__________ are positioned at points along vasculature to prevent blood from flowing backwards

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Valves

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The center of the osteon is called the ________

A) central (Haversian) canal B) perforating (Volkmann's) canal C) canaliculus D) lacuna

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The dissolved substances and fluid that move from the glomerulus into Bowman’s capsule are called:

a. reabsorbed substances b. glomerular filtrate c. secreted substances d. none of the above

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The first stage of labor is:

A) propulsion. B) dilation. C) expulsion. D) effacement.

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