The area shown at letter A in the figure is the ________, or blind spot, which contains no sensory receptors.
optic disc
The optic disc is known as the blind spot because it contains no sensory receptors.
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a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
A young child receives a skin graft from a donor. What is the name of this type of graft?
A. autograph B. allograft C. xenograph D. heterograph
Which immune system cell is a nonspecific, phagocytic cell?
A) plasma cells B) killer cells C) macrophages D) mast cells
As a part of your personal health assessment, you should:
A) see your personal physician at least every 6 months. B) have your cholesterol checked every 3 or 4 months. C) consider hereditary factors that can impact your health. D) have a routine colonoscopy beginning at age 25 years.