The membranes that line joint cavities and help reduce friction are called ________.

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


synovial membranes

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(A) Aneurysm of the splenic artery (B) Perforated ulcer of the stomach (C) Obstruction of the main pancreatic duct (D) Cancer in the head of the pancreas (E) Cancer in the body of the pancreas

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A membrane transport process is active if it requires ________

A) a concentration gradient B) energy provided by ATP C) kinetic energy of molecules D) a pressure difference

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The gene on the Y chromosome that determines whether gonads will be testes or ovaries codes for a protein called Müllerian-inhibiting substance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The bone at the back of the skull is called the:

a. temporal b. parietal c. sphenoid d. none of the above

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