymes needed for food digestion C) secrete buffers in order to keep the pH of the digestive tract close to neutral D) provide protection against invading bacteria and other disease-causing organisms that enter the digestive tract in food

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