________ is a type of neural tube defect in which part of the spinal cord develops abnormally, as does the adjacent area of the spine

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Spina bifida

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What seagoing technology changed the course of navigation methods by providing an accurate means to determine the longitude of a ship?

a. Sextant b. Celestial charts c. Chronometer d. GPS

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Which of the following sequences of information flow is correct?

a. receptors ? sensory neurons ? motor neurons ? interneurons b. sensory neurons ? receptors ? motor neurons c. motor neurons ? integrators ? sensory neurons d. receptors ? motor neurons ? interneurons ? sensory neurons e. sensory neurons ? interneurons ? motor neurons

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Dorothy suffered a serious stroke that destroyed neurons in the swallowing center of her brain. This damage to her brain would prevent _____.  

A.  mastication B.  secretion of saliva C.  peristalsis D.  elevation of the soft palate E.  bolus formation by her tongue Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? Gather Content · What do you know about swallowing? What other information is related to the question? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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How many nucleotides are contained in a single codon?

A. three B. four C. nine D. one E. six

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