Which of the following hormones acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent?
What will be an ideal response?
Cortisol
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Spina bifida cystica refers to a congenital anomaly characterized by:
A) an asymptomatic bifurcation of the cauda equina. B) a division of the L5 vertebral body that is often associated with sciatica. C) a developmental defect of one more lumbar vertebral arches that may be associated with limb paralysis and deficiencies in bowel/bladder control. D) an abnormal division of spinal nerves so that lower limb movement control is disturbed. E) the spinous processes of all of the presacral vertebral column being bifid.
Which of the following is a correct statement about a simple epithelium?
a. All of the cells are in direct contact with the basement membrane. b. It is designed for protection against mechanical abrasion. c. It is formed from multiple layers of cells. d. It may contain the protein keratin.
Which of the following represents the overall reaction for aerobic respiration?
A) 6 CO2 + 6 H2O ? C6H12O6 + 6 O2 B) C6H12O6 + 6 CO2 ? 6 O2 + 6 H2O C) 6 O2+ 6 H2O ? C6H12O6 + 6 CO2 D) C6H12O6 + 6 H2O ? 6 CO2 + 6 O2 E) C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ? 6 CO2 + 6 H2O
Which of the following is not a term that describes a cut that separates the body into left and right portions?
A. sagittal B. median C. parasagittal D. coronal